Bruce G. Hermelee – Faculty, Legal and Real Estate Specialist
Bruce G. Hermelee is an accomplished attorney and the founder of Hermelee Law P.L., a prestigious Miami-based law firm. With over five decades of legal experience, Bruce has been a trusted figure in South Florida’s legal community since 1971, offering expertise in complex real estate transactions, intellectual property, environmental regulation, corporate disputes, and ADA compliance.
A graduate with honors from Princeton University (1963) and the University of Pennsylvania Law School (1966), Bruce is a member of the New York Bar (1967) and Florida Bar (1971). He is admitted to practice in both state and federal courts in New York and Florida, as well as before the United States Supreme Court. For more than 35 years, he has earned an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, recognizing his high ethical standards and legal ability, and has been designated a Preeminent Attorney for 15 consecutive years.
Throughout his career, Bruce has developed deep expertise in legal areas including:
Commercial and residential real estate transactions
Copyright, trademark, and patent infringement
Land use and environmental regulation
ADA compliance and professional malpractice defense
Corporate and partnership disputes
Bruce began his legal career practicing corporate and labor law in New York City before relocating to South Florida, where he co-founded the firm Milledge & Hermelee in 1973. He later joined other prestigious law firms, including Fine Jacobson and Blackwell and Walker, before establishing Hermelee Law P.L. in 1985. His practice has since evolved to encompass high-stakes litigation across multiple industries, including real estate, environmental compliance, intellectual property, and business disputes. He has been retained by numerous professionals—lawyers, architects, engineers, and physicians—seeking expert representation to protect their reputations and assets.
Bruce’s extensive client list spans both public and private sectors, with representation of high-profile organizations such as the State of Florida, South Florida Regional Planning Council, Tiffany & Co., NFL Properties, Bob Marley Foundation, Motorola Inc., Lynyrd Skynyrd Productions, Inc., and Metallica.
Beyond his legal career, Bruce is deeply involved in education and community service. He is a past President of the Princeton Alumni Association of South Florida and serves on the National Alumni Council of Princeton University. Additionally, he is a founding board member of the National Association of Environmental Professionals and co-founder of Mount Sinai Hospital on Miami Beach. His passion for education is evident through his past role as an adjunct professor at Florida International University, where he taught pre-law courses, inspiring the next generation of legal professionals.
At CIED, Bruce applies his legal acumen to empower communities and support innovative economic strategies. His focus on real estate and legal matters ensures that CIED remains well-positioned to navigate the complex legal landscapes that affect community development and economic empowerment initiatives.