Wayne M. Pathman

Wayne M. Pathman is managing partner of Miami-based Pathman Law, LLC. He has gained an unparalleled reputation as one of Florida’s distinguished lawyers with more than 30 years of experience in land use, zoning, and environmental law, water law, and commercial litigation, and as an outstanding civic leader.Florida Trendmagazine selected Mr. Pathman as one of the “500 Most Influential Executives in Florida” from 2019 through 2023. The statewide top-tier publication recognizes Mr. Pathman for his passionate involvement in the South Florida community which includes his leadership position for three years as the chairman of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. The lifelong Miami Beach resident is active throughout South Florida. Mr. Pathman was recently elected to his sixth term as chairman of the City of Miami’s Climate Resilience Committee. He was elected the committee’s first chairman in 2015 when the panel was formed and named the Sea Level Rise Committee. He frequently advises the South Florida community on the economic impact of sea level rise.Mr. Pathman has extensive experience representing businesses, developers, and individuals before administrative and regulatory bodies at the municipal, state, and federal levels in land use, zoning, and environmental matters. Clients rely on Mr. Pathman to advise them on all aspects involving land use and development negotiations and approvals, zoning and acquisition of properties, and all aspects of RFPs. He is a leading authority and lecturer on issues regarding water law.Mr. Pathman represents developers of apartment buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and historic properties. He frequently represents residential and commercial developers seeking land use and zoning approval. He also represents developers and individuals regarding marine docks and dockage issues. He also represents numerous businesses and individuals with complex commercial litigation matters regarding contract disputes with zoning and real estate matters. Mr. Pathman frequently addresses various government agencies and private institutions on land use, zoning and water-related matters.Numerous publications have honored Mr. Pathman for his tireless work in the community and his professional accomplishments. Publications such asSuper Lawyers,Florida Trend,Best Lawyers in America, and theSouth Florida Legal Guidecontinue to recognize Mr. Pathman as a “Top Lawyer” and an outstanding civic leader.Miami Todayincluded Mr. Pathman in its annual “Book of Leaders,” and separately featured Mr. Pathman as “The Achiever.”Mr. Pathman is often quoted by media outlets such as theMiami Herald,El Nuevo Herald,South Florida Business Journal,Daily Business Review,Miami Today,Florida Trend,New York Times,Newsweek,Time,The New Yorker,Rolling Stone Magazine, MSNBC, and WLRN-Public Radio.