John C. Sumberg
John Sumberg serves as Chairman of Bilzin Sumberg, where he leads the business and strategic operations of the Firm.
John is one of the most influential real estate lawyers in South Florida, leveraging his presence and wisdom to guide stakeholders through strategic business decisions.
Throughout his 40-plus-year career, John's influence can be seen in the revitalization of Miami's skyline and in connection with complex real estate transactions worth billions of dollars.
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Yale Law School, J.D., Editor, Yale Law Journal (1973 - 1974), 1974Yale University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1971
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United Way of Miami-Dade
Executive Committee Member
Board Member and Trustee
Center for Excellence in Education Campaign Co-Chair, Campaign Cabinet
Nominating CommitteeUniversity of Miami School of Architecture Master in Real Estate Development + UrbanismAdvisory Board Executive Committee, Member and Former Chair
Nominating Committee, Chair
Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Co-ChairGreater Miami Jewish FederationBoard Member
Audit Committee, ChairSundari Foundation Lotus House Women's ShelterBoard of Directors, Vice Chair
Executive Committee, MemberLotus Endowment Fund, Inc.Board Member and Vice President
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FloridaNew York
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Band 1, Chambers USA, Real Estate, 2003 - present
South Florida Business Journal, Top 250 Power Leaders of South Florida, 2022Florida Trend's Florida 500 - Florida's Most Influential Business Leaders, 2018, Living Legend, 2021
South Florida Business Journal's Ultimate CEO Award, 2021Daily Business Review, Distinguished Leader, 2017, 2020
MCCJ, Silver Medallion Humanitarian Award, 2019
The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2003 - present
South Florida Business Journal, Power Leaders 250, 2017, 2019
Florida Super Lawyers, 2006 - 2019
South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers, 2004 - present
The Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year - Miami Real Estate Law, 2013, 2018
Bisnow, Miami Power 50 - The Most Influential Players in Commercial Real Estate, 2016
South Florida Business Journal, Top 100 Power Leaders, 2014, 2015
South Florida Business Journal, Power Leaders in Law & Accounting, 2014, 2015
Daily Business Review, Top Dealmakers of the Year - Mixed Use finalist, 2014
Daily Business Review, Top Dealmakers of the Year - Hotels, 2013
Florida Super Lawyers, Top 100 Miami Florida Super Lawyers, 2013
Miami Today's Book of Leaders, 2013
South Florida Business Journal, Book of Law, Leading Lawyer, 2011; Top Managing Partner, 2012; Legal Leader, 2013
AV® Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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