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Representation
68 Notable Representations
Notable Representations
A selection of high-profile cases covered by major publications including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Financial Times
Featured
BDO Seidman Defense
EU-based multinational company
Successfully defended against $520M liability claim. Defense jury verdict in less than one hour after three-week trial.
Media Coverage: Reuters · Bloomberg · South Florida Business Journal · Yahoo! Finance
Raytheon Arbitration
Billionaire businesswoman client
Reversed $18M claim into $8.8M recovery for client through strategic arbitration.
Featured
Exxon Class Action
Class action participant
Successfully protected client’s share of $1.1B settlement.
Featured
Fortune 100 Contract Dispute
Fortune 100 company
Obtained $40M settlement as lead attorney in breach of contract action against industrial contractor.
SlimAmerica FTC Receivership
FTC Federal Court-appointed Receiver
Concluded with $8.5M judgment against defendants in false advertising litigation.
Lancer Management Fraud
Various claimants
Obtained recoveries in relation to SEC’s $1.2B fraud action against hedge fund.
Media Coverage: The Wall Street Journal
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines
Successfully defended Federal Court class action lawsuit involving novel Covid-19 issues.
Media Coverage: Paul, Weiss · Los Angeles Times · Reuters
University of Miami
University of Miami
Participated in and assisted with defense against breach of contract actions from students during COVID-19 pandemic.
Media Coverage: University of Miami
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Mike Jeffries Civil Case
Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch
Defending Mike Jeffries in high-profile civil litigation featured in Wall Street Journal podcast “The Journal”.
Media Coverage: The Wall Street Journal · CNBC
High-Value International Divorce
Centamillionaire Spouse Seeking Divorce
Represented wife in $100M+ divorce settlement; spouse owned multiple overseas businesses – obtained judgments in numerous foreign countries.
777 Partners Defense
777 Partners
Secured $17M judgment for fraud and fiduciary duty breaches in financial management.
Media Coverage: Financial Times · The New York Times · ESPN · CNBC · The Guardian
Andre Johnson Representation
Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson
Represented NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson in notable legal matter involving substantial life insurance policy.
Media Conglomerates
TV Azteca
Successfully defended clients in contract disputes.
Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent
Represented luxury travel company in complex business matters.
Media Coverage: Travel Weekly
Featured
Sergio Pino Estate Receivership
Counsel for Court-appointed Curator
Counsel for the Curator appointed by the Miami-Dade Circuit Court to oversee the estate of Sergio Pino.
Media Coverage: Miami Herald · The Real Deal · New York Post · South Florida Business Journal
Sports Franchise Owners
NBA, NFL, and Premier League franchise owners
Represented several sports franchise owners from NBA, NFL, and Premier League in partnership and contract disputes.
Miax Securities Exchange Group
Long-serving Director of MIAX
Publicly traded operator of 8 exchanges & financial technology company with backing from Citadel & Susquehanna.
Media Coverage: Bloomberg · Fox Business · Reuters · MIAX
Beverage Distributors
Imperial Brands, Empire Merchants, Genesis Global Sourcing, & CC1 Companies
Successfully represented bottlers and distributors of alcohol, wine and spirits.
Media Coverage: Law360
Forbes 100 Family
Confidential Trust and Estate Litigation Matter
Represented a Forbes 100 family in high-value trust and probate proceedings involving significant estate interests.
Franchise Clients
McDonald’s, Ace Hardware, & Orange Theory
Represented major franchise brands in complex business and operational matters.
Major Insurance Carriers Defense
AIG, Progressive, Chubb, State Farm
Successfully defended numerous insurance clients over the years in class action suits, bad faith claims, breach of contract, regulatory compliance failures, and agent-broker liability; total claims in excess of $2B.
Sterling Companies v. National Retail Tenant
Sterling Companies
Successfully secured lease renewal on behalf of the landlord that resulted in tenant paying a 2x base rent at a 5-cap valuation, adding nearly $50M to his client’s asset valuation.
Majestic Isle Condo Board v. Related & Macklowe
Condo Board
Sued and then negotiated a buy-out of nearly $48M on behalf of condo owners.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal · NY Times
Don Peebles v. Bath Club Condo Board
Condo Board
Successful multi-million dollar verdict for condo owners for construction defects and not adhering to project timeline.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal
FIU Bridge Collapse
Concrete manufacturer
Successfully defended concrete manufacturer in high-profile infrastructure failure case.
