In a recent feature in Coral Gables Magazine, Gunster shareholder Miguel Diaz de la Portilla shared his perspective on the balance between growth and preservation that defines Coral Gables and South Florida. Drawing on decades of public service as a former Miami-Dade County Commissioner and Florida State Senator, Diaz de la Portilla discussed how his firsthand experience in government has shaped his approach to land use and zoning law—emphasizing creative problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and projects that benefit both developers and the broader community.
Miguel Diaz de la Portilla focuses his practice on local government law, particularly land use and zoning and government procurement. With decades of experience as a land use and zoning attorney in Miami-Dade County, Miguel represents major developers in securing government approvals for large scale residential, commercial, mixed use, and/or retail projects before various municipal and county governments. He is also a skilled civil litigator who has represented clients in matters before state and federal courts and an array of administrative bodies.
