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CLIENT NEWS: Swerdlow proposes replacing Miami public housing complexes with 5,000-plus apartments with affordable, workforce units

March 12, 2025

Developer Michael Swerdlow wants to develop 5,730 multifamily units with some affordable and workforce apartments, replacing five public housing complexes across Miami. Coconut Grove-based Swerdlow Group’s project also will include 370,000 square feet of commercial space such as offices and a school; 250,000 square feet of open space and amenities and a new Tri-Rail passenger train station, according to Miami-Dade records. The project would replace the existing public housing complexes of Victory Homes at 520 Northwest 75th Street, Newberg at[...]

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Melissa Tapanes Llahues Named Shareholder

January 29, 2013

34-Year-Old Land Use Attorney Among Youngest Female Equity Partners In South Florida (MIAMI) January 29, 2013 – Bercow Radell & Fernandez, which specializes in zoning, land use and environmental law, announced today that Melissa Tapanes Llahues has been named a full partner and shareholder of the firm. She is among the youngest female equity partners in South Florida. “We are very proud to recognize and reward Melissa’s diligent work and accomplishments on behalf of the firm,” said senior partner Jeffrey[...]

Miami Zoning Attorney Melissa Tapanes Llahues Receives ‘Director of the Year’ Award From Latin Builders Association

November 20, 2012

State of Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater, Melissa Tapanes Llahues, LBA, Director of the Year, LBA President Bernie Navarro (MIAMI) Nov. 20, 2012 – Bercow Radell & Fernandez, ranked by U.S. News-Best Lawyers in its prestigious “First Tier” for land use and zoning law as well as real estate law in Miami, is proud to announce that partner Melissa Tapanes Llahues has been named “Director of the Year” by the Latin Builders Association® (LBA) at the Association’s recent awards luncheon in[...]

U.S. News – Best Lawyers Ranks Firm First Tier

November 13, 2012

Miami firm cited for Land Use & Zoning Law, Real Estate Law and Environmental Law MIAMI (November 13, 2012) – Bercow Radell & Fernandez announced today that U.S. News‐Best Lawyers has ranked the firm in its prestigious “First Tier” for land use and zoning law as well as real estate law in Miami, the highest ranking a law firm can receive. The firm also received a national “Tier 2” ranking for its land use and zoning practice, and “Tier 3” in[...]

Two New Associates at The Firm

November 12, 2012

MIAMI (December 3, 2012) – Bercow Radell & Fernandez, P.A., a boutique law firm specializing in land use and environmental law, announced today that Monika H. Entin and Carli M. Koshalhave been hired as the firm’s new associate attorneys. Entin’s practice covers land use and zoning matters throughout Miami-Dade County, with a primary concentration in Miami Beach. Her main areas of focus include representing developers and individual landowners with developmental approvals, permitting and administrative appeals. Prior to joining the firm, Entin practiced land use,[...]