Media Coverage: Good Morning America · PBS · CNN
Rudy Giuliani Representation
Rudy Giuliani
Miami office represented Rudy Giuliani in multiple matters related to election interference allegations and defamation, including subpoena from Congress.
Media Coverage: CNBC · Miami Herald
Preeminent Watch Maker
Preeminent watch maker
Successfully represented preeminent watch maker in bet-the-company litigation and partnership dispute and rebuffed takeover.
Confidential Client v. Lionheart Capital
Confidential client
Successfully represented prominent Miami family in securing sale of land lease of hotel situated directly on the ocean in Miami Beach, at highest price in the market at the time; now set to become premier 6-Star Luxury Hotel.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal
FTC v. Kirkland Young LLC
Federal Court-appointed Receiver
Represented client in connection with FTC v. Kirkland Young LLC, including issues concerning court-supervised receivership and estate-related proceedings.
Media Coverage: FTC · NBC Washington
Williams & Connolly Advisory
Williams & Connolly / Billionaire client
Advised preeminent law firm Williams & Connolly to ensure their billionaire client was released early from Federal Prison.
Bravo Reality TV Star
Star of Bravo Reality TV show
Miami office represented star of a Bravo Reality TV show set in Charleston, SC.
David Knezevich Defense
David Knezevich
Miami office defense counsel for David Knezevich in international high-profile alleged murder case.
Media Coverage: CBS News
ESM Government Securities
Receivership and Estate Proceedings
Represented client in receivership-related proceedings concerning ESM Government Securities.
Fisher Island Condo Association
Fisher Island Condo Association
Represented Fisher Island Condo Association, the world’s most expensive zip code and exclusive private island.
Media Coverage: New York Post
Global Architecture Firm
Preeminent global architecture firm
Represented preeminent global architecture firm in high stakes litigation case with large U.S. based developer.
Top-5 Residential Broker
Perennial top-5 residential broker
Long-time family attorney to perennial nationwide top-5 residential broker; also serving as trustee and closing attorney for numerous properties owned by her clients.
SEC v. Rishi Kapoor
Secured Creditor Rights
Successfully represented a secured creditor in federal SEC receivership proceedings, protecting and preserving lienholder interests in complex securities litigation.
Media Coverage: SEC · The Real Deal · Miami Herald
MLB All-Star & Golden Glove Winner
5-time MLB All Star & 2-time MLB Golden Glove Winner
Represented 5-time MLB All Star & 2-time MLB Golden Glove Winner in confidential settlement with Investment Advisor.
Car Battery Manufacturer
Manufacturer of car batteries with annual sales exceeding $1B
Represented manufacturer of car batteries with annual sales exceeding $1B per year resulting in $20M settlement.
Mexican Conglomerate
Mexican Multi National Conglomerate
Long-time attorney for Mexican Multi National Conglomerate and Mexican billionaire with business interests across numerous industries and continents.
Media Coverage: Nelson Mullins · The Wall Street Journal · Bloomberg · Golf Channel · CBS News
Kyle Rittenhouse Defense
Kyle Rittenhouse
Represented Kyle Rittenhouse in civil suit stemming from self-defense shooting during Jacob Blake protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Media Coverage: Law360
$30B+ Hedge Fund Mogul
Family of $30B+ Hedge Fund Mogul
Personal Attorney for Family of $30B+ Hedge Fund Mogul.
All-Pro NFL Running Back
NFL Athlete Confidential Matter
Successfully represented all-pro NFL running back involving confidential matters.
Law Firm Data Breach Defense
Data Breach Class Action
Secured dismissal with prejudice of South Florida-based law firm in Data Breach Class Action Suit
Media Coverage: Nelson Mullins
South American Football Club Owner
Chilean Club Owner
Represented Chilean mogul and owner of prominent South American football club.
AM 100 Law Firms & Fortune 500 Counsel
E-Discovery for Top Counsel
Firm serves as lead E-discovery on behalf of numerous AM 100 law firms of Fortune 500 companies.
Media Coverage: Bloomberg Law · Abajournal
U.S. Community Bank Board Members
Bank Board Litigation Defense
Represented several board members of U.S. Century Bank vs. two Northeast based private equity funds.
