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Iris V. Escarra

Iris V. Escarra


Local Government Lawyer
Greenberg Traurig
Miami, FL
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About Iris V. Escarra

Attorney Biography

Iris Escarra is Co-Chair of the Miami Land Development and Zoning Practice and practices land use, zoning and procurement law, and is certified by the Florida Bar as an expert in city, county and local government law. She represents land owners and developers in every phase of a property's development and operation, including conducting due diligence regarding the property's development potential, obtaining all local and state entitlements for new construction, redevelopment, and the introduction of new uses or the preservation of existing uses.

Iris also secures local government approvals, including platting, waiver, warrants, major use special permits, special exceptions, variances, special area plans, modifications to ordinances, historic preservation approval, DRI approvals, marina approvals, rezoning and comprehensive plan amendments. Once development occurs, she continues to serve her clients by resolving complex code enforcement matters that may arise.

Concentrations include:

Governmental affairs Land use representation Procurement Real estate transactions City, county and local government law Subdivision law


Practice Areas

 
Local Government Law (100%)

Résumé - Iris V. Escarra

Bar Licenses

Florida State Bar
Florida
Member in Good Standing
2001

Education

St. Thomas University School of Law
St. Thomas University School of Law

Specialty Certifications

The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
Board Certified Specialist
City, County & Local Government Law
The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2008

Associations

American Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association

Graduate
Ledaership Miami
20082009

Member
Latin Builders Association

Member
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)

Member
Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Participant
United Way Woman's Leadership

Member
Dade County Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Committee

Member
Cuban-American Bar Association

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Awards & Honors

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Chambers USA Guide
2019

Up and Coming
Chambers USA Guide
2018

South Florida Power Women
Business
2018

Latin Builders Association
2017

Real Estate and Construction - Land Use/Zoning
The Legal 500 United States
2016

U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition
2016

Most Effective Lawyers - Government Relations and Regulation
The Daily Business Review
2016

U.S. News - Best Law Firms Edition
2015

Influential Business Women
South Florida Business Journal
2015

U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition
2014

Networking Deal of the Year Award
CREW Miami
2014

The Legal 500 United States
2014

Star Award
CREW Miami
2010

40 Under 40
Real Estate Florida
2009

Cambers USA

South Florida Legal Guide

Top Up and Comer
South Florida Legal Guide

Real Estate Practice Group of the Year. Team Member
Law360

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Commercial Recognitions

Professional Involvement badge
Recognized for Professional Involvement
Lawyer Legion
2024

The Best Lawyers in America
2020

Florida Super Lawyers

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Contact Iris V. Escarra

Iris V. Escarra
Greenberg Traurig
333 Ave of the Americas Suite 44
Miami, FL 33131
Office: 305-579-0500
Fax: 305-961-5737

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Bar License Information

Membership with The Florida Bar -

Iris V. Escarra - Membership information with The Florida Bar - Find more information about Iris V. Escarra on The Florida Bar website including the attorney's bar license status, eligibility status and ten year discipline history, if any. Check the Florida bar website to make sure the attorney is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar and currently licensed to practice law in Florida.


Specialty Certification Information

Certified in Government Law -

Florida Bar Board Certification in Government Law - Under Rule 6-18.2, the term "city, county and local government law" is defined as the practice of law dealing with "legal issues of county, municipal or other local governments, such as, but not limited to, special districts, agencies and authorities, including litigation in the federal and state courts and before administrative agencies; the preparation of laws, ordinances and regulations; and the preparation of legal instruments for or in behalf of city, county and local governments."


Lawyers certified in City, County & Local Government Law by the Florida Board of Legal Specialization have met minimum standards for city, county and local government law certification. The standards are set out in Rule 6-18.3 which include the practice of law for at least 5 years (or 4 years with an LL.M. in urban affairs or a related field), substantial involvement in the specialty of city, county and local government law (40% or more), and 60 hours of approved city, county and local government law certification continuing legal education. Attorney must also submit to peer review and passing a written examination.


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