Dana Somerstein is a partner in Greenspoon Marder’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.
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Education
- J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2013
- Trial Team, Chair
- Florida Blue Key, President
- University of Florida, Hall of Fame, Inductee
- Yale University, Women’s Campaign School, 2013
- B.A., Business Administration, University of Florida, 2010
Professional and Community Involvement
- Women in Distress of Broward County, Inc., Board Member
- CREW Fort Lauderdale/Boca Raton, Member
- Leadership Florida, Class of 2020
- Leadership Florida, Gold Coast Region Council, Member
- 211 Broward
- Chair, 2022-2024
- Vice Chair, 2021-2022
- Board of Directors
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Complete Count Advisory Committee, Vice Chair
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Community Services Board, Member
- The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, Member
- Andrew Gillum for Governor, Director of Special Projects and Director of Trips and Advance
- Leadership Broward Class XXXVI
- Florida Blue Key, Alumni Advisory Board Member
- Jewish Federation of Broward County, Partnership Committee and Government Relations Committee
- Horizons Young Leadership Class, 2013-2014
- Alpha Epsilon Phi, Alpha Tau Housing Corporation, Vice President
- Women of Tomorrow, Mentor
- Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, Six Pillars Emerging Leaders, Council Member
- Innocence Project of Florida, “Stand Up For Innocence,” Host Committee
- 100 Women Who Care, Broward Chapter
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
Recognitions
- Best Lawyers®, “The Best Lawyers in America,” Real Estate Law, 2024-2025
- South Florida Business Journal, “40 Under 40,” 2024
- Lawdragon, “500 X – The Next Generation,” 2023-2024
- Super Lawyers magazine, “Florida Rising Stars,” Banking, 2019-2024
- 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
In the News
- Featured, “Steve Warrington Alumni Named to Inaugural 40 Under 40,” Warrington Newsroom, April 11, 2019
- Mentioned, “Palm Beach Gardens Attorneys Net $10.4M Loan for Storage Building,” Daily Business Review, December 21, 2018
- Featured, “No Glass Ceilings at Greenspoon Marder,” Profile Magazine, August 13, 2018
- Mentioned, “2-1-1 Broward’s Club 2-1-1 Hosted Meatballs and Martinis at Anthony’s Runway 84,” Sun Sentinel, August 8, 2015
News
- Nov 19, 2024 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Appointed to Board of Women in Distress of Broward County
- Aug 15, 2024 56 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 Edition
- Jul 1, 2024 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Alejandro Leiva, Dana Somerstein, Joshua Deal, Gai Sher, and Jason Alman Recognized Among the Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation for 2024
- Jun 26, 2024 Six Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Named ‘Rising Stars’ Among Super Lawyers Florida 2024
- Aug 17, 2023 49 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 Edition
- Jul 19, 2023 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Recognized in the 2023 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation Guide
- Jun 26, 2023 Six Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized As 2023 Florida “Rising Stars”
- Oct 27, 2022 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Appointed Board Chair Of 211 Broward
- Oct 14, 2022 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Appointed to UF’s Law Alumni Council
- Jun 28, 2022 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Recognized in Florida Trend’s 2022 “Legal Elite Up and Comers”
- Jun 24, 2022 Nine Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized As 2022 Florida “Rising Stars”
- Jul 30, 2021 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Appointed to the Gold Coast Region Council of Leadership Florida
- Apr 9, 2021 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized By The South Florida Legal Guide As “Top Lawyers” And “Top Up & Comers” For 2021
- Sep 8, 2020 Greenspoon Marder Partners Barry Somerstein And Dana Somerstein Named To The Daily Business Review’s 2020 Florida Trailblazers
- Jun 22, 2020 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Recognized In Florida Trend’s 2020 “Legal Elite”
- Feb 28, 2020 Greenspoon Marder Supports 2-1-1 Broward’s 10th Annual Non-Profit Awards
- Feb 11, 2020 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Re-Appointed To The City Of Fort Lauderdale’s Complete Count Advisory Committee
- Sep 26, 2019 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Appointed To The City Of Fort Lauderdale’s Community Services Board
- Jul 11, 2019 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Selected To Leadership Florida Connect Class 10
- Apr 15, 2019 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Named A University of Florida “40 Gators Under 40” For 2019
- Mar 12, 2019 Greenspoon Marder Partner Dana Somerstein Appointed To The City Of Fort Lauderdale’s Complete Count Advisory Committee
- Feb 22, 2019 Greenspoon Marder Supports the 2-1-1 Broward 9th Annual Non-Profit Awards
- Jan 28, 2019 Greenspoon Marder Promotes Dana Somerstein and Kathleen Hipps to Partners
- Aug 29, 2018 Greenspoon Marder Supports The Signature Grand Ghoul Kick-Off Party Benefitting 2-1-1 Broward
- May 11, 2018 Greenspoon Marder Honored at 2-1-1 Broward’s Making Real Connections Breakfast
- Feb 23, 2018 Greenspoon Marder Supports 2-1-1 Broward Non-Profit Awards
- Jan 22, 2018 Greenspoon Marder Supports 2-1-1 Broward VIP Announcement For The 8th Annual Non-Profit Awards
- Nov 3, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Supports the Signature Grand Ghoul Benefiting 2-1-1 Broward
- May 12, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Attorney Dana Somerstein Appointed To 2-1-1 Broward Board of Directors
- May 9, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Supports the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides Fort Lauderdale Walk