Media Coverage: Florida Bulldog
Prominent South Florida Real Estate Developer
Real Estate Developer
Represented prolific real estate developer Doug Cox “King of Coconut Grove”.
Media Coverage: Miami Herald
South Florida Hospitality Owners
Club Owners
Represented several prominent South Florida based dance club owners.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal
Miami Beach Commercial Landlord
Commercial Landlord Litigation
Represented landlord in litigation w/ high end food purveyor Epicure in Miami Beach; part owner of site as well which was sold to Michael Shvo.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal (2) · Traded
Middle East Aviation Litigation
Middle East’s Wealthiest Families
Represented one of the Middle East’s wealthiest families in Aviation Litigation.
Enterprise Software Company
Enterprise Patent Dispute
Represented software firm in bet-the-company patent dispute.
Multi-Generational Real Estate Family
Multigenerational Trust Litigation
Represented Billionaire South Florida based real estate family in multigenerational trust and estate dispute.
Global Shipping & Logistics Enterprise
Maritime Estate Control Dispute
Represented Sara Babun in estate battle over control of Aniteal Marine Shipping Corp, a $100M+ shipping and logistics enterprise.
Media Coverage: Florida Bulldog
Cultural Institution Board Members
Art Museum Naming Rights Dispute
Represented several board members over naming rights of prestigious Miami Art Museum.
Featured
BDO Seidman Defense
EU-based multinational company
Successfully defended against $520M liability claim. Defense jury verdict in less than one hour after three-week trial.
Media Coverage: Reuters · Bloomberg · South Florida Business Journal · Yahoo! Finance
Raytheon Arbitration
Billionaire businesswoman client
Reversed $18M claim into $8.8M recovery for client through strategic arbitration.
Featured
Exxon Class Action
Class action participant
Successfully protected client’s share of $1.1B settlement.
Featured
Fortune 100 Contract Dispute
Fortune 100 company
Obtained $40M settlement as lead attorney in breach of contract action against industrial contractor.
SlimAmerica FTC Receivership
FTC Federal Court-appointed Receiver
Concluded with $8.5M judgment against defendants in false advertising litigation.
Lancer Management Fraud
Various claimants
Obtained recoveries in relation to SEC’s $1.2B fraud action against hedge fund.
Media Coverage: The Wall Street Journal
Rothschild & Co. Patent Dispute
Major asset manager
Favorable out-of-court settlement in patent dispute.
Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival Cruise Lines
Successfully defended Federal Court class action lawsuit involving novel Covid-19 issues.
Media Coverage: Paul, Weiss · Los Angeles Times · Reuters
University of Miami
University of Miami
Participated in and assisted with defense against breach of contract actions from students during COVID-19 pandemic.
Media Coverage: University of Miami
Featured
Mike Jeffries Civil Case
Former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch
Defending Mike Jeffries in high-profile civil litigation featured in Wall Street Journal podcast “The Journal”.
Media Coverage: The Wall Street Journal · CNBC
High-Value International Divorce
Centamillionaire Spouse Seeking Divorce
Represented wife in $100M+ divorce settlement; spouse owned multiple overseas businesses – obtained judgments in numerous foreign countries.
777 Partners Defense
777 Partners
Nelson Mullins’ partner Jon Sale is currently representing Josh Wander and 777 Partners various corporate entities in relation to alleged $500M fraud and fiduciary duty breaches.
Media Coverage: Financial Times · The New York Times · ESPN · CNBC · The Guardian
Andre Johnson Representation
Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson
Represented NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson in notable legal matter involving substantial life insurance policy.
Media Conglomerates
TV Azteca
Successfully defended clients in contract disputes.
Abercrombie & Kent
Abercrombie & Kent
Represented luxury travel company in complex business matters.
Media Coverage: Travel Weekly
Featured
Sergio Pino Estate Receivership
Counsel for Court-appointed Curator
Counsel for the Curator appointed by the Miami-Dade Circuit Court to oversee the estate of Sergio Pino.
Media Coverage: Miami Herald · The Real Deal · New York Post · South Florida Business Journal
Sports Franchise Owners
NBA, NFL, and Premier League franchise owners
Represented several sports franchise owners from NBA, NFL, and Premier League in partnership and contract disputes.
Miax Securities Exchange Group
Long-serving Director of MIAX
Publicly traded operator of 8 exchanges & financial technology company with backing from Citadel & Susquehanna.
