Jeffrey Lynne is Of Counsel to Cohen Norris Wolmer Ray Telepman Berkowitz & Cohen and brings nearly three decades of legal experience guiding clients through Florida’s complex land use and regulatory landscape.
Mr. Lynne represents developers, property owners, investors, and institutional stakeholders in all aspects of zoning, land use, permitting, licensing, and development entitlements. He is widely recognized for his strategic, solutions-oriented approach to navigating governmental processes and delivering clear, actionable pathways to project approval.
His work includes comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, variances, special exceptions, development orders, permitting strategies, and government negotiations. He regularly represents clients before planning and zoning boards, municipal commissions, and state and regional agencies, helping them secure the approvals necessary to move projects from concept to completion.
With a deep understanding of both the legal and political dimensions of land use law, Mr. Lynne anticipates challenges, builds consensus among stakeholders, and helps clients streamline entitlement timelines. His portfolio spans large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, as well as redevelopment initiatives and public-private partnerships.
In addition to his land use and development practice, Mr. Lynne has developed a highly regarded niche practice in behavioral health care regulatory law, serving providers, operators, and investors throughout Florida. He counsels clients on licensure, operational compliance, facility siting, and regulatory strategy, helping them navigate the intersection of health care regulation and land use entitlement. This unique blend of legal expertise allows behavioral health operators to expand services while meeting complex state and local requirements.
An experienced speaker, advisor, and legal commentator, Mr. Lynne is frequently invited to present to industry associations, professional organizations, and government bodies on land use policy, regulatory reform, and compliance strategies across both development and behavioral health sectors.
Education
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- Juris Doctor, University of Miami School of Law (1997)
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Florida
Practice Areas
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- Zoning & Land Use Entitlements
- Real Estate Development & Regulation
- Licensing & Permitting
- Development Approvals & Government Relations
- Administrative & Regulatory Law
- Behavioral Health Care Regulation & Compliance
Admissions
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- State of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida