Atty. James A. Carenza
James A. Carenza is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office and concentrates on commercial real estate law.
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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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- 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
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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