Media Coverage: Bloomberg · Fox Business · Reuters · MIAX
Beverage Distributors
Imperial Brands, Empire Merchants, Genesis Global Sourcing, & CC1 Companies
Successfully represented bottlers and distributors of alcohol, wine and spirits.
Media Coverage: Law360
Forbes 100 Family
Confidential Trust and Estate Litigation Matter
Represented a Forbes 100 family in high-value trust and probate proceedings involving significant estate interests.
Franchise Clients
McDonald’s, Ace Hardware, & Orange Theory
Represented major franchise brands in complex business and operational matters.
Major Insurance Carriers Defense
AIG, Progressive, Chubb, State Farm
Successfully defended numerous insurance clients over the years in class action suits, bad faith claims, breach of contract, regulatory compliance failures, and agent-broker liability; total claims in excess of $2B.
Sterling Companies v. National Retail Tenant
Sterling Companies
Successfully secured lease renewal on behalf of the landlord that resulted in tenant paying a 2x base rent at a 5-cap valuation, adding nearly $50M to his client’s asset valuation.
Majestic Isle Condo Board v. Related & Macklowe
Condo Board
Sued and then negotiated a buy-out of nearly $48M on behalf of condo owners.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal · NY Times
Don Peebles v. Bath Club Condo Board
Condo Board
Successful multi-million dollar verdict for condo owners for construction defects and not adhering to project timeline.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal
FIU Bridge Collapse
Concrete manufacturer
Successfully defended concrete manufacturer in high-profile infrastructure failure case.
Media Coverage: Good Morning America · PBS · CNN
Rudy Giuliani Representation
Rudy Giuliani
Miami office represented Rudy Giuliani in multiple matters related to election interference allegations and defamation, including subpoena from Congress.
Media Coverage: CNBC · Miami Herald
Preeminent Watch Maker
Preeminent watch maker
Successfully represented preeminent watch maker in bet-the-company litigation and partnership dispute and rebuffed takeover.
Confidential Client v. Lionheart Capital
Confidential client
Successfully represented prominent Miami family in securing sale of land lease of hotel situated directly on the ocean in Miami Beach, at highest price in the market at the time; now set to become premier 6-Star Luxury Hotel.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal
FTC v. Kirkland Young LLC
Federal Court-appointed Receiver
Represented client in connection with FTC v. Kirkland Young LLC, including issues concerning court-supervised receivership and estate-related proceedings.
Media Coverage: FTC · NBC Washington
Williams & Connolly Advisory
Williams & Connolly / Billionaire client
Advised preeminent law firm Williams & Connolly to ensure their billionaire client was released early from Federal Prison.
Bravo Reality TV Star
Star of Bravo Reality TV show
Miami office represented star of a Bravo Reality TV show set in Charleston, SC.
David Knezevich Defense
David Knezevich
Miami office defense counsel for David Knezevich in international high-profile alleged murder case.
Media Coverage: CBS News
ESM Government Securities
Receivership and Estate Proceedings
Represented client in receivership-related proceedings concerning ESM Government Securities.
Fisher Island Condo Association
Fisher Island Condo Association
Represented Fisher Island Condo Association, the world’s most expensive zip code and exclusive private island.
Media Coverage: New York Post
Global Architecture Firm
Preeminent global architecture firm
Represented preeminent global architecture firm in high stakes litigation case with large U.S. based developer.
Top-5 Residential Broker
Perennial top-5 residential broker
Long-time family attorney to perennial nationwide top-5 residential broker; also serving as trustee and closing attorney for numerous properties owned by her clients.
SEC v. Rishi Kapoor
Secured Creditor Rights
Successfully represented a secured creditor in federal SEC receivership proceedings, protecting and preserving lienholder interests in complex securities litigation.
Media Coverage: SEC · The Real Deal · Miami Herald
MLB All-Star & Golden Glove Winner
5-time MLB All Star & 2-time MLB Golden Glove Winner
Represented 5-time MLB All Star & 2-time MLB Golden Glove Winner in confidential settlement with Investment Advisor.
Car Battery Manufacturer
Manufacturer of car batteries with annual sales exceeding $1B
Represented manufacturer of car batteries with annual sales exceeding $1B per year resulting in $20M settlement.
Mexican Conglomerate
Mexican Multi National Conglomerate
Long-time attorney for Mexican Multi National Conglomerate and Mexican billionaire with business interests across numerous industries and continents.
