Robert S. Fine

Robert S. Fine: Experienced Construction Law Attorney in Miami, FL

Robert S. Fine is a distinguished board certified construction law attorney and a Florida-registered, nationally certified architect with over two decades of experience representing clients in complex litigation matters across multiple practice areas. His expertise spans from land use, zoning, historic preservation, environmental, and administrative law to government relations and real estate law. Fine’s comprehensive legal counsel addresses critical issues including representation before local governments for development approvals, building code appeals, code enforcement, unsafe structure defense; as well as at a state level, drafting and advocating for various legislative actions in petitioning for declaratory statements on building code provisions.

Practices

• Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
• Litigation - Construction Law
• Litigation - Environmental Law
• Construction Law
• Environmental Law
• Real Estate Law
• Land Use and Zoning Law
• Government Relations Practice
• Declaratory Statements
• Bulding Code Appeals
• Building Code Provisions Advocacy
• Lobbying for Building Code and Administrative Rulemaking
• ADA/Section 504 Compliance and Defense Counsel in Fair Housing Act Claims
• Building Accessibility Codes Adoption and Challenges
• Fair Housing Act (FHA)
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Awards & Recognitions

• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Miami (2022)
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2012
• Litigation - Construction Law - Lawyer of the Year (2013), Real Estate Practice Group of the Year (2011 & 2013)
• Chambers USA Award for Excellence in Real Estate, 2013
• Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers (2013)
• AV Preeminent® 4.6 out of 5 - Lawdragon Best Lawyers^™

Firms & Affiliations

Greenberg Traurig, a premier law firm based in Miami, FL, has been Fine’s legal home for over two decades. Throughout his career, he has built strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.

Educational Background

• Bar Admissions: Florida (current), United States (general)
• Education: University of Miami School of Law, Rhode Island School of Design
• Awards & Recognitions: Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Miami (2022), Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2012, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2013, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2013, AV Preeminent® 4.6 out of 5
• Affiliations: Government Relations Practice, Recognized: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Practice Area: Construction Law, Practice Area: Environmental Law, Practice Area: Land Use and Zoning Law, Practice Area: Litigation - Construction, Practice Area: Real Estate Law
• Languages: English (native), Spanish (fluent)