A new law has paved the way for twice as many apartments for a Miami Beach development that targets the city’s working class with capped rents. After being presented and approved two years ago, Mia will return to Miami Beach’s Planning Board in late April with double the number of floors and apartments than originally planned after the passage of the Live Local Act. The state law allows developers to build higher and add more apartments — disregarding local zoning[...]
Read MoreAs Downtown Miami experiences a surge of new residents, visitors, businesses, and investment, the agency charged with spearheading the neighborhood’s growth is welcoming three new members to its board of directors. The Heat Group’s Jarred Diamond, Arva Suzanne Graham Gibson of Arva.G Historical Consulting & Concepting, and Melissa Tapanes Llahues of Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC, recently were appointed to the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board. The three were initially selected by a nominating committee comprised of[...]
Read MoreThe Builders Association of South Florida (BASF), the local affiliate of the National Association of Home Builders, has awarded Melissa Tapanes Llahues, Shareholder at Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin and Tapanes, with their 2021 President's Award in honor of her dedication and service to the organization. Established in 1944, BASF is the result of over 70 years combined service to the building trade association field in South Florida. The organization has a reputation for excellence in government affairs and has[...]
Read MoreBercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes is once again ranked in the top tier in Miami for Land Use & Zoning Law as well as in Environmental Law by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in its just released 2022 edition. The firm successfully placed in the first tier regionally in Land Use & Zoning law. The publication’s annual list highlights firms who are recognized by their clients and peers for consistent professional excellence. According to Best Lawyers[...]
Read MoreThe Miami River project has obtained a construction loan and is now moving forward with the first two phases. The financing is to build both a residential high-rise tower, and a river walk that will be open to the public. Foundation construction is already underway at the project site. The loan totals $310 million, enough to build the first two phases of the project: Phase I – a 54-story, 632-unit mixed-use tower Phases II – a two-building, three-story development with[...]
Read MoreBercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes is pleased to announce that Shakeyla Flores has joined firm as an Associate. Located in downtown Miami, Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes consistently ranks among the region’s top firms in its specialties. Shakeyla brings to the firm a significant understanding of various areas of law. During her time in law school at Florida International University, Shakeyla gained valuable legal experience in her position as Research and Teaching Assistant to FIU Professor of Law,[...]
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