Serving Broward County Since 2008

Where Law Meets
Real Estate.

The Broward Attorneys Real Estate Council (BAREC) connects legal professionals across South Florida, fostering collaboration, continuing education, and business development in the real estate law space.

Get Involved
200+
Member Attorneys
15+
Years Active
20+
Events Annually
12
CLE Credits / Year
Who We Are

Elevating Real Estate Law in South Florida

The Broward Attorneys Real Estate Council (BAREC) is a professional association dedicated to attorneys and legal professionals actively engaged in real estate law throughout Broward County and the greater South Florida region.

Founded to bridge the gap between legal practice and the dynamic South Florida real estate market, BAREC provides a trusted forum for attorneys to connect with peers, stay current on legislative changes, and grow their practice through meaningful referral relationships.

Our members include solo practitioners, boutique real estate firms, and attorneys at large regional firms — all united by a commitment to excellence and professional growth in real estate law.

Continuing Legal Education

Accredited CLE programs focused on residential and commercial real estate, title, closings, and emerging issues in Florida real estate law.

Networking & Referrals

Regular events, socials, and structured networking to build lasting professional relationships and grow your real estate practice through trusted referrals.

Legislative Advocacy

A unified voice on Florida real estate legislation, representing member interests before the Florida Bar, county government, and state legislature.

Community Engagement

Giving back to Broward County through pro bono initiatives, housing access programs, and partnerships with local real estate industry organizations.

Leadership

Board of Directors

BAREC is governed by a dedicated board of experienced real estate attorneys committed to advancing the organization's mission across South Florida.

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Nicole M. Villarroel, Esq.

Immediate Past President
Olive Judd, P.A. Attorneys at Law
2426 East Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 • 954-334-2250
olivejudd.com
Nicole focuses her practice on commercial and residential real estate transactions, representing clients in all phases of sales and acquisitions — from negotiation and entity formation to title examination, 1031 exchanges, and landlord/tenant disputes.
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Massimo Reboa, Esq.

President
Reboa Law Firm
12 SE 7th St, Suite 704, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 • 954-530-9781
reboa.law
Massimo is a member of both the Florida and Italian Bars, practicing between Fort Lauderdale and Rome. His practice focuses on real estate transactions, probate, Italian law, and out-of-court dispute resolution. He is fluent in English and Italian.
massimo@reboa.law
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Graciela I. Livingston, Esq.

Secretary
Security Title & Escrow, Inc. / Schlegel Livingston, LLC
100 W. Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 910, Hollywood, FL 33020 • 954-776-8188
securitytitleandescrow.net
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Chad Matthew Muney, Esq.

Treasurer
Clark & Muney, P.L.L.C.
2400 E. Commercial Blvd, Suite 820, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 • 954-776-3800
cmlawpllc.com
Chad holds a J.D. from UF Levin College of Law, an M.B.A. from Florida Atlantic University, and a B.S. from SUNY Albany. He is admitted to the Florida and New York Bars and practices in real estate, estate planning, commercial and civil litigation, insurance claims, and foreclosure.
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Donald R. Walters, Esq.

Director
Donald R. Walters, P.A.
7401 Wiles Rd, Suite 202, Coral Springs, FL 33067 • 954-840-0494
AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Don practices transactional real estate and community association law. A UF law graduate, he is a past President of the North Broward Bar Association and past Chair of Legal Aid of Broward County.
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Anita Paoli, Esq.

Director
The Law Offices of A. Paoli, P.A.
1720 Harrison St, Suite 8C, Hollywood, FL 33020 • 954-924-8441
Florida Bar member since 1990, Anita is admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court and multiple federal courts. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator and Qualified Arbitrator, and currently serves as President of the Association of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators.
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Danny Cohen, Esq.

Director
Cohen Legal P.L.
954-491-9500 • danny@cohenlegalfl.com
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Evan M. Rosen, Esq.

Director
Law Offices of Evan M. Rosen P.A.
754-400-5150 • erosen@evanmrosen.com
Evan serves clients throughout Florida in estate planning, real estate closings, and probate and trust administration.
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Geil Bilu, Esq.

Director
Focused Legal Solutions
7822 NW 44th St, Sunrise, FL 33351 • 954-580-2092
Focused-Legal.com
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Mark Mucci, Esq.

Director
Florida Bar Member
Florida Bar Profile
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Tod Weston, Esq.

Director
Tod Weston Law Office
51 E. Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 • 954-938-5333
What's Coming Up

Upcoming Events

Stay sharp with CLE seminars, networking mixers, and our signature annual events — all designed for South Florida's real estate legal community.

Jun
10
2026

BAREC Dinner Meeting

Dinner Meeting Lauderdale Yacht Club • 1725 SE 12th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Dinner Meeting
Sep
23
2026

BAREC Dinner Meeting

Dinner Meeting Lauderdale Yacht Club • 1725 SE 12th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Dinner Meeting
Dec
02
2026

BAREC Holiday Party & Dinner Meeting

Holiday Party & Dinner Meeting Lauderdale Yacht Club • 1725 SE 12th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Holiday Party
Get In Touch

Interested in BAREC
Membership?

Whether you're an attorney looking to join, a sponsor interested in partnering with us, or a real estate professional wanting to learn more — we'd love to hear from you.

Address Reboa Law Firm
12 SE 7th Street, Suite 704
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone (954) 530-9781
Email massimo@reboa.law

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Fill out the form below and a BAREC board member will follow up within 2 business days.