In just the last few weeks, Florida-born Am Law 100 firms Greenberg Traurig, Holland & Knight and Akerman have been scooping up real estate lawyers at a seemingly fast pace.

The three firms have been filling roles in that space across the country, including lawyers that specialize in niche areas of real estate. Meanwhile, firms of all sizes have been listing real estate as a top sector to grow in despite a broad slowdown in the sector last year.