Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Charles B. “Chuck” Costar, III, Harvey E. Oyer III, and Alexander I. Tachmes were recently recognized by Florida Trend as honorees in the 2025 Legal Elite NOTABLE Real Estate/Land Use Attorneys profile.
The Legal Elite NOTABLE Real Estate/Land Use Attorneys profile, which is published in the September edition of Florida Trend, highlights leading real estate and land use attorneys across the state of Florida who have shown deep knowledge, displayed exceptional work ethic, and have consistently achieved successful outcomes for clients. These attorneys have earned widespread respect within their practice groups, as well as from other colleagues, through leadership, integrity and humility. Nominees for this honor must go beyond their profession to provide civic and community service while making a difference with personal commitment and dedication
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About Charles B. “Chuck” Costar III
Charles B. "Chuck" Costar, III is a partner in the Orlando office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he practices transactional real estate, land use and real estate-based financing and is Co-Chair of the Real Estate Practice Group. A Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated attorney, Chuck represents public and private businesses, institutions and individuals buying, selling, developing and financing real estate transactions. He is experienced representing local and national developers and home builders on large-scale commercial, mixed-use, single-family and multi-family residential projects. He also has experience representing financial institutions in workout and restructuring transactions as well as foreclosure actions.
About Harvey E. Oyer III
Harvey E. Oyer III is a partner in the West Palm Beach office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Land Use Practice Group. As a fifth generation native of Palm Beach County, Harvey brings a unique perspective to his understanding of the issues facing the region, its real estate market and development. He is one of the region’s leading land use & zoning lawyers, having led the approval of many of the county’s largest and most iconic projects and having represented many of the most prominent names in the industry. Clients he represents include commercial and residential developers, cultural institutions, and large farming interests in real estate transactions, finance, land use, zoning, agricultural law, and government affairs.
About Alexander I. Tachmes
Alexander I. Tachmes is a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is Firm-Wide Chair of the Land Use Practice Group and a member of the Real Estate Practice Group. A Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated attorney, Alex concentrates his practice on governmental matters, including land use and zoning, public-private transactions, competitive bidding and lobbying, and commercial real estate transactions, including hospitality matters.