About Bilzin sumberg
Bilzin Sumberg is a leading law firm that provides legal services to clients with business and legal opportunities and challenges across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Canada, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm has grown alongside its Miami home base, which is renowned for its cultural diversity and professional expertise. Bilzin Sumberg's team of lawyers specializes in services that are essential to both regional and international commerce.
The firm's real estate practice group is one of the largest in Florida. It represents clients in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions including acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing development entitlements zoning land use environmental issues construction litigation tax planning and appeals. The team has extensive experience working with developers investors lenders landlords tenants contractors architects engineers brokers property managers title companies government agencies utilities special districts community associations condominiums cooperatives hotels resorts marinas golf courses hospitals universities schools museums cultural institutions non-profit organizations religious institutions sports facilities entertainment venues transportation hubs airports seaports railroads highways toll roads public-private partnerships (P3) joint ventures syndications crowdfunding EB-5 investments opportunity zones historic tax credits low-income housing tax credits new markets tax credits renewable energy projects brownfield redevelopment projects.
Bilzin Sumberg's land development & government relations practice group provides comprehensive representation to clients seeking to develop or redevelop property throughout Florida. The team includes attorneys who have served as elected officials or staff members at various levels of government giving them unique insight into the regulatory process from both sides of the table. They work closely with local state federal agencies on behalf of their clients to obtain permits approvals funding incentives grants contracts licenses franchises variances waivers exemptions rezonings comprehensive plan amendments impact fee reductions mitigation measures environmental assessments due diligence reviews audits investigations enforcement actions administrative hearings rulemaking proceedings legislative lobbying initiatives.
The firm's environmental practice group advises clients on a wide range of environmental issues including compliance counseling permitting enforcement defense transactional due diligence site assessments remediation cost recovery natural resource damages claims climate change adaptation sustainability strategies green building certifications LEED certification carbon offsets renewable energy certificates water conservation programs waste reduction programs recycling programs hazardous waste management air quality management stormwater management wetlands mitigation endangered species protection coastal zone management marine resources conservation wetland banking ecosystem restoration brownfields redevelopment insurance coverage disputes toxic tort litigation citizen suits administrative appeals rulemaking proceedings legislative lobbying initiatives.
In addition to these core practices Bilzin Sumberg also offers services in other areas such as corporate & securities intellectual property taxation bankruptcy restructuring creditors' rights employment labor immigration white collar criminal defense investigations family law probate trust administration appellate advocacy alternative dispute resolution arbitration mediation collaborative law international arbitration cross-border transactions customs trade compliance export controls sanctions anti-corruption FCPA OFAC CFIUS national security reviews cybersecurity data privacy e-discovery electronic evidence social media marketing advertising promotions sweepstakes contests gaming hospitality tourism retail franchising distribution licensing product liability insurance coverage disputes class actions mass torts appellate advocacy constitutional law civil rights education law healthcare life sciences pharmaceuticals medical devices biotechnology food drug cosmetics safety consumer products transportation logistics admiralty maritime aviation space technology telecommunications media entertainment sports art fashion luxury goods nonprofit organizations philanthropy foundations charitable giving pro bono public service diversity inclusion women leadership mentoring coaching training professional development innovation entrepreneurship strategic planning risk management crisis communications reputation management brand protection thought leadership industry recognition awards rankings publications speaking engagements sponsorships community involvement volunteerism fundraising civic engagement political action committees PACs campaign finance election laws ballot initiatives referenda constitutional amendments redistricting voting rights census reapportionment ethics lobbying disclosure gift ban rules conflicts interest procurement contracting grant-making appropriations budgeting taxation fiscal policy economic development workforce housing education infrastructure public-private partnerships P3 joint ventures syndications crowdfunding EB-5 investments opportunity zones historic tax credits low-income housing tax credits new markets tax credits renewable energy projects brownfield redevelopment projects.
Overall Bilzin Sumberg is an exceptional choice for businesses seeking legal counsel that can help them navigate complex domestic and international legal landscapes while providing personalized attention tailored solutions innovative thinking practical advice cost-effective results-oriented representation. With a deep commitment to excellence integrity professionalism diversity inclusion community service pro bono work sustainability innovation entrepreneurship strategic planning risk management crisis communications reputation management brand protection thought leadership industry recognition awards rankings publications speaking engagements sponsorships civic engagement political action committees PACs campaign finance election laws ballot initiatives referenda constitutional amendments redistricting voting rights census reapportionment ethics lobbying disclosure gift ban rules conflicts interest procurement contracting grant-making appropriations budgeting taxation fiscal policy economic development workforce housing education infrastructure public-private partnerships P3 joint ventures syndications crowdfunding EB-5 investments opportunity zones historic tax credits low-income housing tax credits new markets tax credits renewable energy projects brownfield redevelopment projects Bilzin Sumberg stands out among its peers as a leader in providing high-quality legal services that meet the needs of today's businesses while anticipating tomorrow's challenges opportunities trends innovations disruptions uncertainties risks rewards.