Christopher Penelas

Christopher Penelas

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Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Christopher Penelas
Christopher Penelas
Miami, FL
Works at
Akerman LLP

228 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Christopher A. Penelas focuses his practice on land use, zoning, and government relations. He regularly represents clients before local governments and county boards. Christopher has experience representing clients in code enforcement proceedings, zoning applications, ordinance modifications, site plan approvals, appeals, and other administrative and quasi-judicial processes.

Born and raised in Miami, Christopher is actively involved in the community spending his spare time working with local political candidates and numerous non-profits.

Works at
Akerman LLP

228 Best Lawyers awards

Akerman LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 2021

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law

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