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08/20/2026

We’re proud to share that Government Law Group has been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms® for Land Use & Zoning Law! 🏆

This marks our third consecutive year receiving this peer-reviewed distinction, following our recognition in 2025 and 2026. We’re grateful for the continued recognition and proud of the work our team does on behalf of our clients and communities across South Florida.

Those who build in South Florida know that getting a development approved is rarely straightforward. Between evolving local ordinances, late-night commission meetings, and complex municipal approval processes, projects can face costly delays if you aren’t prepared.

Earning this award year after year comes down to what our Land Use & Zoning practice offers:

- Understanding how individual city commissions and zoning boards operate to anticipate potential hurdles, navigate the approval process, and help clients avoid unnecessary delays.

- We translate confusing land-use restrictions, variances, and special exceptions into clear, actionable steps forward.

- We’re present in person to fight for site plans and entitlement approvals.

A sincere thank you to our clients for trusting us with their development goals, and to our peers across Florida for recognizing our practice once again.

Read more about our Land Use & Zoning practice at the link in the comments.

08/18/2026

Florida voters could change how local governments fund growth and the impact will extend far past property tax bills.

The state’s proposed Amendment 3 would increase property tax exemptions for qualifying homeowners and lower the annual assessment-growth cap on commercial real estate from 10% to 5%.

While that sounds like a win for property owners, local governments still need to fund the roads, emergency services, and infrastructure that keep communities operational.

If property tax revenue shrinks, cities will have to find other ways to balance their budgets.

Here is what that means for business owners, developers, and local real estate:

💡 Municipalities may rely more on impact fees and municipal charges to cover lost property tax revenue.

🤝 P3s will become critical to funding major infrastructure and public projects.

🚧 Expect tighter municipal scrutiny and longer site negotiations as cities look to close funding gaps.

As Florida voters consider Amendment 3 this November, developers, businesses, and property owners should pay close attention to what the proposed property tax changes could mean for real estate development, local government budgets, and infrastructure investment statewide.

08/14/2026

Getting a seat at the table is one thing. Knowing what to do once you’re there is another.

Government relations isn’t just about showing up. It’s about understanding the process, knowing the players and making sure your voice is heard when decisions are being made.

At Government Law Group, our lobbying team helps clients navigate the people, policies and politics that can impact their businesses and projects.

From development and land use issues to legislative and regulatory matters, we bring legal experience and government know-how to the table.

The right strategy can change the conversation.

08/07/2026

Congratulations to our client RedSpeed! 🎉

The City of Boynton Beach, Government is moving forward with plans to select RedSpeed to manage its school-zone speed detection and red-light camera programs.

By using a competitively awarded contract RedSpeed already holds with the City of New Port Richey, Boynton Beach can bring on a proven vendor more quickly and efficiently.

RedSpeed works with cities and counties across Florida to help make school zones and intersections safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. As part of the agreement, our client waived its first month of red-light camera fees, saving Boynton Beach $69,300.

We’re proud of our partner, Neil Schiller, for guiding RedSpeed through the process – no socks required. 👏

07/21/2026

Law360 Real Estate Authority turned to Florida's top real estate minds for its midyear outlook on the state's CRE market, and our Managing Partner Keith Michael Poliakoff was among the experts weighing in. Keith shares that one of 2026’s biggest surprises is how quickly older condominiums have become difficult to finance. Heightened state safety and financial regulations are weighing down these properties, making it hard to secure the funding required to bring them into compliance.

Looking ahead, Keith calls on lawmakers to act. While Florida's new condo safety laws have made buildings safer, they have placed enormous financial pressure on many owners. In addition, stricter Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending standards are compounding the problem. As Keith puts it, the Legislature needs to address affordability for condo owners, particularly through financing solutions that help fixed-income residents pay the mandatory assessments that keep their buildings safe.

Read the full article in the comments for Keith's insights and a look at where Florida real estate is headed in the second half of 2026.

07/10/2026

Government Law Group Managing Partner Keith Michael Poliakoff landed the cover story on the Live Local Act in the South Florida Business Journal. Drawing on his work across multiple Live Local projects, Keith points to the pushback developers still face at the local level, citing as an example the ongoing litigation over proposed developments in Bal Harbour, Hollywood and Miami Beach. He calls on state lawmakers to consider further amendments limiting local officials' ability to block or slow-walk qualifying projects.

Keith and other industry leaders agree that Live Local has already sped up approvals and unlocked hundreds of workforce housing units across South Florida. However, reaching the scale the region needs will take continued refinement of the law.

Read the full article in the comments.

07/04/2026

Two hundred and fifty years? Not bad, America.

The communities we live in today are the result of generations of people who saw potential in our land and decided it was worth it all. Every neighborhood, main street, public park, and city skyline started as an idea before becoming part of everyday life. On our country's 250th birthday, we're celebrating the places that have stood the test of time, the people who helped build them, and those already thinking about what comes next. Happy 250th Birthday to the United States! 🇺🇸

07/02/2026

Some things you can count on every year: hurricane season, property tax bills, and Keith Michael Poliakoff making the Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable – Managing Partner list.

Congratulations to our Managing Partner on being named a Legal Elite Notable Managing Partner for the second consecutive year. Cheers to continued leadership and setting the standard for legal excellence across the state!

Read more at the link in our comments.

06/21/2026

The evidence is in. Dads are:

💼 Lead counsel in "you need to save money" depositions
💼 Chief negotiators of unsolicited life advice we didn't ask for but absolutely needed
💼 Always on call, no retainer required, no questions asked

Verdict: Irreplaceable and unfortunately, always right. Happy from all of us at GLG! ⚖️👔

06/19/2026

The law has always been a battleground for freedom and Juneteenth reminds us that justice doesn't arrive on its own. It's won, over and over, by those who refuse to stop demanding it.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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http://www.govlawgroup.com/

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