Javier F. Aviñó

Partner, Head of Land Use & Zoning

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

GET TO KNOW 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.

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

INSIGHTS

CREDENTIALS

Education

University of Miami, J.D., 2004

Boston College, B.A., Psychology, 1999
Involvement

Lotus Endowment Fund, Inc.
Board Member

Builders Association of South Florida
Legislative Committee Member

Cuban American Bar Association

Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

Latin Builders Association
Board of Directors

Leadership Miami
Class XXXI, 2009 - 2010

Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Transit, Connectivity & Mobility Committee, Member

Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Multi-Family Development Florida Product Council

Voices for Children Foundation
Board Member
Bar Admissions

Florida

Awards/Honors

Band 1, Chambers USA, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use, 2015 - present

Tier 1, The Legal 500, U.S. City Elite, Real Estate, 2026

Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Notable - Real Estate/Land Use Attorneys, 2025

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
Languages

Spanish

PRACTICES