Mark C. Alhadeff resumeMC.A,E.
ARK LHADEFF SQ
767 Arthur Godfrey Road mark@alhadefflaw.com
Miami Beach, Florida 33140 305.538.2344
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EAL STATE TTORNEY
Proven success in negotiating, drafting, and closing multi-million dollar real estate
transactions. Background includes work with Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions,
and government agencies. Outstanding deal-making skills demonstrated by success in large
transactions involving complex financing, zoning, and development projects. Major clients
include The Related Group, and the City of Marathon (Florida). Excellent negotiation,
research, and writing skills. Particular expertise in:
Corporate Transactions Real Estate Law Contracts
Government Law/Compliance Zoning Laws Commercial Leases
Construction Financing Land Acquisitions Loan Documents
Cross-Functional Collaboration Negotiations Permits/Variances
Computer Skills: West Law, Lexis, WordPerfect, MS Word & Excel
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ELECTED CCOMPLISHMENTS
Negotiated purchase and sales contracts for large multi-acre developments valued at $10M+.
Successfully represented receivers in the management and sale of commercial properties,
including a 100 unit condominium on Miami Beach.
Represented the Purchaser of a defaulted mortgage encumbering a Miami Beach nightclub.
Represented local municipality, drafted ordinances and resolutions. Advised Mayor and City
Commission on local/national law. Prosecuted code enforcement and unsafe structure cases.
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ROFESSIONAL XPERIENCE
THE ALHADEFF LAW GROUP, P.L. CURRENT
Founder
Focusing on all aspect of both commercial and residential real estate law and corporate governance law.
Represented lenders in foreclosure and short sale actions.
Represented purchasers and sellers of properties throughout South Florida including entity formation
and joint venture agreements.
Acted as local counsel and provided local opinion letters for foreign lenders.
Title agent for Chicago Title Insurance Company.
STEARNS, WEAVER, MILLER, WEISSLER, ALHADEFF & SITTERSON, PA, Miami, FL 2002-2009
Full service commercial law firm with 115+ attorneys practicing in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and Tampa.
Real Estate/Land Use/Government Attorney
Focused on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including financing, contract
negotiations, and leasing. Represented clients in land use matters such as applications for zoning
changes and approvals of development agreements.
MC.A P-2-
ARK LHADEFFAGE
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XPERIENCE ONTINUED
Drafted and implemented homeowner association documents for 2,000-acre mixed use
development near Tampa, and 2,000-acre beach-front development in Nicaragua.
Represented non-profit agencies in negotiations with local municipality for grants in excess of
$30M.
Represented general contractors in multimillion dollar high-rise construction project contracts.
Managed original financing, mezzanine financing, and refinancing of individual properties and
portfolios valued at over $300M.
Drafted zoning analysis and opinions. Advised clients on potential purchases.
Represented the City of Marathon in Monroe County as assistant City Attorney.
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM, LLP, New York, NY 1998-1999
One of the largest global law firms with a client base that includes nearly one-half of the Fortune 500
companies.
Legal Assistant, Mergers & Acquisitions Group/Golden Parachute Group
Managed production of closing documents, organized meetings, and interfaced with clients.
Performed and managed due diligence for multimillion dollar transactions.
Took lead, with supervision, on several medium-size transactions.
Trusted with extremely confidential and market-sensitive information.
JP MORGAN, New York, NY 1997-1998
than 100 countries.
Transaction Settlement Specialist, Swaps Middle Office
Input, reconciled, and documented transactions. Helped price complex securities using financial
models.
Quickly obtained in-depth knowledge of financial markets and derivatives.
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SSOCIATIONS
DUCATION &
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL, Philadelphia, PA
Juris Doctor, 2002
Member Small Business Clinic & Rugby Team
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, OLIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, St. Louis, MO
BSBA, Finance, International Business, 1997
Epsilon Pi Fraternity; House Manager, Standards Board Chair
Vice President, Executive Committee of Mount Sinai Young Presidents Club
Executive Board, Friends of the New World Symphony