Atty. James A. Carenza

Atty. James A. Carenza

James A. Carenza is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office and concentrates on commercial real estate law.

Miami Miami 24 yrs experience 24 year
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About James A. Carenza at a glance

James A. Carenza is a Shareholder based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in New York Florida (2002). Educated at Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2001 Notes and Articles Editor Fordham University School of Law J.D. Fordham Environmental Law Journal (—) and Fordham University B.S. Psychology Fordham University B.S. magna cum laude Fordham University B.S. 1998 Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James A. Carenza is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office and concentrates on commercial real estate law
  • He represents clients located in Florida and throughout the United States in a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including the acquisition, disposition and development of vacant land, office buildings, multi-family residential properties, single family home developments, industrial parks and self-storage centers
  • Jim also has deep experience representing both landlord and tenants in office, retail, restaurant and industrial leasing matters, including ground leases
  • Furthermore, Jim represents his clients in the negotiation of restrictive covenants, property and asset management agreements, license agreements, easements, loan documents and security agreements

Concentrations

  • •Acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate •Office, retail, restaurant and industrial leasing (both landlord and tenant) •Ground leasing (both landlord and tenant) •Land development •Commercial lending Judicial Clerkships •Hon
  • Dorothy Eisenberg, U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1999 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022 •Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Up and Comer,' 2014-2016 •Team Member, a 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, 2013-2014

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Carenza's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James A. Carenza handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Where is James A. Carenza's law office located?
James A. Carenza's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Carenza handle?
James A. Carenza focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James A. Carenza practiced law?
James A. Carenza has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
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What awards or recognition has James A. Carenza received?
James A. Carenza's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

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Education

Fordham University School of Law J.D. 2001 Notes and Articles Editor Fordham University School of Law J.D. Fordham Environmental Law Journal
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Fordham University B.S. Psychology Fordham University B.S. magna cum laude Fordham University B.S. 1998 Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York Florida
Admitted: 2002

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