Jonathan S. Gelman

Jonathan S. Gelman is a Shareholder in the Fort Lauderdale office of Greenberg Traurig and a member of the firm’s Global Real Estate Practice. Jon focuses his practice on the sophisticated structuring, financing, acquisition and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. With nearly 25 years of experience, Jon counsels leading owners, investors, developers, lenders and operators in major transactions throughout Florida and nationally.

Concentrations

•Purchases and sales of commercial properties
•Development
•Joint ventures
•Retail, office and warehouse leasing
•Ground leasing
•Land assemblages
•Complex title issues
•Antenna tower leasing
•General business counseling

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyer, 2020
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2009-2020
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006 and 2013-2019
•Team Member, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2017-2018
•Selected, Daily Business Review, Top Dealmaker of the Year - Land Category, 2015
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers , Law Firm of the Year in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, Top Tier Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Listed, Who's Who Legal - The International Who's Who of Real Estate Lawyers, 2014
•Member, Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 and 2013
•Team Member, a Law360 Real Estate Practice Group of the Year, 2011-2013 and 2015
•Listed, Florida Trend magazine Legal Elite, Real Estate Law, 2009
•Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0