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Thank you for visiting Wernick&Co

We are pleased to announce that as of February 26, 2024, Steven J. Wernick, Esq. AICP, Joseph A. Ruiz, Esq. and Isaiah Valcin, LEED AP BD+C have joined the Miami office of Day Pitney LLP, and will continue to represent clients in the areas of Land Use, Zoning & Local Government Affairs, with a particular emphasis on Real Estate Development and placemaking solutions across South Florida’s built environment.

Note: As of February 26, 2024, Wernick & Co, PLLC is no longer actively representing clients.  All content contained on this website, including statements about the Firm’s experience and representative matters, reflect the Firm’s practice prior to February 26, 2024, and should not be interpreted as law firm advertising or solicitation. 

Find our new contact information and learn more about our move to Day Pitney LLP at https://go.daypitney.com/wernick-welcome

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Who we are

A boutique land use shop based in Miami, Florida with a reputation as go-to attorneys and counselors for knowledgeable and effective legal services and placemaking solutions.

Wernick & Co, PLLC brings expertise in land use and zoning law earned through years of hands-on experience advising developers and other real estate industry clients, from due diligence to entitlement strategy to navigating zoning regulations and the development approval process. The firm works directly on some of South Florida’s most complex and exciting urban redevelopment projects and emerging neighborhoods re-defining the built environment today.

PROFILES

Firm Values

Character is the aggregate of traits that form the individual nature of a person, place or thing. There is value in authenticity. The Firm places an emphasis on working with clients with strong character and appreciation for projects that are thoughtfully designed to be compatible and accretive to the place where they are located.

 

Commitment is a pledge or dedication towards an obligation. We are committed to our clients, our work, and our passion for placemaking. This means being the best we can be. Steadfast and Loyal. And ultimately delivering results with value.

 

Collaboration is to work jointly together in an intellectual endeavor. We enlist collaborative planning in the work we do; and we look for opportunities to build and achieve together with our clients, design professionals, engineers, local government staff and elected officials. On matters that call for broader collaboration or advancing public policy initiatives, we tap into our extensive network of relationships with civic leaders, nonprofit organizations and policy experts.

 

Community is a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society. We see our work and advocacy for clients as part of a larger collective effort to adapt, restore and improve upon the built environment and the quality of life in the neighborhoods in which we work. The Firm and our professionals are involved in the community through charitable organizations and leadership positions, and this civic involvement enhances the credibility we bring to the table with local government officials.

What sets
us apart

  • Hands-On Approach to our Practice.
    First, we understand our client’s goals and objectives to develop a tailor-made strategy to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Technical Expertise.
    We bring top-notch technical expertise in land use planning and zoning to navigate the complexities of local government regulations and processes. We represent clients working on innovative projects incorporating co-living, co-working and other emerging segments of the real estate market. Our knowledge and awareness of ‘best practices’ in land use and zoning often puts us in the room with elected officials and staff working on legislation and new policy initiatives.
  • The Greater Good.
    We have our finger on the pulse of the community by serving on municipal boards and the boards of local 501c(3) nonprofits organizations. This enables us to bring government officials and key stakeholder groups together around common ground to identify and achieve win-win solutions.
  • Crafting Your Story.
    Communication is key. With our unique skillset and experience in City Hall, we help craft the narrative of a project to highlight public benefits around a client project.
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