Atty. John V. Chibbaro

Atty. John V. Chibbaro

John V. Chibbaro focuses his practice on complex environmental and land use matters.

Miami Miami 19 yrs experience 19 year
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About John V. Chibbaro at a glance

John V. Chibbaro is a Shareholder based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (2007) and Florida (2013). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D. Staff, 2006) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John V. Chibbaro focuses his practice on complex environmental and land use matters
  • He advises developers, utilities, and other clients on virtually all aspects of development, from initial permitting and entitlement strategy, contamination assessment and remediation, through government approvals
  • incorporating political and public relations issues
  • John is experienced representing clients before local, state, and federal agencies and has handled complex regulatory matters involving the National Environmental Policy Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, the Clean Water Act, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and other federal and state environmental laws
  • He has also handled issues related to wetlands and coastal permitting, including U.S
  • Army Corps guidelines and the Endangered Species Act
  • John’ s practice is multi-jurisdictional and national in scope
  • John has deep experience across a range of industries, including infrastructure, retail, large-scale transit, and residential and industrial developments
  • He has represented several national homebuilders throughout Florida, and various other states, in pre-acquisition site analysis and post-acquisition remediation
  • His work also involves developing environmental diligence and remediation strategies and protocols, drafting and negotiating environmental provisions in contracts and agreements, navigating state remediation and brownfields cleanup programs and regulations, and evaluating environmental insurance options
  • John works with a range of federal and state agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S
  • Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S
  • Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Departments of Environmental Protection and Transportation, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, CalTrans, California Regional Water Quality control Boards, as well as local agencies such as the Miami-Dade County's Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources - Division of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
  • Greenberg Traurig’ s South Florida Land Use Team has made an impact throughout the state
  • View a map of the team’ s work on Miami’ s skyline
  • Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades • Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate> Land Use/ Zoning, 2024 • Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 • Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Environmental Law, 2016

Practice Areas Explained

John V. Chibbaro's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John V. Chibbaro handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John V. Chibbaro is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

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

John V. Chibbaro is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

John V. Chibbaro is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John V. Chibbaro is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Florida →

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 V. Chibbaro

Where is John V. Chibbaro's law office located?
John V. Chibbaro'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 John V. Chibbaro handle?
John V. Chibbaro focuses on personal injury, real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John V. Chibbaro practiced law?
John V. Chibbaro has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John V. Chibbaro go to law school?
John V. Chibbaro earned their education at (J.D. Staff, 2006); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact John V. Chibbaro for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Staff
University of Chicago Law School
- 2006
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007
Florida
Admitted: 2013

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