RADELL, MICHAEL E. 66 passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. A longtime resident of Pinecrest, Mike adored his daughters, Amy and Samantha and his wife of 37 years, Beverly. His granddaughter Cate was his delight. His passion for travel led to many adventurous trips around the world. Getting lost was a certainty. A graduate of UM Law School, he was a true football fan Go Canes! Mike graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, and earned a Masters in Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania, after receiving his undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University. Mike co-founded the firm of Bercow Radell Fernandez & Larkin in 1996, after practicing at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan's Miami office, and before that at the Miami law firm of Steel Hector & Davis. Before graduating law school in 1986 and while in law school, Mike was an environmental planner at the County's Planning Department, where he was involved in the development of Dade County's Severable Use Rights Ordinance and the East Everglades Management Plan, and was also the author of the County's Infill Development Strategies Report. Mike's expertise in environmental law was consistently recognized by his peers and numerous publications, including Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Florida Trend's Legal Elite. He was a mentor to the younger attorneys at his law firm, and helped teach many of them much of what they know about land use and environmental law. As the senior partner in the firm, he will be sorely missed. He is survived by his beloved wife, Beverly; daughters, Amy (Alex) and Samantha; granddaughter, Cate and mother, Mary Radell. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to your favorite charity. The family will receive guests on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 6-7pm with a memorial service beginning at 7pm at Stanfill Funeral Home.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jan. 1, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Radell

9 Entries

January 23, 2018

I was shocked and saddened to read about Mike's passing in the Florida Bar Journal.

Mike and I were in the night section of law school together, and we would compete with each other each semester to see who had a higher law school ranking. But every semester it was always the same; we both had exactly the same ranking throughout law school.

I will miss our occasional chats during the years to discuss the law and family.

My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Warm regards,
Susan Geiger

Andy Herron

January 16, 2018

Bev: Paula and I are so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He and I worked together at Stroock many years ago, and I will always remember Mike as such a genuine, nice, interesting person. He cared not a wit that I was a very young lawyer 14 years his junior. He always had the time to discuss virtually anything with me, and he really set an example for me of how I should treat others. I really viewed his office as a great place to hang out. I know there is nothing I can say to take away the pain of his loss, but I want you to know that Mike does live on in the example he set. While I did not know Mike very well, I do try to emulate what I did know of him. He truly did make the world a better place, and he will be missed.

Sharon Adamo

January 13, 2018

Bev,
I just heard about Mike passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls at this difficult time.

Zena Dickstein

January 12, 2018

Bev, our deepest sympathies to you and the entire family on the passing of Mike. Mike was a great person, friend and lawyer and I will always cherish the memories of the years we worked together at Steel Hector and Bercow Radell. He always made things fun. May the love of family and friends and treasured memories help you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Zena and Jeffrey Dickstein

joan Sanz

January 5, 2018

Bev. I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a great guy, and I will never forget his helpfulness when I was president of RPTC. A truly nice person

January 3, 2018

My sincere condolences to the family may you find comfort in the God of all comfort during this difficult time.

Kathi Rutter (Herm)

January 3, 2018

Bev, I can't imagine what you must be feeling right now, but I want you to know that I am just a phone call away. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you and the girls through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.

Mindy Mora

January 2, 2018

My deepest sympathies on the passing of Mike. I have very fond memories of the years we worked together while he was at Stroock. He was a good friend with a wry sense of humor. I hope your memories of him sustain you in this time of grief.

Diane Schaevitz

January 2, 2018

So sorry to the Radell family on the passing of your husband and father and to Mary Radell, Michael's mother.

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