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99 distinguished attorneys in Miami, Florida, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Aaron S. Podhurst

Personal Injury Law

One S.E. 3rd Avenue, Suite 2300, Miami, FL 33131

Aaron Podhurst has been a distinguished trial lawyer for more than fifty years. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his Juris Doctorate Degree from Columbia University, where he was a Harland Fiske Stone Scholar. Aaron is admitted to the Florida and New York Bars. Aaron’s distinguished career has brought him honors and offices from virtually every major legal organization, including the presidencies of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and The Florida Justice Association, fellowship in the American College of Trial Lawyers, member of Board of Governors of American Association for Justice, membership in the International Society of Barristers and the Inner Circle of Advocates, member of the Cuban American Bar Association and chairmanship of various aviation committees of the American Bar Association, American Association for Justice and The Florida Justice Association. Although Aaron made his reputation as one of the nation’s premiere plaintiff’s aviation lawyers, and continues to hold that status, he has guided the firm in recent years to its status as one of the major commercial litigation firms in South Florida. At the same time, he has managed to devote countless hours to community service, including the presidency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and membership in many other civic organizations. He is the recipient of the Medallion of Honor from t he National Conference for Community and Justice and the 1999 Jurisprudence Award from the Anti-Defamation League, and the 2010 recipient of the “Legal Legends” award presented by the 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society and the Historical Museum of South Florida. Aaron is also the recipient of the 2014 Honorable Theodore “Ted” Klein Special Recognition Award. Aaron Podhurst was awarded the distinguished Learned Hand award presented by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Lifetime Achievement award by the Daily Business Review.

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Alyssa A. Cina

Insurance Law

444 Brickell Avenue, Suite 300, Miami, FL 33131

Alyssa A. Cina is an Attorney at the Miami office of Resnick & Louis, P.C. and has experience in all aspects of cases regarding personal injury, commercial litigation, and civil litigation. Prior to joining Resnick & Louis, Alyssa managed a 10 staff personnel and supervised a caseload of 250 car accident and premise liability files from intake to negotiations. She has worked in the Fourth District Court of Appeals performing a variety of civil and criminal appeals. Alyssa is the recipient of Best Editorial Awards by Nova Law Review and works heavily in the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division. She is also a member of the Animal Legal Defense Fund. Alyssa is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.

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Andres Ferrando

Andres Ferrando

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

702 SW 1st St, Miami, FL 33130, USA

Andres Ferrando, Esq. is a multilingual real estate attorney with a Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law. As an experienced real estate attorney, he specializes in representing buyers, sellers, investors, foreign nationals, and developers for all of their Florida real estate needs. His comprehensive services include providing title and closing services, facilitating 1031 exchange transactions, drafting and negotiating real estate contracts, and much more. Before founding Oneway Law Group, Andres gained valuable experience in real estate as a Realtor and Developer, successfully handling hundreds of residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Florida. He understands how important it is to have proper representation in any real estate transaction & real estate law. As the owner of Oneway Title, LLC, a full-service title company that provides real estate title, escrow, and closing services throughout the State of Florida, Andres ensures that his clients have access to a complete range of services in one convenient location.

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Andrew Bellinson

Elder Law

12555 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33181, USA

As the Managing Partner and Owner of Bellinson Law Firm, P.A., Andrew Bellinson has key insights, compassion, and sound strategies for our aging population and those serving as care givers. He has an intense admiration for the aging and respect for the challenges experienced by caregivers. With a strong background in finance and elder law, Bellinson has helped thousands navigate the complex issues related to caring for a loved one during a law career spanning almost 20 years. Bellinson received his Doctor of Juris Prudence Degree from Tulane University School of Law where he served as president of his class and an editor of one of the school’s law journals. A student of international law, he also attended the Shanghai Institute of Law with a concentration on Chinese Trade Law. Bellinson received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations and Psychology from the University of Arizona. His interest focused on the Eastern Block which brought him to study at the University of Salzburg in Austria. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Federal Bar of the United States, and the Bankruptcy Bar of South Florida. Bellinson was a board member of the Urban League of Miami and a director of the Liberty City Charter School.

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Andrew Bernhard

Real Estate Law

333 SE 2nd Ave, STE 240, Miami, FL 33131

Andrew Bernhard has represented national real estate developers, financial institutions, and corporations in their complex commercial, consumer finance, and real estate development matters. Andrew represented national financial institutions in their escalated litigation matters ranging from violation of federal business and banking statutes, preservation of bank-owned real estate, defending securities fraud claims, and negotiating director and shareholder settlements. Prior to Rivero Mestre, Andrew Bernhard represented Florida communities and national real estate developers in real estate litigation and transactional matters. He also worked under Edwin G. Torres, United States Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. Andrew Bernhard graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law where he served as Executive Chair for the International Moot Court Board and received the CALI Excellence Award for International Moot Court. His professors named him a Dean’s Fellow for constitutional law, property, and legal research and writing, and granted him honors in Business Associations and Litigation Skills. The University of Miami School of Law awarded Andrew Bernhard the John F. Evans Memorial Scholarship for excellence in Litigation Skills.

