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WSH Welcomes Carlos M. Rodriguez, Of Counsel to the Firm

2 months ago

On March 18, WSH announced the addition of Carlos M. Rodriguez to the Firm. Carlos will serve as “Of Counsel” to WSH. Prior to joining the Firm, he worked as an associate at Greenberg Traurig, LLP and worked in various positions in the title insurance industry. Carlos joins fellow former Greenberg attorney Joseph Hernandez in our Real Estate Group. Carlos has extensive experience in real estate, having served as Lead Real Estate Counsel for development groups and real estate holding companies. He earned his BA from Florida State University and his JD from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law. In addition to his real estate experience, Carlos has also served in executive capacities in privately held companies and has prior management experience at two Fortune 500 companies. He is a Certified Family Business Specialist, and has provided specifically tailored business and planning services to family owned businesses regarding succession planning and other family-business specific matters.

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Categories: Real Estate
Tags: Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorneys, Miami Real Estate Attorneys, South Florida Real Estate Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, Miami Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, South Florida Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Lawyer, Miami Real Estate Lawyer, Joseph Hernandez, Carlos M. Rodriguez
Author(s): Brooke P. Dolara

WSH Named Top Law Firm by South Florida Legal Guide, Attorneys Also Recognized

4 months ago

We are proud to announce that the South Florida Legal Guide (“SFLG”) has named WSH among the Top Law Firms in this year’s edition of its annual publication. SFLG is a premier resource serving the tri-county legal community. Originally launched in 2000, SFLG provides a convenient, easily accessible print and online resource for the region’s professional community. In addition to WSH’s inclusion as a “Top Law Firm,” several of our Members and Partners were honored as 2013 “Top Lawyers” and “Top Up and Comers.”

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WSH Selected as One of South Florida Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2013

5 months ago

The South Florida Business Journal (“SFBJ”) has named WSH as one of the 2013 Best Places to Work for the fourth year in a row. Each year, the SFBJ surveys employees at numerous firms to determine which employers in South Florida foster a great workplace. WSH placed among the finalists for medium-sized (51-149 employees) firms. On February 21, the SFBJ will announce the rankings of all the named finalists at its celebratory awards luncheon in Fort Lauderdale. We are thrilled to be chosen by the SFBJ for this honor.

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Three WSH Attorneys Named as New Partners in 2013

5 months ago

On December 13, WSH announced that attorneys Lillian M. Arango, Chad S. Friedman, and John J. Quick would be made Partners at the Firm. All three attorneys have been part of the WSH team for more than 10 years. Their first day as Partners will be January 1, 2013.

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WSH Attorneys Support Kozyak Minority Mentoring Picnic

7 months ago

On Saturday, November 10, lawyers, judges and law students will convene at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah for the 9th Annual Kozyak Minority Mentoring Picnic. The Picnic is sponsored by many businesses, multiple voluntary bar associations, a bank and numerous law firms. WSH will have several attorneys representing the firm at this year’s festivities; each of our attending attorneys has an opportunity to serve as a mentor to a attending law student. We are thrilled to be supporting this wonderful event.

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WSH Attorneys Recognized as "Top Lawyers" in South Florida

8 months ago

This week, South Florida Legal Guide’s Legal Leaders published its annual list of attorneys who have earned the coveted AV Martindale-Hubbell rating, the highest peer review rating available to an individual lawyer. Legal Leaders recognized several WSH attorneys as members of South Florida’s “Top Rated Lawyers” in different practice areas:

