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Mr. Poliakoff's focuses his law practice in the areas of community association law and municipal law. When he's not practicing law, he finds time to teach as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University and to author a weekly column for the Palm Beach Post, Fort Pierce Tribune, Daytona Beach News Journal, Florida Today, as well as other State newspapers. In addition, Mr. Poliakoff is the author of a National Treatise, The Law of Condominium Operations, West Group, 1988, and a co-author of Florida Condominium Law and Practice, The Florida Bar. He also develops commercial real estate.

In addition, Mr. Poliakoff served on the Presidential Advisory Board of the University of South Carolina, and on the Board of Governors of the Shepard Broad Law Center of Nova Southeastern University. He has testified before committees of the United States Senate, lectured in Moscow and Prague, and is a frequent speaker at housing seminars throughout the United States.

Florida Trend Magazine recognized M. Poliakoff in 2004, 2005, and 2006 among its "Legal Elite" in the area of Government Law. This designation was based upon a poll of Florida attorneys, who selected peers in the top 2% of their respective practice areas. Mr. Poliakoff was also selected as a "Florida Super Lawyer" by Law and Politics Magazine, and by Best Lawyers in America in the category of Municipal Law.

When not working, which is rare, Mr. Poliakoff can be found golfing, skiing, horseback riding, bicycling and hiking from his family's home in Aspen, or you can find him in-line skating along the Hollywood boardwalk. Perhaps, you will bump into him and his family engaged in the Poliakoff's passion - world travel. Together, the Poliakoffs have toured most of Europe, Asia, North and South America, as well as having spent three months in the French Polynesian Islands.

Personal Experience
Keith M. Poliakoff is a graduate of Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communication, (B.S., 1997, magna cum laude) and Benjamin Cardozo School of Law, (J.D., 2000 Order of the Coif – top 10%, cum laude). Mr. Poliakoff was awarded an Alexander Fellowship where he clerked for 3 rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Maryanne Trump Barry. He is a member of the Florida and New York Bars.

Mr. Poliakoff practices in the Firm’s Government Law Group. As Deputy Town Attorney to the Town of Southwest Ranches, he has substantial knowledge and experience in issues unique to Florida governmental entities including issues such as the Public Records Act, Government in Sunshine and laws pertaining to ethics and elections. He has worked on virtually all matters effecting a municipal government including the creation of Comprehensive Plans, developing land use and zoning categories, drafting Ordinances and Resolutions, and he has presided over countless quasi-judicial matters. Further, Mr. Poliakoff has defended the Town in numerous litigation matters including a lawsuit challenging it’s the municipality’s incorporation.

In addition to his representation of municipalities, Mr. Poliakoff represents developers of multi-family residential and commercial properties on issues relating to land use and zoning, and has substantial experience in obtaining variances pertaining to height, density, setbacks, plot coverage, and other entitlements. He works closely with local public officials providing guidance to his many business clients on the complex governmental processes relating to public sector procurement, redevelopment, contract negotiation, and legislative initiatives. In fact, in 2000 Mr. Poliakoff developed an annexation bill, which serves as the model for annexation bills throughout the state. He also has considerable experience with Community Redevelopment issues in Chapter 163 of Florida Statutes and has been involved in redevelopment efforts in throughout Broward County .

Mr. Poliakoff serves as a member of the Broward County Land Preservation Board. He was appointed by the Broward County Commission to this Board which is responsible for reviewing all land acquisitions in Broward County, specifically overseeing the $400 million bond issue which was approved to preserve and reclaim over 1,400 acres of open space in Broward County and repair and enhance the County’s recreational parks.

Keith Poliakoff was recognized in 2005 as a Legal Elite "Up and Comer" for his work in Land Use and Zoning, Administrative and Municipal Law. This designation was based upon a poll of over 12,000 Florida attorneys, who selected their peers as the top 1.7% of their respective practice areas.

Prior to his legal career, Mr. Poliakoff gained valuable experience as a free lance producer for NBC News and as an assistant producer at CNN in New York.

Mr. Poliakoff participates in many charitable organizations and community events. He has drafted numerous articles and is recognized for his knowledge of intellectual property law through the publication “Shaken Not Stirred: The Ongoing Dispute Over the Ownership of James Bond,” Benjamin Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, 2000.