Vanessa M. Bertran, Of Counsel

Vanessa M. Bertran, Of Counsel

Vanessa M. Bertran, Of Counsel

305.722.2002
vmb@agentislaw.com
Languages spoken
English

Agentis

Fort Lauderdale, FL
United States

Vanessa actively handles a significant range of real estate matters, from commercial and residential transactions and closings, to sophisticated commercial foreclosure litigation, to real estate operation issues including landlord/tenant disputes and evictions. Her practice also includes probate administration and general litigation.

Representative Matters:

  • Represented private investor in constitutional challenge regarding amendments to the Florida Condominium Act.
  • Represented clients in the sale, purchase, and refinance of commercial and residential properties.
  • Represented distressed investors and opportunity funds in acquiring note and title to properties.
  • Represented clients in restructuring real estate loan agreements.
  • Represented clients in administrating their estates.
  • Represented major lending institutions in multimillion dollar foreclosure actions.
  • Regularly advised clients in commercial lease disputes, zoning and land use matters, leasing, brokerage issues, employment law, and construction and lien issues.
  • Represented several property management companies in landlord/tenant issues including lease terminations and eviction proceedings.
  • Represented private investor in constitutional challenge regarding amendments to the Florida Condominium Act.

Awards and Recognitions:

  • Thomas University School of Law Outstanding Pro Bono Award
  • Peter T. Fay Inn of Court, Member
  • President’s Volunteer Service Award
  • National Dean’s List at Florida International University
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars, National Scholar of Promise

Publications:

  • “If the Shoe Fits: Antitrust and Bankruptcy Reorganization”, Dade County Bar Association Journal, January 2013
  • CABA Brief, Spring 2011
  • CABA Brief, Summer 2011
  • “Justice Watch: Suit Challenges State Law Redirecting Rent Payments,” Daily Business Review, May 2011

Professional and Community Activities:

  • Cuban American Bar Association, CABA Brief Committee, Media Editor
  • Young Philanthropist of Baptist Health, Social Committee
  • Builders Association of South Florida, Member
  • Miami-Dade Economic Advocacy trust (MDEAT) Homeownership Assistance Program (HAP) Certified mortgage loan broker

Education:

  • J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law
  • B.A., Florida International University

Admitted To:

  • Florida Bar
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida;
  • District of Columbia Bar

Prior Affiliations:

  • Vanessa M. Bertran, P.A.
  • Law Office of Charles W. Battisti
  • Infante, Zumpano, Salazar & Miloch, LLC
  • Gamba and Lombaba, PA
  • Miami-Dade County Court, Judicial Intern for Judge Victoria del Pino
Practice Areas
Commercial Real Estate Law
Leases and Leasing Law
Litigation
Probate Law
Probate Administration Law
Real Estate Law
Contracts Law
Finance Law
Local Counsel
Mortgage Law
Property Law
Trusts and Estates Law