Gunster attorneys Miguel Diaz de la Portilla and Elinette Ruiz-Diaz de la Portilla won unanimous approval before the Doral City Council for the development of a six-story Hyatt House hotel near the Miami International Mall in Doral. The South Florida Business Journal spoke with Diaz de la Portilla regarding the project, which would consist of 124 rooms and amenities such as a pool, breakfast buffet, lounge and fitness center, and include retail space with a restaurant and pub.
“Doral continues to evolve as a premier destination for locals and tourists alike,” Diaz de la Portilla explains.
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.
Elinette Ruiz-Diaz de la Portilla focuses her practice on local government law, particularly land use and zoning, and government procurement. Elinette’s clients include builders, developers and land owners involved in land use and zoning matters at every phase of the development process. Her years of experience include advising clients on issues that range from zoning approvals to subdivision, including due diligence reviews, vested rights claims, local comprehensive plan amendments, historic preservation approvals, permit matters, and a variety of associated environmental concerns.
