Drew Thomas Melville

Drew Thomas Melville

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 18 years

Real estate Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Land Use & Zoning, Environmental and Natural Resources

101 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Drew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 80%

Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Residential Real Estate Transactions, Closings, Title Insurance, Escrow Services, Commercial Leasing.

19 years

80%
Environmental and Natural Resources 10%

Representation before federal, state and local environmental agencies.

10%
Land Use and Zoning 10%

Developer Representation, Site Plan Applications, Rezoning Applications, Land Use Plan Amendment Applications, Conditional Use Applications, Zoning Verification, Site Due Diligence.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 450-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 6 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Clark Hill PLC

101 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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Posted by Andres | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great experience

I was a first time real estate buyer here in Florida. The commercial transaction was related to both an E2 visa on my side and a 1031 tax exchange on the side of the sellers. This required quite a bit of flexibility and creativity to accommodate the interests of everyone involved in the matter. Fortu...nately Drew proved to be knowledgeable on finding a solution for the timing of the contract that allowed for all to go through smoothly. The fact that Drew was promptly available to work out any issues is a BIG plus that should be taken into account when looking for an attorney. In the end, everything went well and everyone was happy. I’d definitely recommend Drew to anyone in similar complex situations. Andrés

Posted by Jordan | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Amazing results with Melville Law!

I could not be happier with the outcome of my first home purchase after hiring Melville Law, PA to handle the whole transaction. Mr. Melville's knowledge and expertise to navigate through what can be a grueling and stressful process was a buyer's dream come true for me. I was hoping to win a bid ...and buy my first home on an auction website. Mr. Melville advised me on how bid most effectively which allowed me to win the bid that yielded a large amount of home equity with my first home purchase. Not only did he help me attain the winning bid, he was able to persevere a very one-sided, “As-Is” contract that was heavily in favor of the seller, a government-sponsored entity who owns many of the loans in the American market and can be riddled with bureaucracy. He demanded from the seller to repair a leaky roof soffit and dying sod that were the genesis of two city code enforcement violations, that he later assisted me in getting those city code liens reduced to a fraction of the original amount owed. He accomplished this by displaying a thorough presentation in front of the city committee with the before and after improvements to the property that seller and I made as well stated my case in which he got the city violation amount heavily reduced. He also got the seller to agree to make the repairs under an “As-Is” contract where they could have said no and been completely within their rights. Mr. Melville had contacts within the seller’s organization who also helped shepherd the repairs through. As the contract was nearing its expiration date, I faced several problems: 1. The roof repair had not been made; 2. I was facing eviction from my current landlord’s foreclosure; 3. It was nearing the holidays and with extended family in town, my family would have nowhere to stay if evicted before closing. Mr. Melville went well above and beyond the call of duty, and I was completely blown away by the results his firm produced as well as succeeded in getting me closed on time. I would utilize Mr. Melville services over and over again for any real estate transaction in the future and will be recommending him to all my family and friends who need help with any type of real estate down the road. Thanks again Melville Law for your outstanding services and amazing results!

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2024

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Ralph Bailey Memorial Scholarship, University of Florida College of Law

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Senior Counsel, Clark Hill

2015 - 2024

Owner, Melville Law, P.A.

2013 - 2015

Associate Corporate Counsel, The Viera Company/A. Duda & Sons

2010 - 2013

Attorney, Phelan Hallinan, PLC

2009 - 2010

Senior Attorney, Florida Department of Environmental Protection

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Randall K Roger and Associates

Associations

2020 - Present

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties

2015 - Present

Urban Land Institute

Member - Urban and Mixed Use Development Product Council

2015 - Present

International Council of Shopping Centers

2007 - Present

Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section

2007 - Present

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Education

2006

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Florida College of Design Construction and Planning

Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning

2002

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology and Political Science

Publications

2005

Florida State Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law Whiskey is for Drinking: Recent Watwer Law Developments in Florida

Languages

English

French

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