Sandra focuses her practice on the development, financing and construction of projects throughout the state of Florida. Sandra’s practice includes a broad range of experience in general real estate matters, including representation of developers, lenders, sellers, purchasers, borrowers, landlords and tenants. Sandra has extensive experience in complex real estate transactions. Sandra has represented clients in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties, preparation and negotiation of lease transactions, commercial lending representation, borrower representation and developer representation. Additionally, Sandra has extensive experience drafting condominium documents, purchase and sale agreements, drafting and negotiating loan documents, coordinating and managing closings and advising clients regarding all aspects of real estate transactions.
Representative Experience -Represented Purchaser in the acquisition of a multimillion dollar rental complex located in Oakland Park, Florida of which Seller was involved in a short sale with existing lender. Additionally, represented Purchaser, as Borrower, in its loan financing. -Represented Purchaser in acquisition and financing of commercial facility to be developed as an Alzheimer’s treatment center. -Represented Owner in refinance of a $17 million loan facility for its existing business. -Represented Seller in the negotiation and sale of a multimillion commercial business with preparation and negotiation of triple net lease to take effect on closing with representation of Owner in refinance of land loan. -Represented Purchaser in acquisition of a multimillion commercial condominium including restaurant facility. -Represented Trustee in Bankruptcy in all aspects of selling all units in prestigious mixed use condo in South Beach, Florida consisting of 200 residential units plus additional commercial spaces. Representation also included auction of remaining Units in inventory of the Bankruptcy Estate. -Various representations of Bankruptcy Estates pursuant to §363 of the Bankruptcy Code conveying assets free and clear of liens and encumbrances. -Represented Developer in acquisition and development of prestigious residential condominium in Downtown Miami; construction financing for the project; and all subsequent sales in the project. -Represented Purchaser in the acquisition of multimillion transaction for assemblage of school facility. Education J.D., cum laude, University of Miami School of Law, 1999 B.A., Florida International University, 1996 Bar Admission Florida Southern District of Florida Awards & Recognition South Florida Legal Guide, Top Up & Comer Lawyer in South Florida, 2008-2010 Florida Trend's Legal Elite, Top Up & Comer Lawyer in South Florida, 2007-2010 Super Lawyers, Florida Rising Star 2009-2010 Professional Affiliations Vice President, Cuban American Bar Association
Chair, Cuban American Bar Association Pro Bono Project, Inc.
Member, Condominium and Planned Development Committee, Florida Bar
Member, Florida Association of Women Lawyers (Dade County)
Member, Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Florida Bar
Member, Dade County Bar Association
Member, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Member, Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Published Material Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act: Affecting Lenders Secured Priority Interest, “University of Miami Business Law Review”, Vol. VII – No. 2, Spring 1999 Languages
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