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Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2026

November 6, 2025

Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC is proud to announce we have once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers®. The firm has successfully ranked in the top tier in Miami for Land Use & Zoning Law as well as in Real Estate Law as well as in the second tier nationally in Land Use & Zoning law. For the third year in a row, the firm has also been ranked[...]

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Chambers USA Gives Jeffrey Bercow Top Ranking

May 28, 2013

Chambers USA Gives Highest Ranking to Jeffrey Bercow for Zoning and Land Use Work MIAMI (May 28, 2013) – Bercow Radell & Fernandez announced today that Chambers USA, one of the oldest and most prestigious legal listings in the world, has named firm managing partner Jeffrey Bercow to its top tier, known as Band 1, in the specialty area of zoning and land use law. The firm was also ranked as one of the leading ones in its field. Bercow was praised by his peers,[...]

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,[...]