Barreiro Law Firm

Based in Hollywood, Florida, The Barreiro Law Firm has extensive experience in all aspects and legal implications in the practices of Real Estate, Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Corporate Transactions. Our deep knowledge and expertise allows us to create a best-in-kind experience and value for our clients.

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OVERVIEW

The Firm

The Barreiro Law Firm is dedicated to providing the highest quality experience for our clients. Our team strives on delivering a focused strategy, high-quality legal advice coming from our multidisciplinary team, strategic insights and higher predictability.

At Barreiro Law Firm we foster a culture of collaboration and entrepreneurship to provide the best experience for our clients, that enables active understanding with our clients in order to create and open and transparent relationship to meet our clients’ goals.

When you join forces with The Barreiro Law Firm, you access a team who not only have extensive experience in addressing your legal concerns but who are also business and politically savvy with an extensive track record of successful experience in business and negotiations.

At The Barreiro Law Firm we take a boutique approach where every case is handled directly with a senior partner, thus minimizing overstaffing resulting in higher quality of service without unnecessary expense.

Focus on Results

The first step we take on every case is to closely work with our clients and come up with a strategic plan to get the results you need. Through our understanding of the law and your circumstances, we will craft a path to success.

Practices

Commercial Real Estate

The Barreiro Law Firm possesses extensive knowledge of industry insight and actively assists clients in achieving their capital investment goals. We advise clients on how to negotiate and navigate the full spectrum of real estate issues including Commercial Real Estate Leasing, Landlord Representation, Tenant Representation, Equity Participation Leases, Asset Management for Lenders, Retail Leasing, Build-to-Suit Transactions, Construction Transactions, Land Use, Multifamily Housing, Full Range of Real Estate Development and all aspects of Real Estate Transactions.

Corporate Transactions

The Barreiro Law Firm stands out for its extensive practical experience in corporate transactions. Our team can guide you through every step of the corporate process, from inception to agreements, contracts and disputes you can rest assured that The Barreiro Law Firm will provide counsel through every stage of the business cycle. We are committed to working proactively to help your organization avoid potential liability.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Our litigation team is composed of experienced attorneys and possess an in-depth understanding and insights to deal with a full array of legal issues. Our team approaches every case from different perspectives and take proactive measures to protect your interests as well as to provide practical problem solving and prudent risk management. We have extensive experience in all matters related to claims and litigation, including all forms of alternative dispute resolution, and state and federal courts and boards of appeals. Circumstances will often dictate aggressive litigation and trial strategies and at other times, creative settlements maybe a better option. Our teams deep experience and sharp instincts can advise you on the best course of action.

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PRACTICES

Commercial Real Estate Leasing

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Overview

The Barreiro Law Firm team possesses extensive knowledge of industry insight and actively assists clients in achieving their capital investment goals. We advise clients on how to negotiate and navigate the full spectrum of real estate issues, including acquisition, development, management, disposition, construction and operation of commercial real estate assets. We combine our deep commercial real estate knowledge along with sharp legal strategy to counsel clients on the best approach to positively capitalize on real estate investments. Our commercial real estate leasing team has enormous depth and breadth of experience, developing strategic solutions to client issues. We handle large portfolios containing both complex and simple leases with equal efficiency including office, industrial, mixed-used and retail. We represent both landlords and tenants and have been involved in leasing several thousand square feet of space per year, ranging from small office and retail tenants to complex multifamily and commercial space transactions. Our team works closely with the lender and fully understands their role in order to negotiate the best deals for all the parties involved.

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Landlord Representation

In addition to lease negotiation we help our clients with negotiation of commission, listing agreements and management agreements, work letters and development agreements, architect and construction contracts and others agreements with lenders, lessors and collateral leasing concerns.

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Tenant Representation

We work with both large and small spaces ranging from office/retail to large complex tenant transactions. Our aim is to maximize lease protections for our clients in an ever evolving mark.

Equity Participation Leases

Our multidisciplinary approach in collaboration with our financial and tax team allows us to assist both landlords and major tenants in structuring tenant equity participation. We aim to protect our clients in the tenant position to minimize the risks in such transactions.

Asset Management for Lenders

We assist banks, insurance companies, and asset managers to analyze existing leases, lease space and aim for a leasing management plan for both portfolio-held and real-estate-owned buildings.

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Retail Leasing

We pride ourselves in our extensive experience with respect to all aspects of retail leasing, from both the landlord and tenant standpoint with both small spaces and large complex lease transactions.

Build-to-Suit Transactions

Our extensive experience with land use, development, construction, finance and leasing issues relating to build-to-suit and design-build projects allows us to create the best strategy for our developer and tenant clients involving office, retail, and industrial properties.

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Construction Transactions

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Overview

Most brick and mortar businesses are likely to be involved in constructions through their lifespan, this can present itself in expansions, reconfigurations, upgrades and retrofitting. At Barreiro Law Firm we work closely with our clients to ensure the efficient completion of their construction project since such projects can be subject to delays, cost overruns and unnecessary risk if not properly managed from their start. Our team assists our clients through all aspects of the procurement and construction process. Our vast expertise overseeing construction transactions has enriched us with thorough understanding of the process allowing us to mitigate risk for our clients.

