John Shubin Named Best Lawyers 2026 “Lawyer of the Year”
MIAMI, FL — Shubin Law Group is proud to announce that Founding Partner and Chairman, John Shubin, has been named Best Lawyers® 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Miami for Land Use and Zoning Litigation.
“Lawyer of the Year” is Best Lawyers’ highest individual honor, awarded to only one attorney per practice area and metropolitan region following rigorous peer-review evaluations. In South Florida’s increasingly complex and competitive development landscape, this recognition underscores John’s ability to deliver strategic, results-driven counsel that consistently exceeds client expectations.
A Miami native, John has built a career at the intersection of complex commercial litigation, land use and zoning law, and government relations. He regularly represents property owners, developers, and investors in precedent-setting litigation and entitlement disputes and is equally skilled at achieving negotiated solutions that allow projects to move forward without litigation. John’s work has shaped real estate development throughout South Florida, where he has represented clients in high-stakes matters ranging from condominium terminations and post-termination partition actions to litigation necessary to enforce development rights pursuant to new state statutes, including the Live Local Act.
In addition to this recognition, John consistently earns top rankings from Chambers USA and Super Lawyers and has been repeatedly recognized by Best Lawyers® for his work in Commercial Litigation, Land Use and Zoning Litigation, and Municipal Litigation. He also contributes to statewide leadership initiatives through the Florida Council of 100 and Florida 500 and is a member of The Real Estate Roundtable, engaging in national policy discussions impacting real estate and economic growth.
About Shubin Law Group
Shubin Law Group is a team of seasoned trial and transactional attorneys with decades of experience guiding owners, developers, investors, and lenders through complex litigation, appeals, and real estate development matters—from land use and zoning to condominium terminations and redevelopment. With offices in Miami, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, the firm’s statewide practice is strengthened by its affiliate, The Euclid Group, a land use advisory and consultancy that brings together legal, city planning, urban design, and regulatory expertise to unlock development potential, reshape regulatory landscapes, and secure the support needed to maximize property value.