Michael J.J. Yanopoulos is a Senior Associate in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Land Use Practice Group.
Michael represents developers and property owners in all aspects of land use, zoning, entitlement, and permitting. His practice spans residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects throughout South Florida, where he guides clients through complex regulatory and governmental approvals and positions their projects for development.
Michael has substantial experience regarding transit-oriented development projects and has secured approvals for clients under Florida's Live Local Act and within Miami's Rapid Transit Zone. He brings a practical, results-driven approach to each matter, anticipating regulatory hurdles and developing strategies that move projects from concept to approval efficiently.
Prior to starting his legal career, Michael worked for real estate developers, managing entitlements and rezoning efforts for large-scale mixed-use and residential developments. Since then, he has gained substantial land use and zoning experience in private practice at Miami law firms. This combination of industry and legal experience allows him to provide practical, business-minded counsel that aligns with his clients’ development objectives.
Credentials
Education
- University of Miami, LL.M., Real Property Development (2017)
- Thomas University, J.D. (2017)
- Florida International University, B.B.A., International Business and Management (2017)
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Professional and Civic
- Builder Association of South Florida
- The Florida Bar
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
