Landlords and property owners across the country rely on Art Menor's expertise in commercial leasing. With more than 26 years in real estate law, he offers considerable experience and has also developed new techniques to improve the lease drafting and negotiation processes. He leads the firm's Real Estate Leasing Practice Group as its Chairman and is the Partner in Charge of the West Palm Beach office and is Florida Bar Board Certified in Real Estate law.
Experience
As a seasoned veteran based in a competitive real estate market, Mr. Menor has worked on projects of all sizes. He helps landlords and commercial tenants with all aspects of the leasing process and also counsels developers, investors, and lenders as well.
After specializing in commercial leasing for many years, Mr. Menor devised his own techniques for building and customizing lease agreements. His methods have resulted in higher quality, customized leasing documents that are produced in a cost-effective manner. As a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney, he provides his expertise to clients and others in the industry.
Professional Activities
Mr. Menor leads an industry group as Chairman of the Landlord/Tenant Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar. He is also on the section's Executive Council.
He has lectured and written extensively on landlord/tenant issues. His written work includes the "Leases" chapter of the Florida Real Property Complex Transactions manual (4th Edition 2005), published by The Florida Bar. He also published articles in Real Estate Monthly, Palm Beach Post, South Florida Business Journal, Daily Business Review, and South Florida Legal Guide.
Mr. Menor's speaking engagements include Landlord/Tenant Seminars sponsored by The Florida Bar, three annual conventions for The Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, and an annual meeting and seminar for Florida Legal Assistants, Inc.
Recognition
Throughout his career, Mr. Menor has been recognized for his legal work. He was named to Best Lawyers in America Guide in the area of Real Estate Law, among the "Top Lawyers in South Florida" by the South Florida Legal Guide, among the "Best of the Bar" by the South Florida Business Journal, listed as a "Heavy Hitter" in Commercial Real Estate by the South Florida Business Journal, named to Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite, and listed in "Super Lawyers." He is also "AV" or top rated by the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory.
Education
- University of Florida, J.D., with honors, 1980
- University of Florida, B.A., History, 1977
Bar Admissions
- The Florida Bar
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Florida Bar, Chairman of the Landlord/Tenant Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
