Dana Somerstein

Partner

Dana Somerstein is a partner in Greenspoon Marder LLP’s Real Estate and Banking & Finance practice groups, representing clients in a wide range of real estate transactions, including counseling developers and lenders on the acquisition, sale, financing and leasing of both commercial and residential properties nationwide. She has experience working throughout the U.S., closing transactions involving retail, mixed-use, multi-family, hotel, office, warehouse, condominium, automobile dealership and self-storage. Known for her creative problem-solving and leadership, Ms. Somerstein is a trusted advocate who assumes lead roles in every matter she handles.

Beyond her legal expertise, Ms. Somerstein is deeply committed to making an impact in her community. She recently concluded her role as Chair for 211 Broward, a 24/7 helpline providing crisis intervention and health and human services support, and continues to hold leadership roles with the organization. She is also a board member of Women in Distress of Broward County, an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence. Additionally, she serves as Chair of a leading event for the Innocence Project of Florida, which works to free innocent prisoners and help them rebuild their lives. As a proud double Gator, she enjoys serving as Vice President of her sorority’s Housing Board and as a member of the Alumni Advisory Board for Florida Blue Key, the University of Florida’s oldest honorary organization.

Ms. Somerstein has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to the legal field, including being named to Best Lawyers® “Best Lawyers in America” for Real Estate Law, Lawdragon‘s “500 X – The Next Generation,” Super Lawyers magazine’s “Florida Rising Stars” for Banking, and in 2024 being listed among South Florida Business Journal‘s “40 Under 40,” in addition to several other notable accolades.

Experience

Professional and Community Involvement

UF Levin College of Law, Law Center Association Board of Trustees
Women in Distress of Broward County, Inc., Board Member
CREW Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Member
Innocence Project of Florida, “Stand Up For Innocence,” Host Committee Chair
Leadership Florida, Class of 2020
Leadership Florida, Gold Coast Region Council, Member
211 Broward
- Chair, 2022-2024
- Vice Chair, 2021-2022
- Board of Directors
The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, Member
Leadership Broward Class XXXVI
Florida Blue Key, Alumni Advisory Board Member
Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Six Pillars Emerging Leaders, Council Member
City of Fort Lauderdale, Complete Count Advisory Committee, Former Vice Chair
City of Fort Lauderdale, Community Services Board, Former Member
Andrew Gillum for Governor, Former Director of Special Projects and Director of Trips and Advance
Jewish Federation of Broward County, Partnership Committee and Government Relations Committee, Former Member
Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Tau Housing Corporation, Former Vice President
Horizons Young Leadership Class, 2013-2014
Women of Tomorrow, Former Mentor
100 Women Who Care, Broward Chapter, Former Member

Speaking Engagements

Presenter, Broward Health Awards Announcement Event for the 12th Annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards benefitting 211 Broward, January 10, 2023
Speaker & U.S. Representative, “Global Real Estate” Panel, International Bar Association’s Annual Conference, November 3, 2022

Awards

Recognitions

Best Lawyers®, “The Best Lawyers in America,” Real Estate Law, 2024-2026
Lawdragon, “500 X – The Next Generation,” 2023-2025
Super Lawyers magazine, “Florida Rising Stars,” Banking, 2019-2025
South Florida Business Journal, “40 Under 40,” 2024
South Florida Business & Wealth magazine, Nominee, “Prestigious Women’s Awards,” Rising Stars, 2023
Daily Business Review, “Florida Trailblazer,” 2020
South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Up & Comer Lawyer Under 40,” 2020-2021
Florida Trend, “Legal Elite,” 2020
University of Florida, “40 Gators Under 40, Outstanding Young Alumni Award,” 2019
Volunteer Florida, “30-in-30” Recipient, 2018
South Florida Business & Wealth magazine, Nominee, “Up & Comers,” 2016 & 2017
211 Broward Making Real Connections, Honoree, 2016
University of Florida, Hall of Fame Inductee, 2013
Florida Blue Key Jason Cherner Award, 2011