A dealmaker and problem solver, Harlene focuses her practice on real estate and corporate matters, counseling clients in regard to public-private partnerships and financing as well as transportation, technology and data privacy matters. She also serves as a title agent for the firm’s Florida offices.

Harlene assists entrepreneurs, local government, borrowers, developers, lenders and a broad range of corporate entities with structuring, negotiating and documenting commercial and real estate transactions to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations as well as fulfilling their contractual obligations and reaching their goals. Skilled at resolving conflicts, she is adept at bringing parties together to strike deals that reduce risk and maximize potential gain.

Harlene works with her clients to understand their industry and their business goals in order to design transactions that leverage their strengths and achieve the desired results. A direct communicator, she avoids complicated legal jargon, ensuring clients are clear about each step to avoid misunderstandings that can lead to delays and potentially costly disputes.

As a former assistant city attorney, Harlene is an indispensable ally in negotiations with the public sector. She has extensive experience both representing and negotiating with state and local government entities.