Clifford Hertz represents entrepreneurial and institutional clients in a variety of real estate and land use and governmental matters. He has experience with Palm Beach County local government matters and real estate.Mr. Hertz’s experience with real estate developers includes working on every aspect of property development with clients from the acquisition of land until the client sells the property and/or turns the land over to an association.In addition to offering a complete range of legal services to his clients, he serves as general counsel, providing day-to-day representation, to many local, national, and international companies. He also works with colleagues on affordable housing projects including bonds, tax credits, real estate issues, and corporate agreements.
Lawyer Profile

Clifford I. Hertz
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Recognized Since:2011
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Recognized in:Land Use and Zoning LawReal Estate Law
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Law School:University of Miami
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Location:One North Clematis Street, Suite 500West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Clifford Hertz represents entrepreneurial and institutional clients in a variety of real estate and land use and governmental matters. He has experience with Palm Beach County local government matters and real estate.Mr. Hertz’s experience with real estate developers includes working on every aspect of property development with clients from the acquisition of land until the client sells the property and/or turns the land over to an association.In addition to offering a complete range of legal services to his clients, he serves as general counsel, providing day-to-day representation, to many local, national, and international companies. He also works with colleagues on affordable housing projects including bonds, tax credits, real estate issues, and corporate agreements.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- University of Miami , JD, graduated 1979
- New York University, BA, graduated 1976
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, Florida
- New York, New York
Affiliations:
- Chamber of the Palm Beaches - Member
- Economic Council of Palm Beach County - Member
- The Florida Bar - Member
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Land Use and Zoning Law, West Palm Beach (2021)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, West Palm Beach (2019)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, West Palm Beach (2017)
- Land Use and Zoning Law, West Palm Beach (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating with Martindale-Hubbell
- The Best Lawyers in America® (2011-2018)
- The Best Lawyers in America® Lawyer of the Year for Land Use & Zoning, West Palm Beach (2014, 2017)
- Top Lawyer by South Florida Legal Guide (2017-2018)
- Florida Super Lawyer (2012-2014, 2016-2018)
- Chambers USA: A Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers–Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (2010-2018)
Special Focus:
- Government Relations
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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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