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Andrew Rier

Andrew Rier

Distinguished Lawyer

Criminal Defense Law

10800 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 900, Miami, FL 33161

Andrew Rier is a Miami criminal defense attorney and founding partner of Rier Jordan P.A. His criminal case experience includes serving as lead counsel in death penalty proceedings. Other charges described in his firm biography include first-degree murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, drug trafficking, white-collar crimes and DUI. He represents clients from Miami-Dade and Broward counties as well as elsewhere in Florida, and he and his legal team work in both state and federal courts. Rier’s legal training included courtroom work before he entered private practice. As a certified legal intern with the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, he won his first trial, according to his firm biography. At the University of Miami, he also served as Student Bar Association president and studied abroad at University College in England. He received his J.D. in 1994, following a B.A. from Rutgers University in 1989. After law school, he established a private practice in North Miami. The Florida Bar identifies him as Andrew Franklin Rier and lists his admission date as September 23, 1994. He is listed as a member in good standing and eligible to practice law in Florida. Beyond Rier’s criminal defense work, Rier Jordan P.A. handles criminal appeals and family law disputes. The firm’s family law services include divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and adoption.

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Personal Injury Law

1925 Brickell Avenue, D-206, Miami, FL 33129

Anthony J. Cabrera is a Miami lawyer and partner at Cabrera Hoopingarner P.A., with business and personal injury listed as his practice areas in the Florida Bar directory. His individual page at No Client Left Behind also includes corporate law and homeowner’s insurance. Miami is both his hometown and the setting for his early legal work. Born and raised there, Cabrera worked at Miami law firms as an intern and law clerk while attending law school. His education was at Florida International University: bachelor’s degrees in political science and international relations, a national security studies certificate, and then a J.D. from its College of Law. He finished law school in May 2022; his Florida Bar admission followed on September 19 of that year. After passing the bar, he and Travis Hoopingarner established No Client Left Behind. The Bar records his name as Anthony Johan Cabrera and identifies him as eligible to practice in Florida and a member in good standing. English and Spanish appear in his directory listing, as does the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Cabrera’s firm biography describes his Cuban heritage and volunteer work with the Cuban American Bar Association, The Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division and Tamiami Park baseball. Baseball is also a personal interest, alongside mixed martial arts.

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Anthony Pastor

Distinguished Lawyer

Civil Litigation

6619 S Dixie Hwy #363, Miami, FL 33143, USA

Anthony Pastor is an attorney in South Miami, Florida, whom Rights & Recovery Law LLP identifies as its leader. Listed in bar records under the full name Anthony Carlos Pastor, he was admitted in Florida on September 26, 2023, and is eligible to practice there as a member in good standing. His California license is also active. Before becoming an attorney, Pastor worked in Miami as a legal assistant at Florida Insurance Law Group, LLC. His professional profile places that job between May 2020 and September 2023, followed by an attorney position at National Insurance Advocates beginning in October 2023. He describes his work at National Insurance Advocates as helping commercial property owners with insurance claims after a loss, including claim management, disputes and litigation. The North Dakota court system lists the University of Miami as his law school and records his admission to that state on December 5, 2025. It identifies his license status as active. At Rights & Recovery Law, the firm advertises representation in matters involving illegal robocalls, debt harassment, insurance bad faith and credit-report errors. Its South Miami location appears on the firm website; Pastor’s Florida Bar entry gives a separate mailing address for Rights & Recovery Law in Palmetto Bay.

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Ariel Lett

Ariel Lett

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

6303 Blue Lagoon Dr., Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126

Ariel Lett, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of Lett Law. Mr. Lett brings broad experience to the Firm. Prior to founding Lett Law, Mr. Lett practiced at large and small defense firms for several years.. While there, he was able to gain a firm understanding of how insurance companies work, how they think, and how they operate. He brings this experience to Lett Law, in order to work most effectively for you: The People. He will make sure that you are not taken advantage of through Bad Faith insurance companies. In addition to his law firm experience, Mr. Lett also served as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Darrin P. Gayles of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. As a federal law clerk, Mr. Lett evaluated and managed many cases, including drafting numerous orders and opinions that decided complex procedural and substantive legal issues. Mr. Lett also has litigation experience in trade secret and non-compete law. Mr. Lett earned his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law where he was a Trustee Full-Tuition Scholarship recipient. While in law school, he won a national championship in the Thurgood Marshall Mock Trial Competition and several personal honors and awards in Moot Court & Trial Advocacy. He also served as an Associate Editor of the Michigan State International Law Review. Additionally, Mr. Lett was on the Michigan State Arbitration team where he won a regional championship. Mr. Lett completed an internship for the Honorable Victoria A. Roberts of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

