J Donald Wasil
Real Estate
Real Property and Development
It takes a strong combination of skills to compete in today's real estate market. And our team can help you cover the industry. From first assessment to final sale, our attorneys have the experience to know what works, the knowledge to solve tough problems and the sophistication to use the latest strategies.
Our statewide practice handles projects of all sizes: residential and condominium developments, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial parks, hotels and resort properties, hospitals and manufacturing plants. And with experienced attorneys in more than 35 practice areas, we offer combined knowledge in finance, corporate law, litigation and many others.
We help clients reach their goals with successful deals, effective negotiations and hands-on participation from start to finish. A number of our group members are Florida Bar Board Certified, as well as environmental, electrical and environmental engineers, architects and real estate brokers.
Using this combination of skills, experience and client service, we've served as trusted advisors to major companies in U.S. and international markets.
Services
* Development - In projects ranging from single buildings to developments of regional impact, we help developers, property owners and investors with buying, developing, selling, leasing and converting residential and commercial property.
* Finance - We work with lenders and borrowers on interim and permanent mortgage loans on commercial projects. We also handle workouts, bankruptcies, foreclosures and restructurings of troubled projects.
* Construction - We help developers, home builders and contractors with contracts and other construction-related issues. We also have a large construction litigation team with experience in defects, delays and contract disputes.
* Land Use and Zoning - We advise companies on land use and zoning, and regularly appear before local, state and federal agencies.
* Litigation - A large litigation team helps clients resolve disputes involving contracts, tax protests, zoning, construction and related areas.
* Eminent Domain and Condemnation - We represent property owners, business owners, lessees and mortgagees in eminent domain and condemnation proceedings and appeals, as well as in inverse condemnation proceedings.
* Title Insurance - We act as agents for most major title insurance companies, in issuing owners and mortgagee title insurance policies for both residential and commercial transactions.
Certified Real Estate Attorney - Florida Bar
J Donald Wasil
Shutts & Bowen LLP
201 S Biscayne Blvd #1500
Miami FL 33131-4328
Tel: 305 379-9157
E-mail: jdw@shutts.com
Practice Areas
* Real Estate
* Complex Loan Workouts
* Public Finance
Industries
* Real Estate
* Hotels
* Hospitality/Food & Beverage
* Financial Services
* Construction
Donald “Don†Wasil, an experienced real estate attorney, is a committed advocate when negotiating commercial transactions for his clients. A partner in the firm's Miami office and Co-Chairman of the Real Estate Practice Group, Mr. Wasil has more than 25 years of experience in real estate. His experience in development and finance, coupled with a strategic outlook, has benefited clients throughout Florida.
Mr. Wasil works with businesses to facilitate development, negotiate agreements and resolve problems. In all, he focuses on overcoming obstacles and making sure expectations are met. Representing lenders, developers and investors, he frequently handles large real estate financings and developments, including multi-state acquisitions and sales. He also works with real estate brokers in contract negotiations and counsels most of the major title insurance firms in Florida.
Named to Florida Trend's “Legal Elite†in real estate transactions, Mr. Wasil is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is a licensed Florida real estate broker. He has also been named by Best Lawyers in America Guide and Florida Super Lawyers in the Real Estate area. Mr. Wasil has been a lawyer at the firm since 1980 and a partner since 1986.
Clients & Services
* Complex real property financing and development
* Problem loans, including loan modifications, restructurings and workouts
* Foreclosures and deeds in lieu of foreclosure
* Lease-purchase agreements
* Title insurance
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