South Florida real estate counsel with deep local roots — powered by cutting-edge technology, driven by precision.
Practice Areas
From negotiation through closing, we provide sophisticated legal guidance across Florida, with particular depth in the South Florida market.
Expert representation for buyers and sellers in all residential purchases, sales, and closings across South Florida.
InquireStrategic counsel for commercial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and complex multi-party transactions.
InquireThorough title review, curative work, and seamless closing coordination to protect your investment.
InquireMeticulous review and drafting of purchase agreements, leases, and all real estate related contracts.
InquireRepresentation of lenders and borrowers in real estate loan transactions, including construction financing, permanent loans, and loan document negotiation.
InquireFormation of LLCs, corporations, and partnerships for real estate ventures, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and Secretary of State filings.
InquireAbout the Firm
Begui Law is a boutique real estate firm built on deep South Florida roots. We know this market: its regulatory landscape, its lenders, its developers, and its deal-makers, because it's the market we've worked in for our entire careers. We take on matters across Florida and beyond, but South Florida is home, and it's where our relationships and market knowledge run deepest.
"We believe the best legal service is precise, efficient, and built around the client. That belief drives everything we build."
Every client has direct access to an experienced attorney who knows their deal inside and out, not a rotating team. We are nimble, technology-driven, and intentional about tailoring our approach to each client and each matter, without ever sacrificing quality.
Why Begui Law
We are building the law firm of the future, one where technology amplifies judgment and clients receive a level of service the traditional model cannot match.
Every transaction is defined by its details. We review every contract and condition with precision. The deals that close cleanly are the ones prepared carefully from the start.
From the first contract to the final signature, we keep the closing in sight: a smooth, clean process that protects your interests and moves your deal forward.
We use the best available tools to work smarter and faster. Technology isn't a feature of our practice. It's built into how we work.
At Begui Law, you work directly with an attorney who is engaged and responsive from start to finish. When you reach out, you hear back.
Leadership
A singular dedication to real estate law means every client receives counsel shaped by years of focused, Florida-specific expertise.
Founder & Principal Attorney
(786) 457-9049 · jab@Beguilaw.com · LinkedIn
Joseph A. Beguiristain is a Miami-based real estate attorney focused on complex commercial transactions, debt financings, and the full arc of real estate matters — from acquisition and financing through closing and disposition. He advises developers, lenders, investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and tax-exempt organizations across South Florida and beyond.
Before founding Begui Law, Joseph practiced at Bilzin Sumberg, one of Florida's leading business law firms, where he counseled clients on multifamily, industrial, office, retail, and hospitality transactions. His business background gives him the ability to understand the commercial realities behind every deal and deliver counsel that is both legally precise and practically sound. During law school, he worked for several important government agencies including the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, and Federal Trade Commission.
Representative Matters
* Representations marked with an asterisk were handled at a prior firm.
Represented an affordable housing developer in the development and financing of a 234-unit multifamily project, including negotiation of a $64 million construction loan with JPMorgan Chase and a municipal ground lease.
Represented a developer in the development and financing of a 576-unit multifamily project, including a $142 million syndicated construction loan led by Wells Fargo, with participating lenders including Citibank and BankUnited.
Represented a developer in the development and financing of a 316-unit multifamily project, including an $82 million construction loan and $66 million permanent loan with Citibank, as well as institutional equity from a New York-based affordable housing fund.
Negotiated purchase and sale agreements and closing documents for the disposition of a $259 million industrial portfolio.
Represented landlord in lease negotiations for approximately 615,000 square feet of Class A office and retail space, with tenants including Apple, Marriott, and Bacardi.
Insights & Updates
Florida's Live Local Act has reshaped multifamily and affordable housing development statewide, creating new opportunities for developers.
An estimated $84 trillion will change hands as baby boomers exit their businesses. For many, their most valuable asset isn't the company; it's the real estate behind it.
Effective July 1, 2026, Florida's new Protected Series LLC law lets a single entity hold multiple internal series, each shielded from the others' liabilities. For investors holding several properties, it's a real alternative to forming a new LLC for every deal.
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Whether you're navigating a complex commercial acquisition or need guidance on a residential purchase, we're here to provide the focused counsel your matter requires.