profile image

Cecelia Bonifay

Akerman LLP

Cecelia Bonifay, chair of Akerman’s Land Use and Development Practice, helps developers navigate the governmental approval process for their real estate projects. With a strong background in urban planning and development approvals for large-scale projects, she has represented DDR, FedEx, Kitson & Partners, Mattamy Homes, and Pineloch Management, among others in the development of commercial, residential, and industrial projects.

Clients benefit from her keen analysis of a wide range of land use, zoning, sustainable development, and environmental matters. She performs due diligence for development projects in Florida and across the United States.

Collaborating with the firm’s land use development and planning professionals, Cecelia assists clients in permitting and structuring economic incentives packages. Having worked in a variety of posts in Florida government agencies, Cecelia understands the approval process from both sides of the table.

Cecelia has devoted more than 25 years to the community. She has held several leadership positions at the Urban Land Institute, including co-chair of the Climate Change, Land Use, and Energy Committee, immediate past chair of its Florida Statewide Summit, a current member of its 2017 Executive Planning Committee, and chair of its Central Florida District Council.

She is a member of the Advisory Board for the Kelley A. Bergstrom Real Estate Center at the University of Florida and secretary treasurer of the Orlando Economic Development Commission. She also serves as the president emeritus of the Crealde School of Art and as a board member of United Arts of Central Florida.

Education :

  • J.D., Florida State University College of Law, 1985
  • M.S.D., Florida State University, Urban & Regional Planning, 1973
  • B.A., Florida State University, History, 1967

Bar Admissions : Florida

Professional Experience :

  • Lake County, Florida, City Attorney and Attorney to the Lake County School Board
  • Department of Community Affairs, Florida, Assistant to the Secretary and Lobbyist
  • Department of Administration, Florida, Liaison to the State’s 11 Regional Planning Councils

Affiliations :

  • Orlando Economic Partnership, Executive Committee Member, Board Member; Finance Committee, Co-Chair
  • Orlando Economic Development Commission, Board of Directors, Secretary/Treasurer, 2016; Finance & Audit Committee, Chair, 2016; Strategic Planning Committee, Chair, 2016; Business Development Committee, Former Co-Chair, 2016
  • Bergstrom Center For Real Estate Studies, University of Florida, Advisory Board Member
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI), Central Florida District Council, Board Member, Past Chair; ULI Florida Summit, Chair
  • Urban Land Institute (ULI), Climate Change, Land Use, and Energy (CLUE) Committee, Co-Chair
  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) of Orlando, Past President
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Member
  • Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Council
  • Crealde School of Art, Board of Directors; Past President, Past Secretary
  • United Arts of Central Florida, Board Member
  • Leadership Lake and Orange Counties, Graduate

Cost

Rate : $$$

What types of cases Attorney Cecelia Bonifay & Akerman LLP can handle?
Akerman LLP can handle cases related to laws concerning Real Estate, Construction, Appeals, Health Care, Government, Transportation, Land Use & Zoning, Energy & Environmental. We manually verify each attorney’s practice areas before approving their profiles and reviews on our website.
Where is Akerman LLP located?
Akerman LLP is located at 420 S Orange Ave #1200, Orlando, FL 32801, USA. You can reach out to Akerman LLP using their phone line 407 419 8540. You can also check their website akerman.com or email them at cecelia.bonifay@akerman.com.
How much would it cost to hire Akerman LLP?
Cecelia Bonifay lawyer charges are specific to each case. However, they work with contingency fees and its ranges from $$ to $$$. They also provide free consultation [and no obligation quotes] if you are interested to hire.
Are Cecelia Bonifay reviews trust-able?
We have the ratings and reviews moderation team who checks and verifies every review submitted on our website manually. You can trust all the reviews you see on Cecelia Bonifay lawyer profile listing.

Rate and write a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Is this your profile?Claim it now.

Make sure your information is up to date.
Akerman LLP
420 S Orange Ave #1200, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Get directions
diamond elite badge
profile image

Robert L. McKenna III

4.8
Huntington Beach, California, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Tyler Nicoll

0.0
Naples, Florida, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Lina Stillman

4.9
New York, New York, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

David Centeno

4.5
New York, New York, US
Advertisement