Brendan Aloysius Barry is a partner in the Ft. Lauderdale office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group.
A Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated attorney, Brendan has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers in Mergers and Acquisitions and is Florida Bar Board Certified in Real Estate.
He represents owners, developers and lenders in the acquisition, development, finance, leasing and disposition of corporate assets and commercial real estate and has extensive experience in securitized lending, syndications, workouts, restructures, and foreclosures.
As a member of the Board of Directors of the Port Everglades Association, Brendan regularly consults port-related businesses and business owners in commercial matters. He is also a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, and a member of the Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee of the Big Cypress National Preserve and a past member of the Audit Committee of the Broward County School Board.
Credentials
Education
- New York Law School, J.D., 1994
- Florida Atlantic University, B.A., 1991
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Maine
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional and Civic
- Board Member, Fish Florida
- Board Member, Port Everglades Association
- Broward County School Board
- Audit Committee (2014-2019)
- New York Law School, Board of Directors, Alumni Association
- Off-Road Vehicle Advisory Committee, Big Cypress National Preserve
News & Insights
News & Speaking Engagements
Publications
- "South Florida Should Urge Passage of Water Resources Bill to Help Port Everglades," Daily Business Review, July 25, 2016
- "Running Doesn't Just Promote Health; It Advances Networking," Daily Business Review, February 5, 2016
- "Questions to Ask in Getting Ready for a Post-Panamax World," Daily Business Review, November 23, 2015
- "Keep your eyes on Cuba as big business comes to Port Everglades," Sun-Sentinel, August 25, 2015
- "Pro Bono Attorneys Negotiate 50-Year Lease for YMCA of South Florida," Daily Business Review, December 1, 2016
Practice Areas
Industry Focus
Accolades
- Florida Bar Board Certified in Real Estate
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rated
- Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Florida Super Lawyers, Mergers & Acquisitions, 2009