About me
John J. Fumero has over 36 years of experience in the areas of environmental, water, land use, administrative and governmental law. Fumero, formerly General Counsel, South Florida Water Management District, provides strategic counsel to landowners, developers, industry, agriculture, utilities and local governments throughout Florida. He represents private and public sector clients before local, state and federal agencies and courts. He has extensive experience in all aspects of state and federal environmental regulation, public/private partnerships, real estate, administrative and governmental law as well as related federal, state, and administrative litigation. He is Board certified as a specialist in State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice by The Florida Bar. Board certification recognizes specialized knowledge, skills and proficiency in state and federal governmental and administrative law. Named as one of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, Fumero is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating an attorney can earn from their peers. He is also a Florida Supreme Court-certified mediator and holds certification in Environmental Negotiation and Policy from Harvard Law School.