Atty. Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman

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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About Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman's Areas of Practice

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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman

Where is Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman's law office located?
Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman handle?
Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman go to law school?
Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (BA, 1988); (BS, 1988).
How can I contact Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman received?
Jonathan S. "Jon" Gelman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 1992
BA
University of Pennsylvania
- 1988
BS
University of Pennsylvania
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Shopping Center Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend magazine "Legal Elite," Real Estate Law, 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2011 and 2012
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 and 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, "Top Tier" Firm in Real Estate, 2013
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar
Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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