Javier F. Aviñó
Practice Group Leader, Land Development & Government Relations
305-350-7202
javino@bilzin.com
Hablo Español
Area of Focus:
Land Development & Government Relations
"He can think quickly on his feet and has encyclopedic knowledge of the Miami zoning code." - Chambers USA source
Javier F. Aviñó
Practice Group Leader, Land Development & Government Relations
305-350-7202
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JAVIER
Javier is the first stop for developers before they put a shovel in the ground. Javier assists clients in obtaining the necessary development approvals for major high-rise residential condominium and rental projects, commercial and institutional buildings, single-family residential developments, affordable housing developments, and public-private partnerships.
Javier also has extensive experience representing clients in the restaurant and hospitality industry with liquor licensing and permitting. This niche practice includes the solicitation of new licenses, the transfer of existing licenses, and the resolution of any zoning or permitting issues.
Javier also has extensive experience representing clients in the restaurant and hospitality industry with liquor licensing and permitting. This niche practice includes the solicitation of new licenses, the transfer of existing licenses, and the resolution of any zoning or permitting issues.
Q & A
Why is it beneficial for a developer to come to you first?
My deep roots in the community, years of experience, and network of contacts allow me to best assess the issues and devise strategies for my clients' development projects.
How does Bilzin Sumberg's one-office approach benefit your clients?
We work collaboratively across a wide range of practice areas. Our environment is a huge benefit to clients, because everything is handled by one strong team in one office. We have a deep bench, and we have worked on many different complex matters to find the best and most expeditious solutions for our clients.
EXPERIENCE
Representation of Miami Produce Center, an entity controlled by Robert Wennett, in the filing of a Special Area Plan (SAP) with the City of Miami for a proposed eight-building development with over 1 million square feet of residential, office, retail, hotel, and educational components in the Allapat...
Representation of Brightline, the only privately-owned and operated high-speed rail service in Florida, since 2014. Guided the high-speed rail company through the multibillion dollar development and launch of its first five stations (Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Aventura, and Boca Raton)...
Representation of Related Urban Development Group, a developer of affordable housing, in a $300+ million public housing P3 redevelopment project, "Liberty Square Rising," the first P3 public housing project in Miami-Dade County which establishes a new model for the design, construction, financing, o...
Representation of developer in the acquisition and development of a multiple-building residential project on the former Chiquita Banana distribution site in Midtown Miami, Florida. Assisted with platting of underlying property to vacate public right-of-way that transects the property.
Assisted New York-based Property Markets Group with pre-acquisition due diligence, land use and zoning, and entitlements on a new building at 300 Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, Florida which will be the tallest building in Miami once complete. The Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences will occupy the p...
Representation of Malaysia-based Resorts World Miami, an affiliate of the Genting Group, in its development of a new bus station and automated people mover station, and a private hotel constructed in the air rights. Successfully navigated a competitive RFP process and negotiated a long-term lease an...
INSIGHTS
Javier Aviñó serves as the session speaker for Florida’s Live Local Act: Challenges and Opportunities in Implementation at the U.S. Housing & Community Development Conference in Dallas, Texas.
The exclusive conference will highlight emerging real estate investment and development trends in South Florida. This year’s panels will delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of condominium redevelopment, critical considerations for mitigating environmental risk in new developments, expand...
The City of Miami has introduced a new Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR) procedure to address projects that meet zoning requirements without requiring special permits.
Yesterday, the City of Miami, Florida’s most populous city, published its interpretation, policies, and procedures for the administrative approval of Live Local Act projects. Miami is the first Florida municipality to publish its updated interpretation for Live Local Act 2024 (SB328). In addit...
Bilzin Sumberg'sLand Development & Government Relations Practice Group Leader,Javier F. Aviñó, sits down withCraig Studnicky, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of International Sales Group, to discuss the biggest issues facing developers in the local real estate industry,at Bi...
On February 28, 2024, the Florida House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 328 (“SB 328”), previously unanimously approved by the Florida Senate by a vote of 112 to 1. SB 328, regarded as the Live Local Act 2024 (“LLA 2024”), enhances the affordable housing framework estab...
CREDENTIALS
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University of Miami, J.D., 2004Boston College, B.A., Psychology, 1999
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Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc.Board MemberBuilders Association of South FloridaLegislative Committee MemberCuban American Bar AssociationGreater Miami Chamber of CommerceLatin Builders AssociationBoard of DirectorsLeadership MiamiClass XXXI, 2009 - 2010Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA)Transit, Connectivity & Mobility Committee, MemberUrban Land Institute (ULI)Multi-Family Development Florida Product CouncilVoices for Children FoundationBoard Member
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Florida
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- Band 2, Chambers USA, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, 2015 - present
- Lawyers of Color, Law Firm Leaders, 2022
- Daily Business Review, Florida Trailblazer, 2020
- Connect CRE, Top 50 Lawyers in U.S., 2020
- Daily Business Review, Attorney on the Rise, 2017
- Daily Business Review, Top Dealmakers of the Year - Office finalist, 2014
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2018 - 2019
- Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Rising Stars, 2009 - 2014
- South Florida Business Journal, 40 Under 40 Honoree, 2014
- South Florida Legal Guide, Top Up & Comers, 2015 - present
- The Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year - Land Use and Zoning Law, 2022
- The Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2019 - present
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