LSN Law Hired Two New Land Use Experts
The Miami-based firm added Lluvia Resendiz and Olivia Polimeni to its land use and zoning practice.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in People
LSN Law has expanded its local land use and zoning practice by hiring Lluvia Resendiz and Olivia Polimeni. The firm, which is based in Miami, serves clients across South Florida and the state.
Why it matters
The firm, affiliated with government relations company LSN Partners, looks to strengthen its bench as zoning and development remain central to the region’s growth. These additions bolster the firm's capacity to navigate complex land use processes.
Lluvia Resendiz brings over 20 years of experience in land use and zoning to her role as Planner and Land Use Advisor. The full impact of these new positions on firm-wide capacity remains to be seen.
The players
Lluvia Resendiz
The new Planner and Land Use Advisor previously led the Miami-Dade County Zoning Information Section.
Olivia Polimeni
The new Associate Attorney joins the firm after practicing litigation and real estate at GrayRobinson.
Tracy Slavens
She serves as the leader of the Land Use and Zoning practice at LSN Law.
Alex Heckler
He is the Managing Partner of LSN Law.
The details
Lluvia Resendiz joins LSN Law following her tenure leading the Miami-Dade County Zoning Information Section. Olivia Polimeni joins the team as an Associate Attorney, bringing previous experience from GrayRobinson where she focused on litigation and real estate. They will work under the leadership of Tracy Slavens, who heads the firm’s Land Use and Zoning practice.
Timeline
LSN Law announced the hiring of both employees on October 7, 2026.
Beyond the 305
This move follows the documented trend of South Florida law firms consolidating land use expertise to navigate complex Miami-Dade County zoning codes. LSN Law’s expansion mirrors similar talent acquisitions by major firms operating across Broward and Palm Beach.
Property owners and developers working through local zoning requirements may interact with these new advisors starting immediately. The firm’s presence across Miami-Dade suggests continued activity in regional land use applications.
The takeaway
The addition of two experienced hires underscores the firm’s focus on high-stakes zoning and real estate work. Watch for future development project filings involving the firm in upcoming county commission agendas.
Further reading
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