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Armando Hernandez

Criminal Defense Law

3191 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145, USA

Armando Hernandez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He is a Miami criminal defense attorney who concentrates his legal practice in the area of criminal defense. He received his B.A. from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University where he graduated with Honors. He holds an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) License and all flight instructor ratings. He was on the Dean’s list and graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law. He was a member of the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review. A fluent Spanish speaker, Mr. Hernandez represents individuals in and around Miami, as well as throughout the rest of Florida. Mr. Hernandez has established a prominently successful and reputable private practice. Prior to entering private practice, Armando Hernandez was an Assistant State Attorney in which he handled thousands of cases ranging from Driving Under the Influence (DUI) to Murder. In 2006, MADD presented Mr. Hernandez with the Prosecution Award of Honor for his outstanding dedication to DUI prosecution. Attorney Hernandez successfully concluded his career at the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office as the prosecutor assigned to anchor one of the two Repeat Offender Courts (ROC). His case load consisted of Life and first-degree felony cases of defendants who qualified as Violent Career Criminals, Habitual Violent Felony Offenders and Prison Releasee Reoffenders. Mr. Hernandez uses that former prosecutor experience to protect your constitutional rights. He is also a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Attorney Hernandez received the honor of being selected for The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018! This award recognizes Attorney Hernandez as one of the top criminal trial lawyers in South Florida, and is a prestigious achievement.

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Benedict Kuehne

Criminal Defense Law

100 SE 2ND ST, STE 3550, MIAMI, FL 33131-2112

Known as the “Iron Lawyer” for his successes and accomplishments in complex, protracted trials and appeals, as well as for his significant achievements as an Ironman athlete (140.6 miles of swim, bike, and run), Benedict P. Kuehne is experienced in both trial and appellate courtrooms throughout the State of Florida and across the nation. While he is known best for his significant representations as a white collar criminal defense lawyer, he is also one of the premier election law specialists in Florida, having represented Vice President Al Gore and the Gore/Lieberman Recount Committee as trial cocounsel in the 2000 election recount trial and the appeals to the Florida Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. In 2012, leading a legal team, Ben obtained the fifth highest verdict in the United States, $155 million, for his successful representation of an internationally accomplished educator who sued as a whistle blower for her wrongful termination. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association, a former member of the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar, a Past President of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers-Miami, a Life Member of its Miami Chapter, a Founding and Life Member and past board member of the statewide Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and a Charter Member of the Rosemary Barkett Appellate Inn of Court.

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Personal Injury Law

730 NW 107th Ave, Ste 200, Miami, FL 33172

Benjamin Vazquez practices personal injury and insurance litigation in Miami as an associate at Uriarte Law, P.A. Across South Florida, his case experience includes property damage claims, injury matters and disputes over insurance. The firm identifies him as Benjamin J. Vazquez, while his Florida Bar record gives his name as Benjamin Jose Vazquez. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Vazquez grew up in Miami. He attended the University of Miami for his undergraduate education, earning a degree in political science. Baseball was also part of his university years: he played on the university team and contributed to two College World Series appearances. His Uriarte biography lists a Juris Doctor and a master’s in sports administration from St. Thomas University School of Law. The Bar’s education entry places his law school year at 2013. His admission to the Florida Bar followed on September 26, 2014. Under Bar number 112254, he is listed as a member in good standing, eligible to practice in Florida. English and Spanish appear in the profile’s language listing. His firm biography also identifies authorization to practice in Florida’s Southern and Middle Districts. The Bar lists his position at Uriarte as associate and gives a Miami mailing address of 730 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 200.

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Brett M. Rosen

Brett M. Rosen

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

2 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131, USA

As a trial lawyer, it is my duty to stop powerful insurance companies and big business from abusing the rights of individuals. I was born and raised in Miami, and I am the product of parents that are public school teachers. As was instilled in me from birth, it is my obligation to fight for the underdog and less fortunate. My firm will use all of its power, resources and experience to obtain justice. I have been fortunate to obtain verdicts that total in excess of 100 million dollars in my career not counting the 1 billion dollars I helped recover for the victims of the tragic Surfside collapse. However, I do not measure success based on the size of a verdict. I measure success based on the amount of justice served, the lives saved, and the policies I have changed. Everyday, I am blessed to work with my family. My late uncle and founding partner, Glen Goldberg, mentored me since my high school days at Palmetto Sr. My brother, Judd Rosen, has inspired me to be the best person I can be. It is truly an honor to follow in my brother’s footsteps. I take great pride in my life experiences, family values, and relentless work ethic. My practice of law focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death.

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Brett Rivkind

Personal Injury Law

169 East Flagler Street, Suite 1422, Miami, FL 33131

Brett Rivkind is a leading national renowned maritime personal injury and wrongful death attorney. He has been handling Maritime/Admiralty cases for over 25 years. After graduating from the University of Florida College of Law with honors, and being selected to the Florida Chapter of the Order of the Coif based on being in the top five percent of his graduating class, Brett Rivkind started his career at a large maritime firm, where he handled cases on the defense side. Within the first five years of handling hundreds of maritime and personal injury cases involving the cruise ship industry, Brett Rivkind decided he wanted to help the victims of accidents and crimes, and decided to represent only the victims in maritime and personal injury cases. Since leaving the defense side, Mr. Rivkind has only represented individuals or families who have been the victims of crimes and accidents onboard all types of boats and ships, focusing mainly on incidents occurring aboard passenger cruise ships.

