Akerman LLP

Praised for its ‘intricate’ knowledge of zoning and regulation law, Akerman LLP fields a multi-state land use and development practice which represents developers, owners, architects, and other real estate actors. Spencer Crowley and Joshua Rinesmith co-chair the department from their respective Miami and New York bases. Miami office co-head Neisen Kasdin helps his clients navigate the approval process during their large, multi-phase projects and is strong on ’municipal issues’, while recent joiner Dennis Kerbel is knowledgeable regarding historic preservation and environmental matters. Chicago’s Meg George, Los Angeles’ Lisa Kolieb, and New York’s Jaclyn Scarinci are all key names for zoning, permitting, and licensing matters. In New York, Eleanore Martins handles many state-specific projects and regularly petitions city agencies for land use approvals. In the firm’s adjacent residential development practice, Orlando-based James McNeil can be leant on during ‘complicated deals and transactions’ and often secures entitlements on behalf of his clients.