Atty. Thomas Robertson
Partner Tom Robertson is deeply experienced in many facets of land use and environmental litigation, having served as an attorney with the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s office for 30 years. While there, he practiced in the areas of Environmental Law, Zoning, Real Estate Finance and Liens, Personal Injury, Contracts, and general governmental law.
Environmental Law & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL · 46+ Years Experience
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About Thomas Robertson at a Glance
Thomas Robertson is a zoning and environmental attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (1980), Florida, The Florida Bar (1980), Florida, The Florida Bar (1980), and Florida, The Florida Bar (1980). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas Robertson
- Partner Tom Robertson is deeply experienced in many facets of land use and environmental litigation, having served as an attorney with the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s office for 30 years
- While there, he practiced in the areas of Environmental Law, Zoning, Real Estate Finance and Liens, Personal Injury, Contracts, and general governmental law
- In each of these areas, he was active in litigation including many jury and non-jury trials
- He was the general counsel to the Solid Waste Department, Department of Environmental Resources Management and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
- Tom was the Section Chief for the Environmental and Zoning Enforcement Section at the County Attorney’s Office
- He handled cases in both the Federal and State Courts and also handled appeals in both the Federal and State appellate courts, including cases in the Florida Supreme Court
- Today, Tom continues to handle trial and appellate matters in both the state and federal courts
- For the firm, he focuses his practice on land use, environmental law, and litigation related to those fields
- Tom specializes in North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, and Miami Beach
- He has recently been involved in litigation with various municipalities over utility rates charged to customers recovering over one million dollars for his clients
- Tom is an AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5-rated attorney by Martindale & Hubbell and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates
- He received his Juris Doctor, with Honors, in 1980 from the University of Miami School of Law, and his MBA, also from the University of Miami, in 1979
- He has an undergraduate degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology
- Tom has been active in the Boy Scouts of America since the early 1980s as an adult leader and has been a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster and Chartered Organization Representative
- Tom received the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding leadership to the local council as well as the St. George Award for service to his church and scouting
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Thomas Robertson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Robertson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Land Use & Zoning in Miami
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Environmental Law in Miami
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Miami Choose Thomas Robertson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Thomas Robertson's practice in the field of zoning and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas Robertson brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, The Florida Bar, Florida, The Florida Bar, and Florida, The Florida Bar, Thomas Robertson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering zoning and environmental, Thomas Robertson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Thomas Robertson 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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