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Cheryl Linton Robinson

Cheryl Linton Robinson

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

633 NE 167th St ste 1201, Miami, FL 33162, USA

Cheryl Linton Robinson is a co-founder of Linton Robinson & Higgins and practices out of our Miami Location. Attorney Robinson is an experienced and tenacious litigator who is committed to providing high quality legal representation to all her clients. She specializes in prosecuting and defending civil liability cases and focuses on fighting for victims of accidents, medical negligence, products liability and premises liability cases. Over her career, she has litigated hundreds of cases achieving multimillion dollar verdicts on behalf of her clients. In 2003, Attorney Robinson co-founded the law firm of Cazeau, Linton Robinson, LLC, where she spearheaded the firm’s litigation and trial work until the firm closed in 2018. Attorney Robinson began her legal career as a prosecuting attorney for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. Prior to earning her law degree, she interned with the Honorable Bobby W. Gunther, fmr. Chief Judge at the 4th District Court of Appeal; the Palm Beach County Public Defender’s Office, Appellate Division, and the City of Miami, City Attorney’s office. Attorney Robinson is dedicated to her community, having served as president of the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association (GSCBWLA), and mentor to at-risk youth and children aging out of the foster care system. She is also an avid animal lover and a member of the Florida Bar Animal Law Section. Attorney Robinson earned her law degree from St. Thomas University, School of Law in Miami, Florida, where she was awarded as top legal intern for her work at the City of Miami. A native of New York, she earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Long Island University, C.W. Post College, Greenvale New York.

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Civil Litigation

216 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33128

Christian Daniel Walled is an attorney with Walled Law, PA in Miami, Florida, whose Florida Bar profile lists civil litigation, commercial litigation, insurance and personal injury among his practice areas. He is a member in good standing and is eligible to practice law in Florida. His admission to the Florida Bar dates to April 18, 2007. Walled’s bar profile identifies St. Thomas University School of Law as his law school and gives 2006 as the associated year. It also lists Spanish among his languages and records his membership in the Bar’s Solo & Small Firm Section. His federal court listings include the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. Beyond litigation and insurance, his listed practice areas include banking, business, contracts, medical malpractice and product liability. Real estate and real estate/land development also appear in his professional profile. The Bar identifies his firm position as private law practice and lists his office at 216 North Miami Avenue in Miami. Walled Law’s own practice-area page describes the firm’s work in auto accidents, negligence, wrongful death, premises liability, slip-and-fall matters, and residential and commercial insurance claims. These are the firm’s stated practice categories. The firm also states that it handles cases on a contingency-fee basis, with payment dependent on recovery.

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Appellate Law

3150 SW 38th Ave, 11th Floor, Miami, FL 33146

Appellate Law and Health Care Law Christine M. Lugo was born and raised in Miami, Florida where she is currently a practicing attorney at MSP Recovery Law Firm. Christine has been licensed to practice law in the State of Florida for over 6 year, and is also licensed to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Christine focuses her practice in commercial litigation, business disputes, and appellate matters. Christine has argued before the Third District Court of Appeal of Florida, and the Appellate Division of the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, wherein she has successfully obtained denials of petitions for writs of certiorari, and the reversal of final judgments.

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Christopher Drury

Christopher Drury

Featured Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

2665 S Bayshore Dr, PH 2B, Miami, FL 33133

Christopher M. Drury, is a cum laude graduate of both Davidson College and the University of Miami School of Law. Chris is a member of The Florida Bar, the South Carolina Bar, and the Law Society of England and Wales. Chris has handled complex personal injury and commercial cases in state and federal court in multiple jurisdictions. Chris focuses his practice on the prosecution of serious personal injury cases, as well as complex business and commercial disputes, including class actions. Chris has helped clients obtain multi-million dollar recoveries in business litigation, securities litigation, and personal injury and wrongful death cases, as well as a multi-million dollar jury verdict in a maritime personal injury case. Chris has prosecuted multiple catastrophic personal injury cases resulting in 8-figure recoveries, including a boating accident case culminating in a court-approved $12M settlement for a father and son. Chris is a Life Member in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Chris received the honor of recognition among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators in 2018. Chris was listed in Florida Trend's Legal Elite in 2018 in the area of Civil Trial. Chris was invited to become a member of “The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff” in 2017, and is currently an active member in that national "invitation only" organization of trial lawyers. Chris was named to the Florida Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers for 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Chris was recognized as one the top “40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida” by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 2015, and currently serves as a co-chair of that event. Chris was invited to become a member of “The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 in 2014”. Chris was recognized as a 2014 Florida Legal Elite “Up and Comer” in the area of Civil Trial. Chris serves on the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association. Chris also enjoys a wealth of experience in the defense of a wide variety of banking and insurance-related matters. Chris speaks Spanish and German fluently.

