Florentino L. Gonzalez is a partner in the Real Estate Practice Group and has a multi-faceted commercial real estate practice. As lead counsel, he has overseen large and complex multi-state real estate transactions involving interaction with local, corporate and institutional counsel throughout the country and coordination of related opinions, corporate and title requirements. In connection with such transactions, he has negotiated and drafted relevant agreements, worked with tax experts to devise the appropriate structure for taking title, reviewed title and survey and worked with title underwriters on title insurance matters.
Another important aspect of Mr. Gonzalez’s practice includes oversight of leasing and related legal work for various office and warehouse building owners in Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Orange counties. Mr. Gonzalez also has represented various financial institutions in real estate lending transactions, including acquisition and construction loans. In connection with such representation, he has drafted loan and related documents and worked through title issues. Further, Mr. Gonzalez has negotiated and drafted various construction and AIA contracts for owners and tenants of residential and commercial properties.
Education
- Loyola University School of Law, J.D., 1993
- University of Miami, B.B.A., Finance, 1989
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
Affiliations
- Miami-Dade County Library Advisory Board
Practice areas
Languages
- Spanish