Marshall R. Pasternack

Partner

305-350-2356

mpasternack@bilzin.com

Area of Focus: Corporate

"Marshall is a fantastic transactional lawyer. He is creative, smart and strategic."
- Chambers USA source

GET TO KNOW MARSHALL

Drawing on decades of experience, Marshall stands apart from other South Florida lawyers when it comes to real estate joint ventures. Having represented developers, sponsors, and capital partners, he is able to bring a unique perspective to each venture he helps craft and has a keen understanding of what is important to each party.

Marshall regularly works on joint ventures for real estate projects valued at hundreds of millions — even billions — of dollars. Those partnerships have built landmark developments across South Florida, including the Dolphin Mall, Oakwood Plaza, Jade Signature, Civica, Auberge in Fort Lauderdale, and Pelican Bay in Naples.

Q & A

What distinguishes you from other lawyers who do similar work?

I have been fortunate to have focused in an area over the past 25 years that I truly enjoy and which lends itself to creativity -- the joint venture arena. I view the best of these transactions as exercises in collaboration -- among principals and attorneys. I enjoy people and I enjoy bringing people together and my practice allows me to do these things in a very positive and professional way. I am pleased to have developed relationships with and been referred multiple matters by attorneys that I once sat across the table from.

How do you view your relationships with clients?

My clients entrust me to get their deals done and I do everything I can to do so. Many of my clients are close personal friends with whom I have had the pleasure of sharing many life cycle events. My clients know I am always available for them.

What is your involvement with Bilzin Sumberg Cares?

I created Bilzin Sumberg Cares, our firm wide employee volunteer program, which speaks of the culture of our Firm. I have helped shape the program and continue to oversee it. The concept behind the program was to bring the Bilzin Sumberg community together in a way that would benefit the South Florida community. That has been both our vision and our reality.

EXPERIENCE

INSIGHTS

CREDENTIALS

Education

New York University, LL.M., 1983

University of Florida, J.D., Levin College of Law, 1980

University of Florida, B.S.B.A., 1977
Involvement

United Way Miami
Senior Advisor to Executive Committee of Young Leaders of United Way

Miami-Dade County
Public Schools, Safety and Security Task Force

Rhythm Foundation
Board of Directors

University of Miami
School of Law, Real Property Development LL.M., Adjunct Professor, 2010 - present
Bar Admissions

Florida

Massachusetts

Court Admissions

U.S. Tax Court
Awards/Honors

Band 3, Chambers USA, Corporate/M&A & Private Equity, 2010 - present

The Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year - Securities / Capital Markets Law, 2020

The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2009 - present; Securities / Capital Markets Law, 2019 - present

Florida Super Lawyers, 2006 - present

Daily Business Review, Top Dealmakers of the Year, Winner of the Real Estate - Hotel, 2010

Dade County Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award, "Put Something Back," 2009

AV® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

PRACTICES