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Christos Lagos

Christos Lagos

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

66 W Flagler St suite 700, Miami, FL 33130, USA

Christos Lagos has been the co-managing partner of Lagos & Priovolos PLLC since 2014 when he and John Priovolos formed the firm. Mr. Lagos, who has over 24 years of legal experience, heads the firm's civil litigation division. His primary focus is on claims that involve substantial losses arising out of construction negligence, unsafe premises, automobile and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, negligence, defective products, insurance claims, and other civil disputes. Mr. Lagos is a seasoned and accomplished trial lawyer with an exceptional track record of success handling high profile litigation. His experience as lead counsel in numerous jury trials has proven invaluable in the guidance and expertise he offers his clients. He has obtained several multi-million dollar settlements, judgments, and jury verdicts and is a standing member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In total, Mr. Lagos has helped recover over $150 Million for those whose lives have been harmed by the wrongdoing of others.

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Dan Newman

Dan Newman

Featured Lawyer

Civil Litigation

2 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131, USA

Dan Newman is a Nelson Mullins partner in Miami who litigates securities and complex commercial disputes. Listed on the firm’s professional roster as Daniel Newman, he began his career in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, investigating and prosecuting federal securities-law violations. His work now includes representing individuals and organizations in SEC, Department of Justice, FINRA and state securities regulatory investigations and related litigation. His cases span federal and state courts and arbitration. They include contract and commercial tort disputes, non-compete agreements, shareholder derivative actions, class actions and securities fraud claims. Among his representative matters are the defense of a Florida city in an SEC municipal-bond proceeding and representation of a chief financial officer in an SEC case concerning Sarbanes–Oxley officer certification. He also handles internal corporate investigations for entities, officers and directors. Newman’s receivership work involves businesses prosecuted by the SEC for securities fraud, with recovery for defrauded investors as a focus. He has also acted as counsel to receivers. In construction litigation, he represents owners, developers and contractors in disputes over defects, delays, project scheduling and administration. A 1991 graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, Newman previously led its law alumni association as president. His teaching experience includes SEC investigations at Miami Law and litigation skills at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law. In 2023, he received the Thomas Davison III Memorial Service Award at the University of Miami Law Association’s homecoming breakfast.

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Danay Acevedo

Danay Acevedo

Distinguished Lawyer

Personal Injury Law

5757 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 320, Miami, FL 33126

Danay Acevedo is a Miami personal injury attorney and the managing partner of Miami Legal Firm. Her Florida Bar record lists her as eligible to practice and a member in good standing, with an admission date of May 8, 2012. Personal injury has been her field of practice since that admission. Her path to ownership began at Miami Legal Associates, which she joined in 2012. A partnership at Miami Legal Group followed two years later. In 2017, Acevedo acquired the firm and assumed the managing partner position at the practice now called Miami Legal Firm. She remains identified as managing partner on the firm’s team page. The Florida Bar lists her firm address as 5757 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 320, Miami. Before entering practice, Acevedo studied philosophy and pre-law at Barry University. She received her Bachelor of Arts in 2006 and graduated cum laude. Her education also includes a Master’s in Business Administration from Florida International University. At St. Thomas University School of Law, she completed her law degree in 2011, the year before her Florida Bar admission. Acevedo’s birthplace is Sagua La Grande, Cuba. She came to the United States in 1994 with her parents; the firm’s account of her background describes Miami as her home.

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Diego Price

Diego Price

Featured Lawyer

Corporate and Transactional Law

Nine at Mary Brickell Village, 999 SW 1st Ave apt 1801, Miami, FL 33130, USA

Diego Price is a Senior Associate of our Corporate / M&A and Financing teams. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and financing transactions. He is experienced in designing, structuring, negotiating, and implementing M&A and financing transactions, particularly in private equity and cross-border deals. Diego earned his law degree (Juris Doctor equivalent) from the University of Lima, Peru, where he ranked in the top 10% of his class. He holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from New York University, graduating as a Dean’s Scholar. Additionally, he obtained an Advanced Professional Certificate in Law and Business from NYU Stern School of Business with a 4.0 GPA and has completed law and business courses at the University of Salamanca, Spain. He was recognized as one of the Top 10 “Rising Star Dealmakers” in Peru by the international publication Transactional Track Record (TTR) for three consecutive years (2019 – 2021). Before joining RC Law, Diego worked as an associate at Rebaza, Alcazar & De Las Casas and Rodrigo, Elias & Medrano in Lima. He is admitted to practice law in New York and Peru and is fluent in English and Spanish.

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Fred Glickman

Probate Law

9990 SW 77th Ave, Miami, FL 33156, USA

Fred E. Glickman concentrates in Wills, Trusts, Estates, Probate, Guardianship, and Litigation in these fields. He has practiced in these and other areas of the law for over 40 years. He has argued cases in the Florida District Court of Appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals. He currently has the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national rating agency for lawyers. According to Martindale-Hubbell, this rating is "a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence." He is a Past President of the South Miami-Kendall Bar Association. He is a member of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section. Fred received his Law Degree from Columbia Law School and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Fred and his wife have three adult children and five grandchildren. He and his wife reside in Miami with their Golden mix rescue dog.

