
Ryan D. Bailine, General Attorney in Miami, Florida
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on General and Real Estate
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Miami, FL
Practicing general in Miami since 2002.
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- Years practicing
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- Bar admissions
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Ryan D. Bailine is a shareholder based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Ryan has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Miami, FL
- Experience
- over 24 years
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- General · Real Estate
- Handles General and Real Estate matters from Miami, FL.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Ryan D. Bailine: Ryan D. Bailine is a shareholder based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Ryan has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Ryan takes on
Ryan concentrates on general and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ryan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in Miami, Florida
Ryan takes general matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ryan agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Miami, Florida
Ryan takes real estate matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ryan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Ryan D. Bailine — general lawyer in Miami
Ryan D. Bailine is a shareholder based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on General and Real Estate. Ryan has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Ryan Bailine’s practice focuses on the development and financing of complex real estate projects, including real estate, land use, and regulatory aspects. Noted for his responsiveness to his clients’ needs, attention to detail, and project development and restructuring abilities, Ryan represents some of the most active and prolific developers in North America, advising on residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects, including Transit Oriented Developments (TOD), affordable and workforce housing issues, and public-private endeavors. Ryan routinely works with local, regional and national regulatory agencies to facilitate the permitting, construction, development, and financing of real estate projects, including negotiating long-term ground leases, development agreements, development rights transfers, financing documents, joint venture agreements, along with infrastructure and utility components.
Regarding real estate finance, Ryan routinely negotiates and secures debt and equity placement, as well as tax credit based financing, ranging from low income housing, new market and historic tax credits, to other government sponsored programs such as SAIL and HOPE VI funding sources.
Clients and real estate professionals regularly turn to Ryan for advice and guidance on a wide range of real estate development and financing issues. Ryan has lectured and presented to clients and real estate consultants and professionals across the country on financing and project structuring issues.
Greenberg Traurig’s South Florida Real Land Use Team has made an impact throughout the state. View a map of the team’s work on Miami’s skyline.
Concentrations
•Real estate and affordable housing finance
•Complex commercial, residential, industrial and mixed-use acquisitions and developments
•Private/public TOD developments
•Land use and governmental affairs
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2026
•Land Use and Zoning Law, 2023-2026
•Real Estate Law, 2024-2026
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2017-2018, 2022
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2020-2021
•Team Member, Daily Business Review, 'Florida Legal Awards: Real Estate Transactions Award,' 2020
•Listed, Florida Super Lawyers, 'Rising Star,' 2009-2011 and 2015-2017
•The Legal 500 United States
•Listed, Real Estate - Land Use/Zoning, 2019-2020
•Recommended, Real Estate, 2017
•Team Member, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2014
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers , 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023
How Ryan handles general matters
Ryan Bailine’s practice focuses on the development and financing of complex real estate projects, including real estate, land use, and regulatory aspects. Noted for his responsiveness to his clients’ needs, attention to detail, and project development and restructuring abilities, Ryan represents some of the most active and prolific developers in North America, advising on residential, commercial,…
Who Ryan represents
Ryan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and real estate matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. · 2002
Rutgers University
B.A. · 1999
Jurisdictions
Ryan's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2004 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2002 · ACTIVE
Florida
2002 · ACTIVE
Ryan studied at J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and B.A. in Rutgers University.
Law school and academic background
Ryan completed J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and B.A. in Rutgers University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ryan runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Ryan D. Bailine's office in Miami
Ryan's primary office is at 333 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400, Miami, FL, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Ryan D. Bailine — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ryan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ryan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ryan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Miami, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ryan
Ryan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ryan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ryan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ryan D. Bailine
How much does it cost to hire Ryan for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ryan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ryan offer a free consultation?
Ryan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Ryan's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in Florida typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ryan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ryan take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Ryan is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ryan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ryan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ryan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ryan accepting new general clients right now?
Ryan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Miami, Tampa and Orlando in Florida
Ryan handles general matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified general attorneys in that community.
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- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
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- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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