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Categories: Land Use & Zoning (Public), Litigation, Awards & Recognitions, Land Use & Zoning (Private), Real Estate
Tags: Awards & Recognitions, Mitchell J. Burnstein, Jamie A. Cole, Jeffrey DeCarlo, Ignacio G. Del Valle, Stephen J. Helfman, Gilberto Pastoriza, Gail D. Serota, Joseph H. Serota, Fort Lauderdale Business Litigation Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Business Litigation Lawyers, Miami Commercial Litigation Attorney, Miami Commercial Litigation Lawyer, South Florida Commercial Litigation Attorney, South Florida Commercial Litigation Lawyer, South Florida Business Dispute Litigation Attorneys, South Florida Business Dispute Litigation Lawyers, South Florida Private Transactions Attorneys, South Florida Private Transactions Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale Private Transactions Attorneys, Miami Private Transactions Attorneys, South Florida Public Transactions Law, Fort Lauderdale Public Transactions Law, Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorneys, Miami Real Estate Attorneys, South Florida Real Estate Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, Miami Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, South Florida Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Litigators, Miami Litigators, South Florida Litigators, Florida Commercial Litigation Lawyer, Florida Litigation Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Civil Litigation Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Commercial Litigation Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Commercial Litigation Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Lawyer, Miami Real Estate Lawyer
Author(s): Brooke P. Dolara

Board of Contributors: CMBS Loans on Verge of Rebound But With Stricter Rules

9 months ago

As economic conditions improve, a recent article explains how the booming Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities market collapsed with such stunning speed and severity. About $32.5 billion of the loans made in 2007 are maturing in 2012; and, according to CoStar Group, 50 to 60 percent of those maturing this year will fail to refinance or pay off in full.

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Categories: Real Estate, Corporate Law
Tags: Condos and HOAs, South Florida Private Transactions Attorneys, South Florida Private Transactions Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale Private Transactions Attorneys, Miami Private Transactions Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorneys, Miami Real Estate Attorneys, South Florida Real Estate Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, Miami Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, South Florida Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Lawyer, Miami Real Estate Lawyer
Author(s): Joseph Hernandez

New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidelines Aim to Curb Foreclosures, Facilitate Short Sale Process

9 months ago

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FIFA”), the regulatory agency governing Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks, recently promulgated new guidelines to facilitate approval for eligible borrowers for a short sale.

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Categories: Condominium Associations, Homeowners' Associations, Real Estate
Tags: Collections, Condos and HOAs, Jonathan Cohen, Joshua D. Krut, Fort Lauderdale Condominium Association Attorneys, Miami Condominium Association Attorneys, South Florida Condominium Association Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Homeowners' Association Attorneys, Miami Homeowners' Association Attorneys, South Florida Homeowners' Association Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorneys, Miami Real Estate Attorneys, South Florida Real Estate Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Lawyer, Miami Real Estate Lawyer
Author(s): Brooke P. Dolara

WSH Partner Josh Krut Discusses Responsibility for Mold Remediation in Cooperatives

10 months ago

For South Florida residents, mold infestations are an unfortunate byproduct of the humid tropical summers. Eradicating mold can be costly and time-consuming. For people living in shared communities, the question of whether the owner or association is responsible for mold remediation may be puzzling. WSH Partner Joshua D. Krut, who chairs our Community Association, Club and Resort Practice Group, recently spoke with the South Florida Cooperator about what responsibilities cooperatives owe their residents with respect to paying for mold remediation.

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Categories: Litigation, Condominium Associations, Homeowners' Associations, Real Estate
Tags: Condos and HOAs, Jonathan Cohen, Jamie A. Cole, Edward G. Guedes, Joshua D. Krut, Michael S. Popok, Joseph H. Serota, Fort Lauderdale Condominium Association Attorneys, Miami Condominium Association Attorneys, South Florida Condominium Association Attorneys, Matthew H. Mandel, Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorneys, Miami Real Estate Attorneys, South Florida Real Estate Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, Miami Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, South Florida Commercial Real Estate Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Litigators, Miami Litigators, South Florida Litigators, Florida Condo Association Law, Florida Litigation Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Civil Litigation Attorneys, Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Lawyer, Miami Litigation Attorney, Miami Real Estate Lawyer
Author(s): Brooke P. Dolara

WSH Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by National Legal Publication

12 months ago

We are thrilled to report that several WSH attorneys were recently selected as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars by Super Lawyers magazine.

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DBR Recognizes WSH as One of the Ten Most Diverse Law Firms in South Florida

1 year ago

On January 23, the Daily Business Review released the names of the 25 most diverse law firms in South Florida. This year, WSH was named the 10th most diverse firm, coming ahead of large law firms such as Greenberg Traurig, Akerman Senterfitt, and Becker & Poliakoff.

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