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Gabriella Bovo

Immigration Law

6700 SW 38th Street, Miami, FL 33155

Gabriella Bovo is a Miami native who graduated from St. Thomas University College of Law. Prior to attending law school and becoming an attorney, Gabriella graduated from Florida International University. During her undergraduate and graduate terms, she interned under several judges within the eleventh circuit and clerked at several law firms in which she gained experience in civil defense, criminal defense, and family law. As an attorney, Gabriella has gained experience in the areas of civil litigation, personal injury, Immigration, bankruptcy, and foreclosure. Gabriella represents a wide variety of clients whom she zealously advocates for. Gabriella's clients trust her to listen to their needs and desired results, and to offer them competent legal advice. Her professionalism and presence makes her an attorney you want on your side.

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Gary Carman

Civil Litigation

333 S.E. 2nd Avenue, # 3200, miami, FL 33131

Mr. Carman’s Practice Areas include: Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights Law, Health Care, Litigation, Media & First Amendment Law, Labor & Employment, Environmental & Sustainability Law, COVID-19 Task Force, and Corporate. Mr. Carman received his B.S. from Florida State University in 1971 and went on to receive his J.D. from University of Miami School of Law in 1974. He is admitted to practice law in the following jurisdictions: U.S. Court of Appeal, 5th Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

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Georgina Blanco

Georgina Blanco

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

10261 Sunset Dr suite c 101, Miami, FL 33173, USA

Georgina Blanco graduated with Honors from Florida International University in 2001, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Finance. She earned her Juris Doctor Degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2004. Georgina, a Miami native is familiar with the South Florida real estate market. She operates a boutique law practice in Miami, specializing in matters pertaining to Real Estate, Estate Planning, Entity Formations and Civil Litigation matters. Having a very strong Real Estate background dating back to her youth working in a family of real estate professionals and learning the ins and outs of the business since a very young age sets her apart. She is passionate about representing her clients in matters ranging from purchases, refinances to complex matters in the commercial arena. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to effectively represent her clients in the South Florida market.

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Gonzalo Perez

Featured Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

7915 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33155

Attorney Gonzalo Perez, Jr. is a shareholder and founding partner of the Law Offices of Gonzalo Perez, Jr., P.A., a boutique law firm located in Miami, Florida. He has practiced law in Miami-Dade County for the past 23 years. Mr. Perez concentrates his practice in matters involving Real estate law, Bankruptcy law, Collection Defense, Foreclosure Defense, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Guardianship, Business law, Condominium Law. He represents clients with these matters or issues throughout the State of Florida.

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Heriberto (Herb) Borroto

Medical Malpractice Law

E Ponce De Leon Blvd, Miami, FL 33134, USA

Mr. Borroto is a partner and heads the firm’s Medical Negligence Division. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Mr. Borroto graduated from the University of Miami in 1983 with Bachelors degrees in Chemistry and Biology. Subsequently, he attended and graduated from medical school at the Universidad Technologica de Santiago with his M.D. degree. With this medical degree, Mr. Borroto is uniquely qualified to handle medical malpractice claims. After completing medical school, Mr. Borroto returned to Miami where he worked for a local physician malpractice insurance company assisting in the defense of medical malpractice claims. He became a licensed adjuster in the State of Florida. Intrigued by the medical-legal field, he decided to study law at St. Thomas University where he attained his J.D. degree with honors in 1990. Mr. Borroto’s legal career has included both the defense of healthcare professionals as well as representing clients in lawsuits against these individuals. He is one of the few attorneys that have actual experience on both sides of the fence as well as holding both an M.D. and J.D. degree. This makes him uniquely qualified to handle the complex issues that arise in medical malpractice cases. During his years practicing as a plaintiff’s attorney, he has recovered over $60 million for his clients.

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Jacqueline Pons

Jacqueline Pons

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

SW 73rd Pl, Miami, FL 33144, USA

Pons Law PA is a law firm based in Miami-Dade County, providing legal representation for matters regarding Family Law, Estate Planning, and Landlord/Tenant disputes and transactions. Additionally, Jacqueline has had extensive experience in Healthcare Law on both a Federal and State Compliance level. Prior to becoming an attorney, Jacqueline had years of experience in these areas of law through her work as a certified paralegal. She received her paralegal Certificate from U.M. Law before beginning her legal education at Stetson Law where she received her J.D. It was during her work as a paralegal for a Family law solo practitioner where she received handson one on one training and developed a deep respect, admiration, and love for not only Family law but the legal profession as a whole. She is extremely dedicated to helping her clients achieve their goals and in providing care with the upmost compassion, respect, and understanding to the difficulties faced during these times.

