Jose A. Herrera Paez
About Jose
Jose focuses his practice on corporate structuring, commercial litigation, and risk management. His work also includes real estate transactions involving development, construction, financing, and foreclosures.
He is well-versed in private equity transactions, such as private placement memoranda, limited partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions, as well as venture capital matters, including equity rounds and investment documents.
Jose has in-house experience in real estate and hospitality, focusing on development, construction, and lease agreements. Fluent in Spanish, he studied law in both Spain and Venezuela, is licensed to practice in Venezuela, and continues to practice Venezuelan law alongside his work at the firm.
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Experience
- Secured a $1.5 million investment from a family office for a client in the education sector to expand its platform, facilitating the placement of foreign students in US universities.
- Represented a hotel holding and management company in restructuring its $5 million+ holding structure as several foreign investors divested from a complex framework involving four separate properties.
- Advised a US developer in securing a $5 million capital investment from a Peruvian family office for the acquisition and pre-development of a multi-family residential project in Miami, including structuring two limited partnership-style funds.
- Negotiated a settlement in a dispute between a company and a former member and stakeholder, avoiding costly litigation.
- Advised on the acquisition of a tax and accounting practice, managing the interests of multiple sellers.
Recognition
- Daily Business Review, Florida Legal Awards "On the Rise," 2024
Credentials
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, LLM, cum laude, US and Transnational Law, 2022
- University of Miami School of Law, JD, cum laude, 2022
- Instituto de Empresa, LLM, with honors, 2010
- Universidad Catolica Andres Bello
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Languages
- Spanish
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Core Contracts Every Business Lawyer Must Master," University of Miami School of Law’s Essentials of Transactional Practice Bootcamp, Miami, Florida, September 5, 2025
Publications
- "Slight Decrease in Commercial Foreclosures Hints at Market Stabilization," ALM Commercial Leasing and Law Strategy, November 6, 2024
- "DOJ Challenges Florida Law Restricting Foreign Ownership of Land as Unconstitutional," The Daily Business Review, July 27, 2023
- "Derecho Familiar Internacional, Metodología para su Estudio, Compilation of Essays in tribute to Professor Haydée Barrios,” Universidad del Rosario, May 2014
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Interests
Did you know...
In his free time, Jose enjoys running long-distance races, occasionally accompanied by his dog, Boston, and has completed over 20 marathons, including Boston, New York, Madrid, Berlin, Miami, and Chicago. He can also be found on the golf course or out enjoying a bike ride with his two daughters. Jose is an avid reader of history as well.
Community/Civic Activities
Jose provides pro bono services to Defiende Venezuela Inc., a nonprofit that advocates for the prosecution of human rights violations against Venezuelan citizens in international courts, and to Diaspora Ven Inc., a nonprofit supporting Venezuelans forced to flee Venezuela due to political persecution.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Co-Presenter, "Core Contracts Every Business Lawyer Must Master," University of Miami School of Law’s Essentials of Transactional Practice Bootcamp, Miami, Florida, September 5, 2025
Publications
- "Slight Decrease in Commercial Foreclosures Hints at Market Stabilization," ALM Commercial Leasing and Law Strategy, November 6, 2024
- "DOJ Challenges Florida Law Restricting Foreign Ownership of Land as Unconstitutional," The Daily Business Review, July 27, 2023
- "Derecho Familiar Internacional, Metodología para su Estudio, Compilation of Essays in tribute to Professor Haydée Barrios,” Universidad del Rosario, May 2014
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