Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.

ORLANDO, FL – Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed P.A. Real Estate Partner Aaron Gorovitz recently took part in the Developer's Update: "Are We Turning The Corner" panel, which was hosted by the Society for Marketing Professional Services(SMPS)Central Florida Chapter. Mr. Gorovitz was joined by John Crossman, Adam Mckinnon, Skipper Peek and Dr. Randy Anderson. The panelists provided an overview of the real estate industry during the economic downturn and gave insight about what to expect in 2011 and beyond. Specifically, Mr. Gorovitz spoke about working closely with real estate investment funds who are looking to invest more than $1 billion in real estate. He stated that investors are now purchasing high profile ‘A’ type properties with increasing frequency. Mr. Gorovitz also said the financiers need to invest in something in order to get a bigger return then the 1% banks are giving. To view a video of the event, click here.

For more than 25 years, Mr. Gorovitz’s legal practice has centered on large and complex commercial, residential and mixed use real estate projects throughout Central Florida. He is often involved in site selection and due diligence and is lead counsel in the procurement of Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), comprehensive plan designations, zonings and other governmental approvals and entitlements. He also formulates public/private partnerships on master plans, and takes a lead role in the development, financing and leasing of projects. A community leader, Mr. Gorovitz is involved with many organizations, including the Orange County School Board Business Advisory Group, the Central Florida Economic Development Commission, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando and the Jewish National Fund.

A full-service 125-lawyer firm, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. provides vital assistance to clients in almost every aspect of business, from capital raising to copyright and trademark advice, from corporate governance to employment law, from entity formation to expanding locally, nationally and internationally. Often at the forefront of complex commercial and residential real estate issues, the firm's attorneys also advise clients on estate and wealth management issues, and when necessary, litigate on behalf of organizations and individuals in high-stakes, high-profile disputes.