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Steven Diebenow

Land use and zoning Attorney at Jacksonville, FL

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About Steven

Learn Steven’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Land use and zoning
    50%
    Adept at identifying, preparing and securing the necessary permits for land use and zoning, certificates of appropriateness, minor modifications and administrative deviations, exceptions and variances and negotiating with governmental agencies regarding land development and environmental regulations

  2. Real estate
    25%
    Assist clients in the area of real estate transactions, from acquisition and sales to development and leasing for landlords and tenants.

  3. Government
    15%
    Address issues and develop opportunities for both the public and private sectors in the areas of land use, zoning, incentives, and procurement

  4. State, local, and municipal law
    10%

As a registered lobbyist across a wide range of issues, I represent individuals, corporations, landowners and developers to secure business and development incentives as well as entitlements including land use, zoning, concurrency and mobility fee approvals. A partner in the firm, I also provide legal counsel in real estate transactions including the acquisition, entitlement, financing, and development of all types of commercial and residential properties.
Licensed for 27 years
State DC
Status Good Standing
Acquired 1996
Updated 06/08/2022
State FL
Status Member in Good Standing
Acquired 1995
Updated 02/23/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow, PLLC
1 Independent Drive, Ste. 1200
Jacksonville, FL, 322025014

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AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Driver, McAfee, Hawthorne & Diebenow, PLLC
  • 2010 - Present
  • Principal
  • Rock Creek Capital
  • 2008 - 2010
  • Chief of Staff, Mayor John Peyton
  • City of Jacksonville
  • 2004 - 2008
  • Chief of Policy and Planning, Mayor John Peyton
  • City of Jacksonville
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Partner
  • Rogers Towers, P.A.
  • 2001 - 2003
  • Attorney
  • Rogers Towers, P.A.
  • 1996 - 2001
  • Staff Assistant, Senator Bob Graham (D-FL)
  • U.S. Senate
  • 1995 - 1996
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Education

  • University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
  • Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
  • 1994
  • University of Florida
  • BS - Bachelor of Science
  • 1991

Associations

  • Jacksonville Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • National Association of Industrial and Office Properties
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Northeast Florida Builders Association
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Jacksonville Transportation Authority
  • Former Vice Chairman
  • N/A
  • Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A
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Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2019
  • Ultimate Attorney
  • Jacksonville Business Journal
  • 2018
  • Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2018
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Jacksonville Magazine
  • 2018
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2018
  • Lawyer of the Year
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2017
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2017
  • Best Lawyers in America, Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Best Lawyers
  • 2016
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2016
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2014
  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2013
  • Leadership Jacksonville
  • Leadership Jacksonville
  • 2005
  • 40 under 40
  • Jacksonville Business Journal
  • 2003
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Jacksonville Land use and zoning Lawyer Steven Diebenow
Steven Diebenow
Land use and zoning Attorney
Jacksonville, FL
Licensed for 27 years