Atty. Burt Bruton
An attorney with the firm since 1981, Real Estate attorney Burt Bruton became a shareholder in 1988. Burt's practice includes the representation of lenders and borrowers in real estate financing and secured transactions, as well as buyers and sellers of real property.
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Burt Bruton is a Shareholder based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1981). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1973) and University of Miami School of Law J.D. 1981 Executive Editor of the Law Review (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- An attorney with the firm since 1981, Real Estate attorney Burt Bruton became a shareholder in 1988
- Burt's practice includes the representation of lenders and borrowers in real estate financing and secured transactions, as well as buyers and sellers of real property
- Concentrations •Commercial real estate •Public and private project finance •Secured transactions •Florida mortgage and transfer taxes •State and local tax Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, •Real Estate Law, 2005-2026 •Litigation - Real Estate, 2011-2026 •'Lawyer of the Year,' Miami Litigation - Real Estate Law, 2013 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Real Estate Law, 2006-2025 •Listed, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2025 •'Top 100 Lawyers in Miami,' 2010-2015 •'Top 100 Lawyers in Florida,' 2010 •'Top 50 Lawyers in South Florida, 2010 •Listed, Florida Trend magazine - Real Estate Law, 2004-2013, 2015-2022 •'Hall of Fame,' 2009-2013, 2015-2022 •'Legal Elite,' 2004-2008 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 •Recipient, 'William S. Belcher Lifetime Professionalism Award,' The Florida Bar, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section, 2015-2016 •Recipient, 'Robert C. Scott Memorial Award,' The Florida Bar, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section, 2008-2009 •Listed, Who's Who Legal, Florida - Real Estate, 2008 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2007-2008 •Recipient, 'John Arthur Jones Annual Service Award,' The Florida Bar, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section - 2002-2003, 2018-2019 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Burt Bruton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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