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James Parker

Civil Litigation

100 SE 2nd Street, 2600, Miami, FL 33131

James K. Parker was born and raised in Orlando, Florida. Jim graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1973. He is an AV-rated trial attorney that has been in litigation practice in southern Florida for 45 years. Jim is a named partner with the Firm and is also certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Court Mediator and is a member of the Florida Academy of Professional Mediators. During his 45 years of practice, Jim has concentrated his efforts as a litigator representing clients in a broad range of disputes involving negligence, personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, professional liability, employment practices liability, broker’s errors and omissions, insurance coverage issues, declaratory actions, homeowners associations, condominium associations, construction defects and commercial litigation. Representative clients include Axis Insurance, AIG Insurance Companies, and Travelers Insurance Company. Most of Jim’s practice is devoted to the representation of insurers and their insureds, but his practice also includes the representation of Plaintiffs. After graduation from law school, Jim was appointed as an Assistant State Attorney under then State Attorney, Richard Gerstein. He then went into private practice representing clients in all levels of criminal defense matters. In 1976, he joined the law firm of Samuel M. Spatzer, P.A. practicing civil litigation. In 1982, Jim established his own firm in Coconut Grove, Florida. He became partner of Cohn, Parker & Cohn, P.A. in 1990. In 2004, he joined Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, P.L. to participate in the handling of the firm’s many complex adversarial proceedings.

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Civil Litigation

1111 Brickell Ave suite 1550, Miami, FL 33131, USA

In addition to founding Giller, P.A., a bourgeoning Miami law firm, Jason Giller has amassed a broad spectrum of experience that lends itself to the firm’s client base. From venture capitalism and start-up financing to real estate development and the impact that disputed family spats can have on family enterprises, Mr. Giller has personally dealt with it. Within the legal profession, he has enjoyed broad exposure to varied legal quagmires. Mr. Giller has had the honor of being involved in countless international disputes and cross-border disputes in more than a dozen foreign jurisdictions. Despite the big-law counterparties, he prides himself on finding practical, expeditious, and viable solutions that comport with his client’s needs. Importantly, Giller’s approach, regardless of the case at hand, is to view the issue from the client’s perspective and then identify feasible options. Recognizing that each client can be starkly different, Giller, P.A. champions the reality that there is no one-size-fits-all. Through this client-centric method, Mr. Giller has the opportunity to evaluate and ensure that any professional services being rendered are not just adherent to applicable legal principles but also congruent with the client’s economic condition, risk appetite, efficacy, and feasibility given the fluid legal landscape. By practicing in a wide array of legal areas, Mr. Giller brings a unique and tailored approach to virtually every matter where he can offer real-world experience as opposed to one bound by (and often hamstrung) just theory or limited exposure beyond an attorney’s static practice area. He not only enjoys the experience across the legal spectrum but also prides himself on representing clients of all walks of life, from offering aid to those in need of pro bono work, single parents, victims of landlord abuse to professional athletes, celebrities, family offices, multinational corporations, ultra-high net worth individuals, among many others. Mr. Giller’s grit and dogged determination to deliver first-rate professional services continue to distinguish him and his practice from many of his peers.

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Jeannine N. Rodriguez

Real Estate Law

11440 North Kendall Drive, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33176

Jeannine N. Rodriguez is an attorney with JNR Law Group, listed by the Florida Bar as its managing partner with an office in Miami. Her Florida license dates to September 30, 2009, and the Bar identifies her as a member in good standing who is eligible to practice. Her legal education included editorial work on the FIU Law Review. She served as comments editor in 2007–2008, then executive comments editor in 2008–2009. The firm’s attorney page also records her participation in the FIU Board of Advocates’ appellate advocacy program from 2007 to 2009 and the 2009 Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. The Bar lists her as a 2009 graduate of Florida International University’s College of Law. Business, contracts, corporate law and real estate appear among the practice areas in Rodriguez’s individual Bar profile. The listing also includes civil and commercial litigation, criminal law and criminal appeals. It records English and Spanish as her languages and names two Bar sections: Criminal Law and Real Property, Probate & Trust. Her court admissions extend beyond Florida’s state courts. The firm dates her admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to December 2009. Her Bar profile also lists the U.S. courts of appeals for the First and Third Circuits.

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Jeffrey Weiner

Criminal Defense Law

9130 S Dadeland Blvd, Miami, FL 33156, USA

Jeffrey S. Weiner practices criminal defense in Miami, where he founded Jeffrey S. Weiner, P.A. and serves as managing partner. His criminal law practice dates to 1974; the Florida Bar lists him as eligible to practice and a member in good standing. Before entering practice, Weiner attended the University of Miami as an undergraduate and then Chicago-Kent, graduating in January 1974. At law school, he edited The Kent Commentator and served as president of the Student Bar Association. His writing later included legal articles and work as a co-author of O’Connor’s Federal Rules & Codes Plus, published by Thomson Reuters. Trials and appeals have taken Weiner to more than 25 states. Among the cases he argued was Florida v. Jimeno, which came before the United States Supreme Court in 1991. His courtroom experience also includes arguments before the Florida Supreme Court and other Florida and federal appellate courts. He holds criminal trial law certification from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Outside his casework, Weiner has served as president of both the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys Association. He also chaired the Miami-Dade County Bar Criminal Courts Committee. His association with the American Board of Criminal Lawyers dates to May 1984, when he became a Fellow, and he formerly served as a regent of the National Criminal Defense College.

