Atty. Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman
Jonathan S. Gelman counsels developers, investors and institutions in a wide variety of real estate and general business matters.
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Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman is a real estate attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Pennsylvania (BA, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan S. Gelman counsels developers, investors and institutions in a wide variety of real estate and general business matters
- In his 17 years of practice, Jon has structured and closed hundreds of real estate transactions, including many notable local and national projects
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 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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