Atty. John F. Halula

Atty. John F. Halula

John Halula maintains an active practice in the areas of real estate, and institutional and consumer finance. He has twenty years experience in these areas.

Miami Miami 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About John F. Halula at a glance

John F. Halula is a real estate attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (1987). Educated at University of Florida (—). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Miami) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Halula maintains an active practice in the areas of real estate, and institutional and consumer finance
  • He has twenty years experience in these areas
  • In the real estate area, he represents clients in transactions involving sales, acquisitions, sale-leasebacks, ground leases, building and space leases, and like-kind exchanges of real property and related personal property
  • In the area of institutional finance, Mr. Halula represents various types of domestic and international lenders providing construction and permanent financing for multifamily residential, retail, office and industrial projects
  • These include banks, insurance companies, and credit companies
  • He concentrates in real estate secured, asset based and balance sheet financings, at their inception, renewal, and (trouble debt) restructuring
  • Such representation often includes documentation of multi-lender credits such as participations, syndications (including A-B note structures) and intercreditor arrangements
  • His experience also includes involvement in multi-state mortgage financings
  • Additionally, he has developed substantial experience representing providers of credit enhancement, such as letters of credit, in municipal finance transactions
  • Mr. Halula assists conduit lenders in the origination of mortgage loans to be pledged as security for mortgage pass-through certificates and is experienced with the issues typically arising with such transactions including SPE requirements, non-consolidation opinions, earn-outs, and lock-box arrangements
  • In the area of consumer finance, Mr. Halula provides counseling in the Florida Consumer Protection Laws, Mortgage Brokerage Act, and the federal truth-in-lending laws to a variety of banks, mortgage lenders and credit companies
  • Mr. Halula has lectured on real estate finance topics and is an adjunct professor of law at the University of Miami School of Law

Practice Areas Explained

John F. Halula's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John F. Halula 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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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John F. Halula

Where is John F. Halula's law office located?
John F. Halula's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John F. Halula handle?
John F. Halula focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John F. Halula practiced law?
John F. Halula has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did John F. Halula go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John F. Halula received?
John F. Halula's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Miami); Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Certified Public Accountant; Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated.

Practice Areas

Education

University of Florida
- In Progress

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Miami)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Certified Public Accountant
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 USA, Real Estate Finance and Leasing, 2009-2010
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Real Estate, 2007-2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Miami)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
Admitted: 1987

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