Education
- J.D., cum laude, University of Miami School of Law, 1971
- B.A., University of South Florida, 1968
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- New York
Memberships
- Advisory Committee of the University of Miami Law Center's Institute on Real Property and Institute on Condominium and Cluster Developments
- Broward County Bar Association
Suite 1500
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
TEL: 954-527-2414
FAX: 954-333-4014
Since 1996, Mr. Goorland has served, full-time, as Chair of the Firm's Ethics & Risk Management Committee and the Firm's In-House Counsel. In this capacity he handles all matters related to the Rules of Professional Conduct including conflicts of interest. A well-respected speaker, Mr. Goorland has made numerous presentations on professional ethics at seminars for attorneys. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1972 (inactive as of 2008).
Prior to 1996, Mr. Goorland concentrated his practice in real estate law, representing clients in the acquisition, sale and construction of commercial real estate. His experience included negotiating and structuring those transactions and preparing related documents. He also has extensive background in representing clients regarding construction and permanent financing of real estate transactions, including the negotiation and documentation of construction loan agreements.
During Mr. Goorland's 30+ years of working with developers, builders, lenders, architects, engineers, surveyors and various governmental agencies, Mr. Goorland also handled complex lease transactions and developed a thorough background in real property title matters. His extensive experience in the area enabled him to find practical solutions to his clients' legal problems. In addition, he regularly appeared before governmental bodies in connection with needed governmental approvals.
Mr. Goorland is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
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