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IN THE NEWS: Melissa Tapanes Llahues Installed as President of the Builders Association of South Florida

May 22, 2025

Melissa Tapanes Llahues has made her mark not only in the legal profession but also in the greater Miami community. A respected zoning and land use attorney and civic leader, she became a named partner at Bercow, Radell, Fernandez, Larkin & Tapanes, PLLC in 2020, where she represents major landowners, developers, institutional clients, and small business owners in securing complex approvals across all levels of government. Now, Melissa adds another milestone to her distinguished career: Melissa was installed on May[...]

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Jeffrey Bercow Speaks on Real Estate Panel

January 17, 2017

Miami-Dade’s industrial market is going through its own slowdown Speaking before an audience of real estate professionals on Friday, Todd Watson, senior vice president for real estate investment firm DCT Industrial Trust, said industrial warehouse owners are feeling pressure to sell rather than hold onto properties because the margins from rental income doesn’t justify the cap rates. “It makes it tough for guys like me to put capital out there when the rental rates are not coming in,” Watson said.[...]

Miami Beach Board Gives Approval

December 15, 2016

Comras’ mixed-use retail project for 5th Street in South Beach moves forward Commercial real estate developer and broker Michael Comras hopes to transform development on Fifth Street, the gateway to Miami Beach. Comras is planning a new retail complex on Fifth Street, which city officials describe as “one of the most heavily traveled commercial corridors on the Beach,” but which has little pedestrian foot traffic compared with nearby Alton Road or Washington Avenue. Just over a year ago, Comras closed on a $370[...]

New Plan for Douglas Road Metrorail

December 7, 2016

US 1 project to rise at Douglas Road Metrorail Station A proposed mixed-use project on US 1 promising new office, retail and residential uses intends to take advantage of its location at the foot of a pedestrian overpass that connects to the Metrorail Douglas Road Station. Along with being transit oriented, Platform 3750 plans a mix of workforce housing and market-rate apartments. Platform 3750 LLC proposes to build on 2.1-acres at 3750 S Dixie Hwy. Miami’s Urban Development Review Board[...]

Firm Recognized for Legal Excellence

November 22, 2016

BERCOW RADELL FERNANDEZ & LARKIN SELECTED FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT YEAR AS ‘BEST LAW FIRM’ U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Releases 2017 “Best Law Firms” List (MIAMI) Nov. 21, 2016 – U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers has announced its 2017 “Best Law Firms” list and for the seventh straight year, Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin was ranked in the top tier in Miami for the land use and zoning specialty. The firm also placed in the second tier in Miami for environmental law. The[...]

Firm Celebrates 20th Anniversary

November 15, 2016

BERCOW RADELL & FERNANDEZ CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW NAME (MIAMI) Nov. 15, 2016 — Twenty years ago attorneys Jeffrey Bercow, Michael Radell and Ben Fernandez left a large Miami practice to set up shop specializing in land use, zoning and environmental law. Their timing couldn’t have been any better. Today, with 14 attorneys, Bercow Radell & Fernandez is one of Miami-Dade County’s go-to boutique firm for real estate developers, property owners and government entities seeking legal advice. The firm celebrated its 20th anniversary Nov. 14 at[...]