Clifford I. Hertz
Partner
Suite 1410
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Clifford serves as the managing partner of the West Palm Beach office, where he represents both entrepreneurial and institutional clients in a broad range of real estate, land use, and governmental matters. He brings extensive experience navigating Palm Beach County local government issues and complex real estate transactions.
Clifford advises real estate developers through every stage...
Clifford serves as the managing partner of the West Palm Beach office, where he represents both entrepreneurial and institutional clients in a broad range of real estate, land use, and governmental matters. He brings extensive experience navigating Palm Beach County local government issues and complex real estate transactions.
Clifford advises real estate developers through every stage of the development lifecycle from land acquisition to project completion. In recent years, he has acted as local counsel on several of the largest real estate transactions in Palm Beach County, leveraging his deep knowledge of land use, land development, and real estate law.
In addition to providing comprehensive legal counsel, Clifford serves as general counsel to numerous local, national, and international companies, offering day to day strategic support. He also collaborates with firm colleagues on affordable housing initiatives, including matters involving bonds, tax credits, real estate considerations, and corporate agreements.
of the development lifecycle from land acquisition to project completion. In recent years, he has acted as local counsel on several of the largest real estate transactions in Palm Beach County, leveraging his deep knowledge of land use, land development, and real estate law.
In addition to providing comprehensive legal counsel, Clifford serves as general counsel to numerous local, national, and international companies, offering day to day strategic support. He also collaborates with firm colleagues on affordable housing initiatives, including matters involving bonds, tax credits, real estate considerations, and corporate agreements.
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, JD, cum laude (1979)
- New York University, BA (1976)
Admissions
- Florida
- New York
Practice Areas
Industries
Media
Recognitions
- Palm Beach Illustrated, Top Lawyer, Land Use and Zoning Law (2021, 2023, 2024)
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use and Zoning Law (2011–2026), Real Estate Law (2011–2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, West Palm Beach, FL, Land Use & Zoning Law (2014, 2017, 2019, 2021)
- Top Lawyer by South Florida Legal Guide (2017–2021)
- Florida Super Lawyer (2012–2014, 2016–2019)
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – Florida (2010–2018), Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – South Florida (2019–2024)
Professional Activities
- Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southeast Florida/Caribbean Advisory Board
- Member, The Florida Bar
- Trustee, Chamber of the Palm Beaches
- Chair-Elect, Economic Council of Palm Beach County
Clifford serves as the managing partner of the West Palm Beach office, where he represents both entrepreneurial and institutional clients in a broad range of real estate, land use, and governmental matters. He brings extensive experience navigating Palm Beach County local government issues and complex real estate transactions.
Clifford advises real estate developers through every stage... of the development lifecycle from land acquisition to project completion. In recent years, he has acted as local counsel on several of the largest real estate transactions in Palm Beach County, leveraging his deep knowledge of land use, land development, and real estate law.
In addition to providing comprehensive legal counsel, Clifford serves as general counsel to numerous local, national, and international companies, offering day to day strategic support. He also collaborates with firm colleagues on affordable housing initiatives, including matters involving bonds, tax credits, real estate considerations, and corporate agreements.
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, JD, cum laude (1979)
- New York University, BA (1976)
Admissions
- Florida
- New York
Practice Areas
- Affordable and Workforce Housing
- Commercial Leasing
- Economic Development
- State & Local Government Relations
- Real Estate
Industries
- Palm Beach Illustrated, Top Lawyer, Land Use and Zoning Law (2021, 2023, 2024)
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Land Use and Zoning Law (2011–2026), Real Estate Law (2011–2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Lawyer of the Year, West Palm Beach, FL, Land Use & Zoning Law (2014, 2017, 2019, 2021)
- Top Lawyer by South Florida Legal Guide (2017–2021)
- Florida Super Lawyer (2012–2014, 2016–2019)
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – Florida (2010–2018), Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use – South Florida (2019–2024)
- Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southeast Florida/Caribbean Advisory Board
- Member, The Florida Bar
- Trustee, Chamber of the Palm Beaches
- Chair-Elect, Economic Council of Palm Beach County
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