Atty. Nicholas J. Barshel
Nicholas Barshel practices in the area of land use and development, representing clients in all aspects of the development approval process including due diligence review, planning and zoning applications, submerged lands issues, dock and marina permits, historic preservation, code compliance, and other aspects of complex land use and zoning matters with federal, state, and local agencies. He has assisted clients in development of major projects across South Florida and beyond, including the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, Bay Harbor Islands, Coral Gables, Hallandale Beach, and St.
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Nicholas J. Barshel is a real estate and zoning attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in United States, Florida. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Nicholas Barshel practices in the area of land use and development, representing clients in all aspects of the development approval process including due diligence review, planning and zoning applications, submerged lands issues, dock and marina permits, historic preservation, code compliance, and other aspects of complex land use and zoning matters with federal, state, and local agencies
- He has assisted clients in development of major projects across South Florida and beyond, including the cities of Miami, Miami Beach, Bay Harbor Islands, Coral Gables, Hallandale Beach, and St. Pete Beach
- Nick also has experience with litigation of land use and zoning matters
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas J. Barshel 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 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 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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