Consulting
Monroe has managed consulting assignments ranging from development strategy and commercial workouts to environmental remediation. He has engaged in large scale consulting, as an advisor to both Detroit and Los Angeles, facilitating their receipt of billion dollar Empowerment Zone grants from the federal government. He is experienced in interpreting codes and ordinances, and has obtained many “no further action†and compliance letters. At Northwood Commons in Safety Harbor, Florida, he took a difficult SWFWMD enforcement action on a drainage area and converted it to a “full compliance†condition, avoiding large fines. He then helped convert such area to a wild bird habitat which has become a draw for the property. He negotiated a variance to increase the height of the center’s main pylon sign, which allowed a 50% increase in the pylon’s allowable signage. Additionally, he obtained approval for an innovative tenant signage program to facilitate the leasing of the center’s primary office building. Monroe’s success in completing consulting assignments, particularly for governmental agencies, stems from his own federal government experience, and his belief in private-public partnerships, versus private-public confrontations.
Expert testimony
Monroe can provide expert advice and testimony. A Florida attorney, broker, and developer, with significant knowledge of the commercial real estate field, his opinions have assisted in reaching settlements and avoiding protracted litigation. Monroe’s experience in commercial development, management, leasing, and sales, as well as knowledge of Florida law, make Monroe a smart choice for lawyers and judges seeking expert advice and testimony related to Florida commercial real estate.
Monroe’s Florida credentials as an expert witness include: member of the Florida Bar for 40 years, current service as Vice Chair of the Florida Bar Receivership Subcommittee; Florida registered broker for 39 years; and Class A Florida general contractor for 18 years (now inactive). His training in Economics was at Williams College (B.A.) and at Oxford University (M.A.). His legal training was at Harvard Law School (J.D.) His government credentials include service as President of the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) and Chief Operating Officer of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Additional information is available in the “About NREV†section of this website, and on LinkedIn.
