Robert Sanders

Robert Sanders focuses his practice on governmental, administrative and real estate matters. Prior to joining the firm, former West Palm Beach Mayor Nancy Graham brought Sanders out of semi-retirement to serve as Deputy City Attorney. In that position, Sanders was in charge of city transactions and pivotal economic development projects. He also served as a board member of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County. Sanders then became the City Administrator of West Palm Beach. Sanders was a key negotiator and advisor crafting deals in West Palm Beach, including projects such as the Convention Center, the redevelopment of the West Palm Beach Auditorium, and the city’s previous baseball stadium site, and today’s The Square, previously named City Place, a $750,000,000 development of 72 vacant acres in downtown West Palm Beach.

Before his tenure with the City of West Palm Beach, he was a venture capitalist providing capital and organizational consulting to new and expanding business ventures. Bob had retired as the President and Chief Operating Officer of a nationally recognized real estate development company that developed, constructed and managed regional and local retail malls, office buildings and hotels.

On August 22, 2023, the City of West Palm Beach passed a proclamation naming August 22 as “Robert Sanders Day” in West Palm Beach honoring him for his many contributions to the growth and improvement of West Palm Beach in overseeing the development of transformational projects and for his longstanding involvement spanning 40 years.

On July 16, 2024, Florida’s largest music, art and waterfront festival presented Sanders with the “SunFest Legacy Award” for his 40 continuous years of volunteer service and dedication.

Concentrations

•Governmental and administrative law
•RFQ/RFP strategist
•Litigation
•Acquisitions
•Construction
•Development
•Leasing
•Management and disposition of property
•Planning and zoning
•Permitting
•Equity and debt financing
•Venture capital
•Real estate

Concentrations

•Governmental and administrative law
•RFQ/RFP strategist
•Litigation
•Acquisitions
•Construction
•Development
•Leasing
•Management and disposition of property
•Planning and zoning
•Permitting
•Equity and debt financing
•Venture capital
•Real estate

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2010-2026
•Recognized, Palm Beach Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers,' 2018-2020, 2022-2025
•Recipient, Sunfest Legacy Award, 2024
•Team Member, Best Lawyers in America 'Top Listed - Government Relations,' 2018
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Government Relations Law Firm of the Year,' 2014
•Ranked, Tier 1 - Government Relations, Miami Metropolitan Area
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011, 2012, 2022 and 2023
•Member, Winning Team, Chambers USA Award for Excellence, Real Estate, 2010 and 2017