David S. Drobner, P.A.

concentrates his practice in commercial leasing, including negotiating and drafting complex commercial leases, subleases and assignments or other transfers of retail and office space. He has extensive experience with ground, warehouse and mixed-use leases, and other hybrids such as hotel retail projects. Mr. Drobner has negotiated collateralizing documentation for leasehold estates and as security for debt, memoranda of leases, subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements, estoppels, amendments and terminations.

Mr. Drobner is a 1985 graduate, with honors, of the University of Florida College of Law and a graduate, with highest honors, of the University of Florida.

Experience

•Duane Morris LLP
- Partner, 2017-present
•Carlton Fields Jorden Burt P.A.
- Shareholder, 2003-2017
•Katz, Barron, Squitero & Faust
- Partner, 1991-2003
•Law Offices of Michael Steven Green
- Associate, 1988-1991
•Wein Malkin & Bettex
- Associate, 1985-1988

Honors and Awards

•Selected for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers, 2012-2019

•Selected for inclusion in Florida Trend's Florida Legal Elite, 2007, 2009, 2011-2012,2014-2016
•Listed in Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers (Real Estate), 2007-2014
•Listed as a Top Lawyer in South Florida Legal Guide, 2009 and 2010
•Listed in The Legal 500 (Real Estate Transactions and Finance)
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Civic and Charitable Activities

•David Posnack Jewish Community Center Board of Directors

Publications

Selected Publications

•“From Tension to Success: Broker-Owner Relationships in Retail Leasing, ” Duane Morris LLP, November 17, 2017

•“So Your Job Includes Commercial Leasing-What Could Go Wrong?, ” Daily Business Review, November 8, 2017

•“Managing Risk: Liability for the Criminal Acts of Others,” December 2011

•Co-author, “Tenant Leasing Strategies: Improving Your Position,” Counsel to Counsel, 2006

•“Avoid Liability for Criminal Acts of Others,” February 2002