Wayne M. Pathman is managing partner of Miami-based Pathman Lewis. He is one of Florida’s distinguished lawyers with more than 30 years’ experience. Mr. Pathman heads the firm’s Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Law Section.
Mr. Pathman is the Chair of the City of Miami’s Sea Level Rise Committee, selected to the leadership position in 2015. Mr. Pathman is the Chair of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, selected to the leadership role in 2015. Mr. Pathman represents businesses, developers and individuals before administrative and regulatory bodies at the municipal, state, and federal levels in land use, zoning, and environmental matters.
Mr. Pathman is called upon to speak nationally and locally on many topics including sea level rise and water law.
As co-creator, he moderated the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s series of four sea level rise events: “A Time to Start Thinking Differently, The Economic Impact of Sea Level Rise on South Florida.”
Mr. Pathman has extensive knowledge and experience in representing developers of apartment buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and historic properties. He is well-versed in all aspects of land use and obtaining development approvals on behalf of residential and commercial developers. He also represents developers and individuals regarding marine docks and dockage issues.
Mr. Pathman represents numerous businesses and individuals with complex commercial litigation matters regarding contract disputes with zoning and real estate matters.
Mr. Pathman frequently addresses various government agencies and private institutions on land use/zoning and water related matters.