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Minimize Risk and Delay

Our team can take you through every step of the construction process and assist you in identifying the key risk variables and help you minimize those risks.

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Land Use

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Overview

At Barreiro Law Firm our team represents clients on the full extent of land use, including comprehensive plans, zoning, subdivision regulations and related environmental issues. Our team deeply understands the political and governmental issues that affect our client’s interests and have established strong working relationship with government officials and staff so we can advocate for our clients’ land use goals. Our representation involves commercial and residential real estate developers and landowners on a variety of issues related to land use. Including land use and real estate development approvals, drafting zoning relief ordinances, and negotiating agreements for improvements needed for development projects and partnerships.

Strategic Services

At Barreiro Law Firm our aim is to give you insightful counsel through the process of land use, from long-term plans to negotiating agreements to structuring finance transactions. Our services:

  • Annexation and disconnection of property
  • Building and construction codes
  • Condemnation, regulatory takings, and inverse condemnation
  • Condominium, cooperatives, and homeowners associations
  • Contracting for and financing of major capital and public improvements
  • Environmental regulation, sustainable development, and L.E.E.D certification
  • Federal and state procurement
  • Historic preservation
  • Land use entitlements
  • Public-private ventures and partnerships
  • Servitudes, easements, licenses and covenants
  • Subdivision and record platting
  • Urban redevelopment
  • Zoning codes and comprehensive plans

Professional Relationships

At Barreiro Law Firm we have established working relationships with city officials and staff that allows for quick feedback and resolution in meeting our clients’ land use objectives. Our team not only have extensive experience in addressing land use matters but also understand the business of development based on years of practical experience. Our prior experience in development has allowed us to build strong relationships with decision makers which help us guide you through the process and prevent unnecessary delays.

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Multifamily Housing

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Overview

The Barreiro Law Firm represents clients in the development, financing, acquisition and operation of multifamily properties. Our team represents apartment owners, operators and managers, as well as condo developers, owners and associations. Our team has extensive practical experience building revenue-enhancing and supplemental income opportunities. Our deep understanding of the multifamily housing business enables us to protect our clients’ assets, minimize risk and maximize revenues.

Wide Range of Services

Whether you are a developer, owner, association, operator or manager our Multifamily Housing team has you covered.

  • Apartment needs: Our team is committed to help you through the acquisition, disposition and financing of individual properties and portfolios of apartments. Minimizing risk through the design, operations process and compliance process and developing revenue enhancement opportunities.
  • Condominium needs: From crafting declarations, bylaws, registrations, public offering statements and sales contracts, to negotiating documents and processing plats and plans, assisting in condominium associations and litigation our team has practical experience to meet our clients’ need

Guidance for Revenue Opportunities

At Barreiro Law Firm our multifamily team has extensive practical experience in the multifamily housing business. Our team is committed to assist you identify, manage and build earnings through guidance on supplemental income opportunities. Our team can assist in the development of standard or master contracts terms for vendor agreements that aid in controlling operating costs.

Minimizing Risk Through Compliance

Experienced counsel on compliance issues for multifamily housing owners on fair housing law, accessible design, and other regulations and licensing help our clients’ to protect their assets.

  • We can assist you for compliance with the FHA, the ADA, the Rehabilitation act and state and local fair housing laws.
  • Support on state licensing and regulatory compliance issues and related state investigations.
  • Representation before federal, state and local administrative agencies, and federal courts on fair housing and disability claims.
  • Guidance on lead-based paint liability issues and current regulatory requirements under EPA and HUD rules.

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Real Estate

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Overview

Barreiro Law Firm’s real estate team is one of the most qualified in the sector, our team has extensive experience assisting buyers, sellers, lenders, developers, investors, owners, managers and others with all types of commercial real estate. We also represent clients in issues including entity formation, tax concerns, environmental compliance, zoning, land use entitlement, governmental permits, construction liens, contract enforcement, foreclosures and bankruptcies.

Transactions

Our teams are dedicated to protecting your assets and minimizing risks through every step of the real estate transaction. With Barreiro Law Firm you can rest assured that our team is skilled in informing you of the process and protecting your interests.

Full Scope of Real Estate Services

From our work in retail, hospitality, office, industrial, multiuse and residential transactions our team is committed to helping you through the entire process of the Real Estate transaction including management of property values and costs, sites and facilities, subletting, leasing and the myriad of other real estate acquisition and disposition issues.

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Retail Development and Leasing

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Overview

At Barreiro Law Firm our team represents clients’ in the full range of retail development, leasing and management transactions, including all areas of leasing, finance/mortgage lending, design/build, acquisitions/sales, joint venture agreements and listing agreements. We represent owners, developers, brokers, investors, lenders, managers and tenants and provide insights from many years of practical experience in commercial real estate.

