As a partner in the West Palm Beach office and member of the Real Estate Practice Group, Neil B. Shoter has a nationwide commercial real estate practice concentrating in the area of commercial leasing law. His experience includes the preparation and negotiation of office, retail, industrial and telecommunications facility leases, and advice on property management issues for property owners, including multi-state developers and REITS, as well as tenants. Mr. Shoter has negotiated leases with national corporations, banks, insurance companies, and retailers across the country.
Mr. Shoter is also a registered architect with experience in all phases of the development and construction process. His experience includes the preparation and negotiation of construction and design consultant agreements for office, retail, and residential buildings, including a recent $55 million residential condominium in Miami, Florida.
Mr. Shoter currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Landlord/Tenant Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, and Treasurer of the Palm Beach County Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Mr. Shoter was one of only two Shutts & Bowen attorneys recently mentioned in The Legal 500, an independent referral guide to the world's leading law firms and lawyers, and cited as an "impressive attorney" by his clients.
Mr. Shoter has authored various articles, including the South Florida Business Journal article “Sound Advice-Negotiating Better Lease Deals,” and has lectured on telecommunications issues in commercial leases.
Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1994
- Nova/Southeastern University, M.B.A., 1990
- University of Florida, Master of Architecture, 1985
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Design, 1983
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
- Maryland Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
Affiliations
- The American Institute of Architects
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
- Palm Beach County Bar Association.
