Anthony L. Recio

Partner

Broward Office (954) 763-4242Dade Office (305) 854-0800arecio@wsh-law.com

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Mr. Recio is a Partner with the Firm specializing primarily in the representation of private developers in land use and zoning matters.  Mr. Recio represents owners, developers, investors and private lenders in land use and zoning matters throughout various South Florida jurisdictions at the municipal, county and state level.  His clients include numerous market rate and affordable housing residential developers and he has significant experience with the complex tax-credit financing guidelines and procedures established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

In addition, to representing clients seeking entitlements to facilitate office, retail and industrial development, Mr. Recio’s land use practice includes obtaining approvals, negotiating agreements and advising owners and operators of large entertainment and sporting facilities such as American Airlines Arena and Homestead Motor Speedway.  He also has ample experience with specialized uses, such as outdoor advertising, educational and religious facilities, and alcoholic beverage establishments.  Whether approached by a potential buyer seeking to evaluate a property’s development potential or to draft legislation to accommodate a particular client’s need, Mr. Recio’s ingenuity, knowledge of the law and politics and ability to navigate the often cumbersome governmental processes leads to proven, cost-effective results.  Mr. Recio is also involved in joint public-private partnerships working hand-in-hand with private parties and governmental agencies.  His past experience includes serving as legal counsel to the City of Doral throughout the incorporation process where he served as one of the main authors of the City’s Charter.

Mr. Recio has been recognized as a community leader and top attorney in his field and in 2008 was named one of Florida’s “Top Real Estate Lawyers” by Real Estate Florida magazine.  Mr. Recio has also been recognized by Florida Trend Magazine as one of Florida’s Legal Elite “Up & Comers” and by Florida Super Lawyer Magazine as a “2009 Rising Star.”