F. Ronald Mastriana, Esq., a preeminent real estate development/land use attorney and developer, has been practicing law and developing commercial real estate for over 30 years. He is the founder of the Fort Lauderdale based law firm of Mastriana & Christiansen, P.A. Ron Mastriana and the firm have a solid reputation for successfully completing a wide array of real estate development projects including but not limited to land acquisition, land use, permitting, governmental approvals, conditional uses, historic designations, condominium conversions, and developing financial structuring and securing funding for these endeavors. Ron has a nationwide client base; however his primary focus is within the South Florida market.

His many talents have been fine-tuned over his extensive career. Born into the development business, Ron, a Youngstown, Ohio native, was a prodigy of Edward J. DeBartolo Sr., who guided him through the industry. At a young age he began working for Mr. DeBartolo in the surveying and construction departments of many DeBartolo projects. Ron obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Notre Dame, and his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo, while working for the DeBartolo Corporation.

Ron, known for his "can do" approach to projects has obtained development approvals for nationally renowned projects such as BassPro Dania Beach, Florida; Sawgrass Mills Mall, Sunrise Florida; Dadeland Mall, Miami, Florida; St. Regis Hotel & Resort, Galleria Mall, The Tides at Bridgeside, LeClub Condominium, Trump International Beach Club and Trump International Tower, all of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His innate ability to merge ideas, talent, and resources allows him to maintain his status as one of the finest real estate attorneys in the country.

Since the 1970's, Ron has developed his own real estate projects including residential, commercial, office, and mixed-use. "Bamboo", his most recent development project, is a 57 unit mixed-use project located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Bamboo has received acclaim for its unique design and approach to the urban live-work condition. One of many projects located within the urban renewal of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Bamboo was extremely well-received by the community and was the only project to have all units sold out within a month.

His passion for life extends beyond the work place. Ron is an avid outdoorsman, who enjoys boating, hiking, cycling, and kayaking. He enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife Alexandra, and his two sons Brien and Francesco. Ron is extensively involved in many aspects of his community through various charitable organizations and activities, and is a Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, Florida.

Ron is from Youngstown, Ohio, was educated at Notre Dame (BBA 1970) and received his J.D. from the University of Toledo. Ron is one of the nation's most highly respected lawyers in the field of real estate development. He started with the DeBartolo Company (now The Simon Group) and has been in private practice for over 25 years. His awards are many, including a past chairman of the Florida Bar's Environmental Law Section and several articles published in the field of real estate law. Ron is a past chairman of Florida Bar Section on Environmental law, is the current chairman of the local branch of ICSC, and is a member of the Fort Lauderdale Beach Development Board. Ron has provided pro bono services for the Boys and Girls Club of American in their zoning and planning efforts to expand and increase their facility.