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Melea VanOstrand

Melea VanOstrand

Melea VanOstrand oversees the Daily Business Review as ALM's Florida Bureau Chief. Email Melea at [email protected] or follow her on her Twitter or Facebook pages.

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May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Real Estate Transactions: Brinkley Morgan's William Kramer Oversaw $250 Million in Real Estate and Corporate Transactions

The firm handles hundreds of commercial and residential closings each year from beginning to end, with values ranging from $100,000 to $100 million.

By Melea VanOstrand

2 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Real Estate Transactions: 'Opportunities Are the Product of Years of Hard Work,' Says Christopher Hinsley of Jones Walker

While there are multiple avenues to "success" as one can define the term in our profession, I think the best way to become a trusted adviser is to take each client's new matter as if it is your first, and work on it as if it may well be your only one. Trust is earned, every time.

By Melea VanOstrand

2 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Real Estate Transactions: Saul Ewing Represented Several Recognizable Developers, Construction Companies and Investors

Its South Florida real estate practice is behind some of the region's largest real estate transactions and, as a result, is largely responsible for shaping the state of the real estate market.

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Real Estate Transactions: Nelson Mullins Closed Large Transactions in Multifamily, Office and Retail Sectors

The firm closed large transactions for clients in multifamily, office, and retail industries in Florida in 2022.

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Real Estate Transactions: Greenberg Traurig Helped Complete Billions in Transactions Despite Uncertain Economy

Despite an uncertain global economy, Greenberg Traurig's South Florida real estate team helped clients complete billions in transactions last year.

By Melea VanOstrand

1 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Real Estate Transactions: Lawyers Must Understand Florida's Real Estate Landscape, Says Alessandra Stivelman

Becoming a trusted real estate/transactional lawyer in Florida requires a combination of legal knowledge, experience as well as psychology, and empathy.

By Melea VanOstrand

4 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Real Estate Transactions: 'Clients Want More Than Just Legal Advice,' Says Bilzin Sumberg

With a tax and business-friendly environment, great weather, and the flexibility to work from anywhere, Florida (and especially South Florida) has been a big winner.

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Diversity and Inclusion- Firm: Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Says It's Critical Young Lawyers See Leaders Who Represent Them

The most impactful step we have taken is to ensure that intentionality is at the center of all of our efforts.

By Melea VanOstrand

3 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Diversity and Inclusion- Firm: DE&I Is an Integral Part of Carlton Fields' Strategic Plan

Carlton Fields was one of the first Southern law firms to hire female, Black and Jewish partners, and to adopt same-sex benefits for its LGBTQ+ employees.

By Melea VanOstrand

2 minute read

May 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Diversity and Inclusion- Individual: Corey Gray's Passion for Diversity and Inclusion Makes Impacts Across the Region

Gray, recently promoted to partner in the firm's Fort Lauderdale office, is a leader in his law firm, the U.S. military, in our community. His passion for diversity and inclusion has made an impact across our region.

By Melea VanOstrand

2 minute read