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John H. (Jack) Hickey

Maritime Law

12150 SW 128th Ct, Suite 225, MIAMI, FL 33186

John H. (Jack) Hickey started his career at a large law firm representing cruise lines, railroads, and other self- insured corporations. He switched sides and for the last 22 years has represented only Plaintiffs in catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. Hickey is a member of the Board of Governors of The Florida Bar, the body which licenses and regulates all lawyers who practice in Florida. He is a Past President of the Dade County Bar Association, the largest voluntary bar association in Florida. Hickey is Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law (by The Florida Bar) and Civil Trial (by The Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy). He is currently on the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association (FJA) and a State Delegate of the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Jack is also the Chair of the Motor Vehicle, Highway Safety, and Premises Liability Section of AAJ.

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John Leon

John Leon

Distinguished Lawyer

Other

8000 Governor's Square Boulevard, PH 404, Miami, FL 33016

John Leon is an attorney at The Law Offices of John Leon in Miami Lakes, Florida, with a background in litigation and crisis management. The Florida Bar lists him under his full name, John Williams Leon, as a member in good standing and eligible to practice in the state. Medical malpractice and insurance defense are among the areas in which Leon has worked for state and national law firms. That work has also encompassed commercial disputes, employment law and appeals. On the government side, his experience includes procurement, regulatory and administrative law, federal and legislative affairs, and land use and zoning. His crisis-management work has involved representing clients in matters against Fortune 500 companies. The firm identifies healthcare and corporate crisis management as areas of concentration. Leon has taken legal subjects to television audiences in both English and Spanish as an analyst. His speaking engagements include a talk called “Life Lessons From A Crisis Manager.” At colleges, universities and law schools, he has appeared as a guest lecturer and panelist on legal ethics and civil practice, as well as political science and philosophy. His past arts-related appointments include a seat on the Miami Symphony Orchestra board and the chairmanship of the Philip Frost Art Museum’s Frost Council on Philanthropy. He also formerly chaired the Caribbean Organization for Policy Advancement, a South Florida think tank concerned with political, social and economic issues in the Caribbean Basin.

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Jorge Luis Lopez

Jorge Luis Lopez

Distinguished Lawyer

Governmental Affairs

2665 S Bayshore Dr #1103, Miami, FL 33133, USA

Area of Practice: Governmental Affairs Jorge Luis Lopez Law Firm is a Miami-based firm headquartered in Coconut Grove, specializing in governmental affairs. We advise public and private clients, from Florida 100 to Fortune 500 companies, on legislative and regulatory matters at federal, state, and local levels. Our priority is creating successful business and government strategies. With deep knowledge of substantive law, commercial litigation, and extensive legislative experience, we offer a unique blend of legal and political services. Managing Partner Jorge Luis Lopez, Esq., brings over 30 years of experience in government regulations, contracts, procurements, land use, and zoning. Our attorneys and professionals provide strategic counsel to clients navigating complex challenges across jurisdictions, public policy, regulations, and economic trends. Mr. Lopez is also a recognized South Florida philanthropist, serving on the boards of the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade, and as Founding Chairman of the Miami-Dade Parks Foundation.

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Joseph Nascimento

Criminal Defense Law

2250 SW 3rd Ave, 400, Miami, FL 33129

Mr. Nascimento has spent his entire career as a criminal defense attorney, defending individuals and corporations in high-stakes federal and state criminal matters, including investigations by the FBI, DEA, Health and Human Services (HHS)/Office of Inspector General, IRS, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Postal Inspector. Most recently, Mr. Nascimento’s practice has focused on medical providers, laboratory executives, marketing companies, durable medical equipment suppliers and business owners subjected to federal healthcare/Medicare fraud investigations in jurisdictions around the country. Mr. Nascimento has handled cases involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Money Laundering, Bribery, Drug Trafficking, RICO, Healthcare Fraud, Wire Fraud, Asset Forfeitures and the representation of victim corporations/individuals in attempts to collect restitution. He has tried cases at all levels, from minor offenses, to those with potential life punishments and the death penalty, and has been educated by some of the leading experts in the world on DNA comparison and issues surrounding transfer and contamination, facial recognition and issues surrounding eyewitness memory and facial comparison. Mr. Nascimento has also successfully handled state and federal appeals that have saved his clients many years in prison. Joe grew up in South Florida and got his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Florida. After UF, Mr. Nascimento went on to attend the University of Miami School of Law as a Dean’s Merit scholar, where he graduated, cum laude, with a Juris Doctor. Mr. Nascimento is an adjunct professor teaching the University of Miami School of Law’s Criminal Litigation Skills I and Advanced Criminal Litigation Skills II courses, part of the school’s nationally acclaimed litigation skills program.. Immediately out of law school, Joe joined Robbins Tunkey Ross Amsel Raben & Waxman, P.A., one of the largest and highly reputed criminal defense firms in the country. After many years with RTR, Mr. Nascimento became one of the founding members of the reorganized firm of Ross Amsel Raben Nascimento, PLLC.

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