Thomas Robertson

Thomas Robertson

Environmental Law

4.0 (1 reviews)
Miami, Florida
45+ years experience
Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes PLLC
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Southeast Financial Center, Suite 300, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33131
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Partner Tom Robertson is deeply experienced in many facets of land use and environmental litigation, having served as an attorney with the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s office for 30 years. While there, he practiced in the areas of Environmental Law, Zoning, Real Estate Finance and Liens, Personal Injury, Contracts, and general governmental law.In each of these areas, he was active in litigation including many jury and non-jury trials. He was the general counsel to the Solid Waste Department, Department of Environmental Resources Management and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Tom was the Section Chief for the Environmental and Zoning Enforcement Section at the County Attorney’s Office. He handled cases in both the Federal and State Courts and also handled appeals in both the Federal and State appellate courts, including cases in the Florida Supreme Court. Today, Tom continues to handle trial and appellate matters in both the state and federal courts.For the firm, he focuses his practice on land use, environmental law, and litigation related to those fields. Tom specializes in North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, and Miami Beach. He has recently been involved in litigation with various municipalities over utility rates charged to customers recovering over one million dollars for his clients.Tom is an AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5-rated attorney by Martindale & Hubbell and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.He received his Juris Doctor, with Honors, in 1980 from the University of Miami School of Law, and his MBA, also from the University of Miami, in 1979. He has an undergraduate degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology.Tom has been active in the Boy Scouts of America since the early 1980s as an adult leader and has been a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster and Chartered Organization Representative. Tom received the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding leadership to the local council as well as the St. George Award for service to his church and scouting. Partner Tom Robertson is deeply experienced in many facets of land use and environmental litigation, having served as an attorney with the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s office for 30 years. While there, he practiced in the areas of Environmental Law, Zoning, Real Estate Finance and Liens, Personal Injury, Contracts, and general governmental law.In each of these areas, he was active in litigation including many jury and non-jury trials. He was the general counsel to the Solid Waste Department, Department of Environmental Resources Management and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Tom was the Section Chief for the Environmental and Zoning Enforcement Section at the County Attorney’s Office. He handled cases in both the Federal and State Courts and also handled appeals in both the Federal and State appellate courts, including cases in the Florida Supreme Court. Today, Tom continues to handle trial and appellate matters in both the state and federal courts.For the firm, he focuses his practice on land use, environmental law, and litigation related to those fields. Tom specializes in North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, and Miami Beach. He has recently been involved in litigation with various municipalities over utility rates charged to customers recovering over one million dollars for his clients.Tom is an AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5-rated attorney by Martindale & Hubbell and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.He received his Juris Doctor, with Honors, in 1980 from the University of Miami School of Law, and his MBA, also from the University of Miami, in 1979. He has an undergraduate degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology.Tom has been active in the Boy Scouts of America since the early 1980s as an adult leader and has been a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster and Chartered Organization Representative. Tom received the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding leadership to the local council as well as the St. George Award for service to his church and scouting. Partner Tom Robertson is deeply experienced in many facets of land use and environmental litigation, having served as an attorney with the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s office for 30 years. While there, he practiced in the areas of Environmental Law, Zoning, Real Estate Finance and Liens, Personal Injury, Contracts, and general governmental law. In each of these areas, he was active in litigation including many jury and non-jury trials. He was the general counsel to the Solid Waste Department, Department of Environmental Resources Management and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Tom was the Section Chief for the Environmental and Zoning Enforcement Section at the County Attorney’s Office. Tom specializes in North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, and Miami Beach. He has recently been involved in litigation with various municipalities over utility rates charged to customers recovering over one million dollars for his clients. Tom is an AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5-rated attorney by Martindale & Hubbell and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He received his Juris Doctor, with Honors, in 1980 from the University of Miami School of Law, and his MBA, also from the University of Miami, in 1979. He has an undergraduate degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Institute of Technology. Tom has been active in the Boy Scouts of America since the early 1980s as an adult leader and has been a Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmaster and Chartered Organization Representative. Tom received the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding leadership to the local council as well as the St. George Award for service to his church and scouting.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Environmental Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 1980

Reviews

J

Jonathan Hernandez

2 weeks ago

A Trusted Guide Through Complex Land Use Challenges

Our family-owned business faced a daunting zoning variance application for a small expansion of our commercial property in Miami. The process was immediately mired in objections from a neighborhood association and confusing county regulations. We turned to Thomas Robertson at Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes, and his 45 years of experience, particularly his deep background from the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s office, proved invaluable. He didn't just understand the law; he understood the people and the history behind the regulations. His recognition in environmental law and land use litigation wasn't just a title—it was evident in his strategic approach. He navigated the bureaucratic channels with a calm authority, preemptively addressing environmental concerns we hadn't even considered, and successfully negotiated a favorable outcome without the need for protracted litigation. While his expertise is worth every penny, the billing structure for some of the preliminary research phases felt a bit opaque, and we occasionally wished for slightly quicker email responses during non-critical periods. That said, having Mr. Robertson's seasoned perspective, built over three decades of local government experience, on our side was the decisive factor. He is a true professional who commands respect in the room and delivers results.

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