Atty. Stevan J. Pardo
Stevan Pardo, Chair, Construction, Hotel and Litigation Groups at Pardo Jackson Gainsburg, is a leading authority on Florida construction and corporate hospitality law. During his more than 30 years as a construction litigator, Stevan has represented companies involved in virtually all aspects of the construction industry including owners, contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, sureties, and insurers.
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Stevan J. Pardo is a real estate, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Pardo Jackson Gainsburg & Shelowitz PL. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984). Educated at Duke University (JD, 1984) and Duke University (—, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Community Association Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stevan Pardo, Chair, Construction, Hotel and Litigation Groups at Pardo Jackson Gainsburg, is a leading authority on Florida construction and corporate hospitality law
- During his more than 30 years as a construction litigator, Stevan has represented companies involved in virtually all aspects of the construction industry including owners, contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, sureties, and insurers
- His legal representations have included delay and defect claims arising out of commercial and residential, high-rise residential, hospitality and resorts, multifamily, retail, and office construction projects
- Stevan’s clients rely on him to advise them on all aspects of the delivery of construction and engineering projects, from procurement and the drafting and negotiation of contracts, to contract administration, the avoidance and resolution of disputes, and insurance matters
- Stevan has developed an impressive track record representing developers and investors in multimillion-dollar real property transactions, including purchases and sales, joint ventures, and residential and commercial development
- Stevan brings a unique perspective to the real estate side of his practice because of his 20 years of personal experience as a real estate developer and a hotel owner, builder, and operator
- His own experience handling complex construction, buying and selling properties, and negotiating with lenders, has given him deep insight into the world of construction and renovation and has served to enhance the legal advice and business strategies he provides to his hotel clients
- As a result of his practical knowledge, Stevan is well-versed in both the business impacts and legal aspects of his clients’ real estate and construction endeavors
- His real-world experience has helped Stevan to become a go-to attorney when negotiating and implementing real estate deals in Florida and across the country
- Stevan’s distinctive business background also has given him a unique ability to troubleshoot difficult projects for clients before they devolve into full-blown disputes, and to craft business solutions to his clients’ business problems
- When necessary, however, Stevan brings extensive trial experience in representing clients before the Florida courts, federal courts, mediators, arbitration panels, and appellate courts
- Other key areas of Stevan’s expertise include working with franchisors and franchisees, management companies, vendors, and insurers
- Drawing from his real-life experience in hotel ownership, Stevan provides his clients with insight into the business aspects of a legal decision and the legal effects of a business decision
- Stevan has developed relationships with various hotel franchisors, including Ritz Carlton, St. Regis, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and other well recognized industry flags
- This holistic combination of legal experience and hospitality industry knowledge brings a critical and essential benefit to Stevan’s hotel and resort clients
- Stevan’s membership in the American Hotel and Lodging Association and Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Hospitality Network allows him to remain current on issues relating to the business and legal challenges in today’s hospitality community
- His role as President of the South Florida Chapter of International Network of Boutique and International Law Firms enables Stevan to keep his pulse on the trends, changes, and challenges facing the construction, real estate, and hospitality community in South Florida, the United States, and internationally
- A strong believer in pro bono work, Stevan has committed his legal and construction skills to bettering his local community
- He is the current chair of the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board
- In that role, Stevan combines his experience as a real estate developer, a lawyer, and a resident to balance the importance of historic preservation with development
- Stevan also serves as both construction and legal consultant to a large new community center in his neighborhood
- He was the President of the Venetian Island Homeowners Association for several years and spear headed the historic preservation of the Venetian Causeway, a historic link between Miami and Miami Beach
- Prior to launching his law firm, Stevan, an AV-rated lawyer, was a partner and leader of the construction litigation department of Greenberg Traurig, where he practiced law for more than a decade
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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