As a local government attorney with an expansive roster of municipal clients, Alan Gabriel’s work in the areas of transportation, education and land use has helped to shape the development of South Florida. Alan serves as general counsel for the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, is special counsel on concurrency and zoning matters for the School Board of Broward County and is the City Attorney for Marco Island.
As new technologies and population growth impact the needs of communities, Alan advises his clients on the legal issues, planning and infrastructure required to support these ongoing changes. He is a skilled negotiator who, when disputes arise, helps clients to address and resolve issues through mediation.
Alan serves as special magistrate for code enforcement for the City of Pompano Beach and the Town of Davie. He also represents the cities of Tamarac, Pembroke Pines, Lighthouse Point, Coral Springs, Lauderdale Lakes and Margate.
Alan was raised in South Florida and is a longtime resident of Fort Lauderdale.
Professional & Community Involvement
- Attorneys’ Real Estate Council of Broward County, Board of Directors, 2014-2019
- Fort Lauderdale Forum, Chair, 2013-present
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Visioning Committee, 2009–2013
- NW Progresso-Flagler Heights Community Redevelopment Agency, City of Fort Lauderdale, 2007–2019
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Marine Advisory Board,2006-2007
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Planning and Zoning Board, 2000-2006; Chairperson 2005-2006; Vice Chair 2004-2005
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Alternate and Appointed Member of Board of Adjustment, 1999-2000
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Alternate Member of Code Enforcement Board, 1996-1999
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Community Services Board, 1994-1996
- City of Fort Lauderdale, Cemeteries Board of Trustees, 1991-1994; Chairman 1992 – 1994
- Coral Ridge Homeowners’ Association, Fort Lauderdale, Board of Governors, 1998-1999
- City of Dania, Unsafe Structures Board, 1986-1988
Awards & Recognition
- Who’s Who Among Outstanding Americans, Member of U.S. Registries, 1995-2019
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, since 1995
Press Mentions
- Former Marco Police Chief Considered for Pension Board, Coastal Breeze News, October 3, 2024
- Marco Island city attorney says 3 of 4 short-term rental lawsuits resolved, Naples Daily News, March 22, 2024
- Marco Island delays second reading of Bill of Rights sanctuary ordinance, Naples Daily News, February 7, 2024
- Councilors and City Staff Urge Second Look at Proposed Ordinance, Coastal Breeze News, February 1, 2024
- Marco Island Spent $727,000 for Rescinded Vacation Rental Registration Program, Naples Daily News, November 8, 2023
- Interpretation of New State Law Voids Marco’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance, Coastal Breeze News, October 5, 2023
- Marco Island’s Controversial Single-Family Home Rental Registration Program Tossed Out, Naples Daily News, October 3, 2023
- Rental Registration Ordinance Passes On Second Reading, Coastal Breeze News, December 8, 2022
