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Featured Real Estate Attorneys in Miami — Haute Lawyer Network

Editorially selected real estate law attorneys in Miami — each independently reviewed and featured by Haute Living, a Google News publisher since 2005.

Last reviewed by the Haute Lawyer editorial team · June 2026 · Profile information is reviewed for accuracy. Learn about our editorial standards →

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About This Page

This page is an editorial index published by Haute Lawyer Network, a legal editorial platform by Haute Living — a Google News-indexed publication since 2005. It is designed to provide educational context about real estate law law in Miami and to help readers identify attorneys in the Haute Lawyer Network who practice in this area.

This is not a ranking system. Attorneys are not scored, rated, or compared against each other. Inclusion reflects Haute Living's editorial review of each attorney's professional qualifications, bar admission, and practice focus — not a guarantee of outcomes or an endorsement of legal services.

For full information on how attorneys are selected and what information is verified, see our Editorial Standards →

Who are the top real estate attorneys in Miami?

Haute Lawyer features a curated group of Miami real estate attorneys — each editorially reviewed by Haute Living and selected based on Florida Bar admission, transactional sophistication, and standing in the South Florida real estate market.

What real estate attorneys are featured in Haute Lawyer Miami?

Haute Lawyer's Miami real estate network includes Robert Elias of The Elias Law Firm, PLLC — recognized for real estate law in Miami Lakes, FL.

How does Haute Lawyer select Miami real estate attorneys?

Attorneys are editorially vetted by Haute Living's editorial team based on Florida Bar admission, real estate transactional and litigation experience, peer recognition, and standing in the South Florida market. Membership is invitation-only and reviewed before publication.

Why is Miami a significant real estate market?

Miami's real estate market involves significant international capital, luxury residential transactions, and cross-border development deals — drawing buyers from Latin America, Europe, and the Northeast. Complex ownership structures, foreign-investment compliance, and Florida-specific condominium law create constant demand for sophisticated counsel.

Market Context

About the Miami Real Estate Law Market

Miami's real estate market is among the most internationally active in the United States — characterized by luxury condominium development, single-family ultra-prime sales, large-scale commercial projects, and significant foreign-buyer activity. Florida-specific condominium law, the post-Surfside structural reform regime, and FinCEN beneficial-ownership reporting all require specialized counsel. Real estate attorneys in Miami routinely handle deals with international buyers, complex financing, and bilingual closings.

What to look for in a Miami real estate attorney

When selecting a Miami real estate attorney, consider: Florida Bar admission and any board certification in Real Estate Law, experience with the deal type (luxury residential, commercial, condominium, development), familiarity with foreign-buyer structures and FIRPTA, capacity to coordinate with title insurers and lenders, and a track record on transactions of comparable scale.

Editorial Standards

Why These Attorneys Are Included

Every attorney featured on this page has been individually reviewed by Haute Living's editorial team. Selection is based on the following criteria — all of which must be met for inclusion:

Active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction — verified against the state bar's public attorney search
Minimum years of practice in the declared specialty area
Demonstrated specialization — not general practice
No active disciplinary proceedings or publicly listed bar complaints at time of review
Professional standing within their market — evaluated through peer recognition, firm affiliation, and editorial fit with Haute Living's high-net-worth readership
Application reviewed and approved by Haute Lawyer's editorial team — not every application is accepted

This page is maintained by Haute Lawyer's editorial team. Attorney information is reviewed for accuracy. Last reviewed: June 2026. Learn about our full editorial standards

Featured Real Estate Attorneys in Miami

Haute Lawyer Network attorneys in real estate law — each editorially reviewed for bar admission, specialization, and professional standing in the real estate law community.

Robert Elias

The Elias Law Firm, PLLC

Miami Lakes, Florida

Recognized For

Real estate law in Miami Lakes, FL.

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About These Attorneys

Robert EliasThe Elias Law Firm, PLLC

Robert Elias is a real estate attorney at The Elias Law Firm, PLLC based in Miami Lakes, Florida, featured in the Haute Lawyer Network for Miami. Recognized for real estate law in Miami Lakes, FL, Robert represents clients across Miami and surrounding South-market jurisdictions on real estate law matters. Robert is a featured member of Haute Lawyer's editorial network — an invitation-only directory reviewed by the Haute Living editorial team.

Bar admission: Florida — verify at floridabar.org
Editorial feature: Robert Elias Shares The Elias Law Firm's Guiding Principles

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Questions Clients Ask About Real Estate Attorneys in Miami

What does a Miami real estate attorney do?

A Miami real estate attorney handles purchase and sale transactions, title review, condominium and HOA matters, commercial leasing, development and land use, EB-5 and foreign-buyer transactions, and real estate litigation in Florida state and federal courts.

Do I need a real estate attorney to close on property in Florida?

Florida does not legally require a real estate attorney at closing, but high-value, international, condominium, and commercial transactions almost always involve one. An attorney reviews title, contracts, financing, and Florida-specific disclosures that title agents are not authorized to advise on.

What is the FIRPTA withholding rule and why does it matter in Miami?

The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act requires withholding of a percentage of the sale price when foreign sellers dispose of U.S. real estate. Miami has one of the highest concentrations of foreign-owned residential and commercial real estate in the country, so FIRPTA compliance is central to most cross-border closings.

What is the Surfside law and how does it affect Florida condos?

After the 2021 Surfside collapse, Florida enacted milestone inspection and structural integrity reserve requirements for condominium associations. Owners, boards, and buyers regularly need counsel to interpret reserve studies, special assessments, and inspection obligations.

How long does a Miami real estate closing take?

Cash residential closings can be completed within two to three weeks once title and contingencies are cleared. Financed closings typically run thirty to sixty days. Commercial and EB-5 transactions can take longer based on due diligence and source-of-funds review.

Frequently Asked Questions

What legal issues are unique to Miami real estate?

Florida condominium law (Ch. 718 Fla. Stat.) is highly developed and was further reformed after the Surfside collapse, with milestone inspection and structural reserve requirements. Many Miami deals also involve foreign buyers, requiring FIRPTA withholding analysis and FinCEN beneficial-ownership reporting. Counsel familiar with these regimes is essential.

Do I need a real estate attorney to close in Florida?

Florida is not an attorney-closing state — title companies routinely handle closings — but engaging counsel for review of contracts, condominium documents, and complex structures is strongly advisable for luxury and commercial transactions.

How does Haute Lawyer differ from a real estate referral directory?

Haute Lawyer is an invitation-only editorial network published on Haute Living, a Google News-indexed publication. Attorneys are individually reviewed by the editorial team — Haute Lawyer does not sell leads, rank attorneys, or operate a pay-per-click directory model.

How do I verify a Florida real estate attorney's credentials?

Verify bar admission and disciplinary history at floridabar.org. Board certification in Real Estate Law is administered by The Florida Bar and is also searchable there.

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Miami real estate attorneys are admitted by the Florida Bar. Verify credentials at floridabar.org.

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Attorneys featured on Haute Lawyer Network may be members of a paid visibility program. Inclusion does not constitute a legal recommendation, ranking, endorsement, or guarantee of any outcome. Users should independently evaluate legal counsel. Haute Lawyer does not guarantee rankings, leads, search placement, or AI citations. Learn about our editorial standards →