Michael S. Weiner, Esquire was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Washington & Jefferson College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He was then accepted into the University of Michigan Law School and graduated in May, 1974.

After beginning his career as a tax attorney, Mr. Weiner turned to the narrow specialty of tax planning for real estate developers. Mr. Weiner first became familiar with redevelopment by being involved in the Tower City project in Cleveland, Ohio in the late 1970′s.

Upon moving to Florida he took an active interest in real estate opportunities afforded by South Florida. He became active in the Art Deco Society in the early 1980’s which advocated the re-development (as opposed to demolition) of the Art Deco Miami Beach Hotels. Moving to Palm Beach County later in the 1980’s, Mr. Weiner shaped his practice in tandem with the resurgence of another city, Delray Beach, Florida.

Mr. Weiner specializes in solving his client’s problems relating to government regulation. He is a sought-after speaker before various City and County Commissioners, Chambers of Commerce, local civic clubs and groups about the importance of the revitalization of urban centers. To that end, Mr. Weiner has invested his own funds in pursuit of the same goal, demonstrating that there can be profits both for the individual and for the community. He owns one of the oldest homes in Delray Beach, Florida called the “Clark House” built in 1896. He renovated the Tarrimore House built in 1926 and the Masonic Temple built in 1923, all in Delray Beach. He was actively involved in the planning of the Town Square project for public buildings, including City Hall, completed in 2020 for the City of Boynton Beach which saved the 1923 High School.

As an expert in re-adaptive use, the assemblage of properties, “grandfathering” and similar legal issues which often stand in the way of re-development of blighted areas, Mr. Weiner continues to assist his clients in searching for the proper re-development opportunities east of I-95. Making the older neighborhoods glorious once again reduces the pressure on westward expansion and the ever increasing commuter trips. The creativity that is required to work in these sorts of situations has given Mr. Weiner additional tools for working with government regulation, especially with respect to those uses which seem unpopular or misunderstood. His partners have joined him in this role and continue to work on finding solutions for businesses that seem to be plagued by government regulation.

With the occurrence of the coronavirus pandemic and the ascendance of climate change. Mr. Weiner realized that new government agencies would play a large part in south Florida business landscape. He has now undertaken the task of understanding and mastering the rules and regulations associated with two additional government agencies: SBA and FEMA.

Mr. Weiner believes that it is important to be an active member of the Community. He is involved in a number of local charities including Delray’s Old School Square, and the Achievement Center. He also believes that it is important to shape political opinion on development issues and is therefore a trustee of the Florida Association of Home Builders PAC, BIZPAC and the Economic Council PAC.

Bar Memberships

The Florida Bar, 1978
Ohio State Bar, 1974

Education

University of Michigan Law School and graduated in May, 1974.
Washington & Jefferson College, Magna Cum Laude, 1971

Practice Areas

• Appellate Law
• Business Law and Taxation
• City/County/Local Government
• Election, Campaign, and Political Regulation Law
• Government Administration and Regulation Law
• Real Estate/Land Development Law
• Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law

Professional Associations and Memberships

Past Chair person, Consumer Affairs Hearing Board of Palm Beach County
Past President, Pineapple Grove Support Group, Delray Beach, Florida
Former Member, Centennial Committee, Delray Beach, Florida
Former Member, University Parkway Task Force Team, Palm Beach County Florida
Chairperson, Cultural Heritage Month, City of Delray Beach, Florida
Former Trustee for Old School Square, Inc., a non-profit corporation, Delray Beach, Florida
Member, Greenways and Trails Committee, State of Florida
Member, Council of 100, Delray Beach Florida; Chairperson
Member, Land Use Advisory Board, Palm Beach County, Florida