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Cecelia Bonifay

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2006.
420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200 Orlando, Florida 32801
(407) 423-4000
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Firm: Akerman LLP
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Akerman LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (407) 423-4000

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. Her professional accolades include recognition in Chambers USA and The Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in land use and zoning.

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.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Environmental Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
Real Estate Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Cecelia Bonifay
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Land Use and Zoning Law, Orlando (2021)
Environmental Law, Orlando (2020)
Land Use and Zoning Law, Orlando (2017)
Land Use and Zoning Law, Orlando (2014)
  • Florida Real Estate Journal 2004, Recognized as a "Top Woman in Commercial Real Estate"
  • Real Estate Florida 2008, Recognized as "Woman of Influence"
  • Super Lawyers Magazine 2007, 2009-2016, Listed in Florida for Real Estate and Land Use/Zoning
  • The Legal 500 2008-2009, 2012-2016, Recommended for Real Estate & Construction - Land Use/Zoning
  • Chambers USA 2008-2016, Ranked in Florida for Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (407) 423-4000
420 South Orange Avenue, Suite 1200
Orlando, Florida 32801
Orlando, Florida 32801
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