Atty. Jonathan S. Gelman
Jonathan S. Gelman is a Shareholder in the Fort Lauderdale office of Greenberg Traurig and a member of the firm’s Global Real Estate Practice.
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Jonathan S. Gelman is a Shareholder based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1992) and Massachusetts (1993). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (B.A. The, 1988) and University of Miami School of Law J.D. cum laude University of Miami School of Law J.D. 1992 Order of the Coif University of Miami School of Law J.D. Recipient University of Miami School of L (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Board Member, Katz Yeshiva High School of South Florida •Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law, 1995-2000. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan S. Gelman is a Shareholder in the Fort Lauderdale office of Greenberg Traurig and a member of the firm’s Global Real Estate Practice
- Jon focuses his practice on the sophisticated structuring, financing, acquisition and disposition of all asset classes of real estate
- With nearly 25 years of experience, Jon counsels leading owners, investors, developers, lenders and operators in major transactions throughout Florida and nationally
- Concentrations •Purchases and sales of commercial properties •Development •Land development •Joint ventures •Retail, office and warehouse leasing •Ground leasing •Land assemblages •Complex title issues •Antenna tower leasing •General business counseling Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2009-2026 •Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2020-2021 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006 and 2013-2025 •Selected, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers,' 2020-2023 •Land Use and Zoning Law, 2022 •Real Estate Law, 2022-2023 •Business/Corporate, 2020-2021 •Real Estate Law, 2020-2021 •Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022 •Selected, Daily Business Review, 'Top Dealmaker of the Year - Land Category,' 2015 •Team Member, a U.S
- News - Best Lawyers , 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015 •Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014 •Listed, Who's Who Legal - 'The International Who's Who of Real Estate Lawyers,' 2014 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023 •Listed, Florida Trend magazine 'Legal Elite,' Real Estate Law, 2009 •Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer •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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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 Fort Lauderdale 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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