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Attorney Lionel E. Rubio Renamed as a Firm Shareholder

The firm recently renamed Lionel E. Rubio as a firm shareholder. Lionel, a former shareholder of the firm, returned after serving as a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer for an investment advisory firm.

He primarily practices in the firm’s real estate and land use practice area, representing clients in real estate, land use and development, condominium, and local governmental law. Lionel has worked closely on behalf of both public and private clients including representation on behalf of and before various governmental agencies including City Councils, Code Enforcement Boards, Development Review Committees, and Planning and Zoning Boards.

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Florida Eliminating Sales Tax on Commercial Leases Starting October 1, 2025

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Fourteen from Winderweedle Named 2026 Best Lawyers in America©,Two Named “Ones to Watch”

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