Ethan B. Wasserman

Ethan B. Wasserman is a member of the Land Use Practice of the firm’s Miami office. Ethan focuses his practice on land use, development and general real estate matters. He represents clients in all aspects of the development approval process, from site diligence, subdivision and concurrency impacts, land use/zoning applications and construction permitting. During and post construction, clients call on Ethan to assist with day-to-day local government matters, including building and code enforcement, licensing, code enforcement, special master and general business issues. Ethan is proud to bring creative, innovative and efficient strategies to his clients in order to facilitate a streamlined development process as well as create value to his client’s projects. In light of expanding transit options focused in South Florida, Ethan’s multi-jurisdictional experience create unique opportunities for his clients to expand to new markets in Miami-Dade County. With a background in commercial real estate transactions, Ethan is able to view a land use project through the lens of a closing, bringing speed and efficiency outside the scope of a traditional land use role.

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Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2026
•Land Use and Zoning Law, 2024-2026
•Real Estate Law, 2025-2026
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017-2018 and 2022
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Up-and-Comer,' 2018-2021
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2015, 2022 and 2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2014