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Dana Somerstein

Partner
Overview

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
Experience

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
Awards

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
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