Atty. Michael W. Larkin
Michael has an active land use and zoning practice in Miami-Dade County, with a broad specialization in Miami Beach, where he frequently appears in front of the City Commission, Historic Preservation Board, Design Review Board, the Board of Adjustment, and the Planning Board. Michael also does work in Bay Harbour, Sunny Isles, Key Biscayne, Aventura and Bal Harbour.
Land Use And Zoning Law Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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About Michael W. Larkin at a Glance
Michael W. Larkin is a zoning attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Georgetown University (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America Land Use and Zoning (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael W. Larkin
- Michael has an active land use and zoning practice in Miami-Dade County, with a broad specialization in Miami Beach, where he frequently appears in front of the City Commission, Historic Preservation Board, Design Review Board, the Board of Adjustment, and the Planning Board
- Michael also does work in Bay Harbour, Sunny Isles, Key Biscayne, Aventura and Bal Harbour
- Additionally, his practice extends to appellate litigation matters before the Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s Appellate Division and the Third District Court of Appeal
- Prior to joining the firm and becoming a shareholder, he practiced with the land use and zoning group of Bilzin and Sumberg in Miami
- Following graduation from law school, Michael clerked for the Honorable David L. Levy of the Third District Court of Appeal for two years
- The Best Lawyers in America and The Legal 500 have consistently recognized Michael as a top lawyer in the practice of Land Use and Zoning on their yearly publications for the last 10 years
- As an active member of the Miami Beach Community, Michael had the distinct honor of being elected to the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors in 2019
- He is also a member of the Advisory Boards for The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum and the FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios
- He graduated from the School of Foreign Service of Georgetown University (Bachelor of Science in the Foreign Service, 1989) and the University of Miami School of Law (J.D., Honors, 1995)
- While in law school, Michael was a member of the University of Miami Law Review, University of Miami Moot Court Board, Phi Delta Phi, and the Eugene P. Spellman Chapter of the American Inns of Court
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Land Use & Zoning in Miami
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
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 venue, 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.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Miami Choose Michael W. Larkin
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Focused Zoning Practice
Concentrating on zoning means Michael W. Larkin's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Michael W. Larkin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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