Retail Development Services

We guide our clients and provide in-depth insights for owners, developers, brokers, investors, lenders, managers and tenants, for projects in acquisitions, sales, retail leasing, ground leases, build-to-suit transactions, development agreements, construction contracts, joint venture agreements, sale/leaseback transactions, management and listing agreements, finance/mortgage lending among others.

Retail Project Representation

At Barreiro Law Firm we counsel clients on retails projects including:

  • Co-working office spaces
  • Urban retail combining, retail, office, hotel and residential
  • Street retail, entertainment-oriented and traditional retail
  • Retail and commercial malls
  • Entertainment complexes including movie theaters, theaters, hotels and restaurants
  • Redevelopment of properties into retail

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Litigation and Dispute Resolution

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Our litigation team is composed of experienced attorneys and possess an in-depth understanding and insights to deal with a full array of legal issues. Our team approaches every case from different perspectives and take proactive measures to protect your interests as well as to provide practical problem solving and prudent risk management. We have extensive experience in all matters related to claims and litigation, including all forms of alternative dispute resolution, and state and federal courts and boards of appeals. Circumstances will often dictate aggressive litigation and trial strategies and at other times, creative settlements maybe a better option. Our teams deep experience and sharp instincts can advise you on the best course of action.

Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights

Working with The Barreiro Law Firm bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’ right group means having a team dedicated to result-oriented client service. Our insolvency attorneys represent clients at every level of the capital structure both out of court and in court. We have experience in advising clients about restructuring debtors and preserving the interest of equity holders as they are in pursing the rights of senior lenders.

Construction Litigation and Dispute Resolution

At Barreiro Law Firm our team possesses the experience and capacity to deal with the full range of construction law matters. Our team is committed to taking proactive measures to protect your interests as well as to provide practical problem solving and prudent risk management. Whether you are building, developing, managing or financing a construction project we are committed to helping you achieve your goals. We have extensive experience in all matters related to construction industry claims and litigation, including all forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Product Liability

The Product Liability Team at The Barreiro Law Firm has experience in the full range of challenges that product manufacturers and sellers face. Our team takes a collaborative approach to work with our clients in order to develop effective plans in managing risk, loss prevention, compliance and litigation.

Consumer Protection Defense and Compliance

From marketing and advertising practices, to privacy and data security, to billing and collection issues, to customer service, consumer protection laws and regulations impact business across the board. At The Barreiro Law Firm, our Consumer Protection Defense and Compliance team is committed to proactively anticipate risk, develop compliance plans, and advocate before the regulatory bodies and courts.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

There is great importance in choosing the right lawyer and firm to handle litigation, or issues that could lead to litigation. At Barreiro Law Firm we take a collaborative approach with our clients to fully understand an reach their objectives, evaluate and assess risk, develop a tailored strategy, and vigorously advocate for our clients. Our litigation lawyers have vast experience and resources and we are fully focused on results. The Barreiro Law Firm takes a boutique approach where every case is handled by one of our senior attorneys which means quick and easy communications and crisis assistance whenever and wherever you may need us. Our approach also serves to offer our clients the highest quality of service without overstaffing which results in cost effective litigation with the highest quality of service.

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Corporate Transactions

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Overview

The Barreiro Law Firm stands out for its extensive practical experience in corporate transactions. Our team can guide you through every step of the corporate process, from inception to agreements, contracts and disputes you can rest assured that The Barreiro Law Firm will provide counsel through every stage of the business cycle. We are committed to working proactively to help your organization avoid potential liability.
We advise private and public entities and our team works proactively to avoid potential liability through the development of effective compliance and ethics programs in the following practices:

  • Commercial Lending
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Services
  • Entertainment Law
  • Equipment Financing and Leasing
  • Fashion and Luxury Goods
  • Financial Services
  • Investment Management
  • Joint Ventures
  • Merger and Acquisitions Disputes
  • Opportunity Zones
  • Private Equity
  • Private Investment Funds
  • Project Finance
  • Shareholder Rights, Relations and Dispute Resolution
  • Structured Finance
  • Venture Capital and Emerging Companies

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Credentials

Education

Florida International University Law School, Juris Doctor.
University of Miami, Master in Business Administration.
University of Miami, B.A., Economics and Political Science, Academic Merit Award.

Bar Admissions

Member of the Florida Bar

Memberships

Member of The Fund

Spoken Languages

English
Spanish

Pablo M. Barreiro

Founder of The Barreiro Law Firm

Is a partner and founder of The Barreiro Law Firm and member of The Fund. Mr. Barreiro practices Commercial Real Estate Law, Corporate Law and Litigation. Mr. Barreiro has a unique combination of extensive practical business experience combined with deep knowledge of the law. He has worked as in-house counsel for a multinational real estate company and has extensive experience dealing with lenders, sellers, buyers, real estate agents, and government officials.

As an experienced litigator, Mr. Barreiro takes a collaborative approach to fully understand client’s goals and craft a path of action focused on results. Mr. Barreiro has experience in resolving multi-million dollar cases and understands where to find creative settlement solutions and when to fight aggressively to reach clients’ objectives.

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