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Mr. Meland co-founded the firm in 1993 with Peter D. Russin. He is an accomplished real estate lawyer with a diverse client base representing financial institutions, private investors, lenders, real estate developers and multi-family housing developers. He is also an accomplished corporate and transactional lawyer providing general corporate services to the firm's corporate clients. Mr. Meland is recognized as one of South Florida's premier condominium law attorneys representing developers building condominium projects and lenders financing development projects. His representation of developers also includes preparation of condominium and homeowner association documents and related state and federal filings. Additionally, Mr. Meland represents individuals and businesses seeking to obtain capital for corporate and real property transactions. He represents medical office, hotel, condominium, commercial, and residential developers, buyers and sellers. His lender representation includes both commercial and residential loan workouts and the financing of real estate acquisition and construction. Mr. Meland's practice further entails examination of title and general corporate representation, including the formation of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships, drafting of partnerships, operating and shareholder agreements, and the purchase and sale of businesses. He serves as outside general counsel and on advisory boards for numerous businesses and charitable organizations. Education J.D., 1988, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Senior Executive Editor, University of Florida Law Review B.S., 1983, University of Florida Bar Admission Mark was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1988; He is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Awards & Recognition AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyer 2006 – 2008 Florida Trend’s Legal Elite 2004 – 2008 South Florida Super Lawyers 2006 – 2008 South Florida Business Journal Heavy Hitters in Real Estate 2004 Professional Affiliations Florida Bar, Condominium and Planned Development Committee American Bar Association Miami-Dade County Bar Association American Bar Association Cuban American Bar Association Published Material Author: Note, “Constitutionality of Second Generation State Takeover Statutes - A New Life For State Regulation,” 40 Univ. Fla. L. R., 209, 1988. Co-Author of "The 50% Rule: A Primer For Real Estate Lawyers", Volume LXVIII, No. 9; The Florida Bar Journal, 1994. |
