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CLIENT NEWS: Billionaire Braman’s auto group plans Miami high-rise towers, dealership expansion (Photos)

April 16, 2025

Braman Motors, led by billionaire Norman Braman, has filed plans for its property in Miami to facilitate both expansion of the dealership and potential residential development. The city’s Urban Development Review Board will consider the special area plan (SAP) from Braman Motors for its property at 2060 Biscayne Blvd., 1930 N.E. 2nd Ave.; 160 N.E. 20th St.; 64, 106, 120, and 146 N.E. 20th St.; and 135 N.E. 19th Terrace on April 16. The SAP would need approval from the[...]

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Melissa Tapanes Llahues Presented with The Builders Association of South Florida’s 2021 President’s Award

November 8, 2021

The 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[...]

Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report Releases 2022 “Best Law Firms” List; Firm Ranks in Top Tiers in Land Use & Zoning Law

November 8, 2021

Bercow 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[...]

CLIENT NEWS: $310 Million Loan Granted To Build First Two Phases Of Miami River Project

November 5, 2021

The 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[...]

Shakeyla Flores Joins Firm as an Associate

November 3, 2021

Bercow 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,[...]

Melissa Tapanes Llahues Presented Ford Mujeres Legendarias Award for Leadership

October 22, 2021

Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes is honored to announce that Melissa Tapanes Llahues was awarded the 2021 Ford Mujeres Legendarias Award in Leadership. Comprised of 20 Latina honorees selected from Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Houston and Dallas, Ford Mujeres Legendarias represent the 29 million exceptional Latinas in the U.S. that are making a difference in the workplace, their homes, the environment and the community. Each “Mujer Legendaria” is recognized for their embodiment of one of Ford Motor Company’s brand[...]