Atty. Michelle M. Oms
Michelle Oms’ practice involves the representation of many clients in the hospitality industry, including publicly and privately held owners, operators, and developers of hotels, resorts, and mixed-use community developments throughout the United States and abroad. She handles many types of matters in the hospitality industry, including hotel management, licensing, franchising, development, construction, leasing, acquisitions, and sales.
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Michelle M. Oms is a real estate attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at American University (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michelle Oms’ practice involves the representation of many clients in the hospitality industry, including publicly and privately held owners, operators, and developers of hotels, resorts, and mixed-use community developments throughout the United States and abroad
- She handles many types of matters in the hospitality industry, including hotel management, licensing, franchising, development, construction, leasing, acquisitions, and sales
- She also has extensive experience negotiating hotel management and the structuring of communities and governance regimes
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michelle M. Oms 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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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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