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Atty. Michael W. Larkin

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.

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About Michael W. Larkin at a glance

Michael W. Larkin is an attorney based in Miami, Florida, practforg 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). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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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Where is Michael W. Larkin's law office located?
Michael W. Larkin's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
Where did Michael W. Larkin go to law school?
Michael W. Larkin earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.S., 1989).
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What awards or recognition has Michael W. Larkin receiandd?
Michael W. Larkin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America Land Use and Zoning; Best Lawyers in America — BV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell; Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, Leading Land Use/Zoning Lawyer in U.S. (2015, 2016).

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Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 1995
B.S.
Georgetown University
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America Land Use and Zoning
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — BV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 United States, Leading Land Use/Zoning Lawyer in U.S. (2015, 2016)
- 2026

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