Media Coverage: Nelson Mullins · The Wall Street Journal · Bloomberg · Golf Channel · CBS News
Kyle Rittenhouse Defense
Kyle Rittenhouse
Represented Kyle Rittenhouse in civil suit stemming from self-defense shooting during Jacob Blake protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Media Coverage: Law360
$30B+ Hedge Fund Mogul
Family of $30B+ Hedge Fund Mogul
Personal Attorney for Family of $30B+ Hedge Fund Mogul.
All-Pro NFL Running Back
NFL Athlete Confidential Matter
Successfully represented all-pro NFL running back involving confidential matters.
Law Firm Data Breach Defense
Data Breach Class Action
Secured dismissal with prejudice of South Florida-based law firm in Data Breach Class Action Suit
Media Coverage: Nelson Mullins
South American Football Club Owner
Chilean Club Owner
Represented Chilean mogul and owner of prominent South American football club.
AM 100 Law Firms & Fortune 500 Counsel
E-Discovery for Top Counsel
Firm serves as lead E-discovery on behalf of numerous AM 100 law firms and Fortune 500 companies.
Media Coverage: Bloomberg Law · Abajournal
U.S. Community Bank Board Members
Bank Board Litigation Defense
Represented several board members of U.S. Century Bank vs. two Northeast based private equity funds.
Media Coverage: Florida Bulldog
Prominent South Florida Real Estate Developer
Real Estate Developer
Represented prolific real estate developer Doug Cox “King of Coconut Grove”.
Media Coverage: Miami Herald
South Florida Hospitality Owners
Club Owners
Represented several prominent South Florida based dance club owners.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal
Miami Beach Commercial Landlord
Commercial Landlord Litigation
Represented landlord in litigation w/ high end food purveyor Epicure in Miami Beach; part owner of site as well which was sold to Michael Shvo.
Media Coverage: The Real Deal (2) · Traded
Middle East Aviation Litigation
Middle East’s Wealthiest Families
Represented one of the Middle East’s wealthiest families in Aviation Litigation.
Enterprise Software Company
Enterprise Patent Dispute
Represented software firm in bet-the-company patent dispute.
Multi-Generational Real Estate Family
Multigenerational Trust Litigation
Represented Billionaire South Florida based real estate family in multigenerational trust and estate dispute.
Global Shipping & Logistics Enterprise
Maritime Estate Control Dispute
Represented Sara Babun in estate battle over control of Aniteal Marine Shipping Corp, a $100M+ shipping and logistics enterprise.
Media Coverage: Florida Bulldog
Cultural Institution Board Members
Art Museum Naming Rights Dispute
Represented several board members over naming rights of prestigious Miami Art Museum.
APR Energy Trademark Litigation
Oil and Gas Company owned by Fortress Investment
Representing APR Energy in an ongoing federal lawsuit against American Power Holdings, LLC centering on trademark infringement under the Lanham Act and other related contract disputes.
Patrick Bet-David
SFL Based Business Mogul
Representing serial entrepreneur, businessman, media personality, author, podcaster, and part owner of the Yankees, Patrick Bet-David, and associated companies in various matters.
External Reference: Wikipedia
Pinsent Masons’ Referral Partner
Preeminent London Based Law Firm
Consistently represents clients of preeminent international London-based law firm Pinsent Masons (with annual revenues of nearly $1 Billion) who have legal needs in South Florida and throughout the United States.
External Reference: Pinsent Masons
Coach Counterfeiting Litigation
Luxury Fashion House
Represented the luxury brand Coach, Inc. (now under Tapestry, Inc.) in major trademark infringement and anti-counterfeiting litigation, resulting in a multi-million-dollar settlement in 2013.
Mexican Deca-Billionaire Plaintiff Litigation
Ricardo Salinas
Ongoing $400 million litigation battle in a massive stock-loan scam. Salinas used shares of his company, Grupo Elektra, as collateral to secure a loan to purchase more Bitcoin. The lender turned out to be a fraudulent operation and liquidated Salinas’ pledged shares instead of holding them.
Media Coverage: Yahoo! Finance · Financial Times · The Wall Street Journal
Pilot Travel Centers vs. Sunshine Plaza of South Florida
Nation’s Largest Truck Stop Operator
Successfully defended Pilot Travel Centers (DBA Pilot Flying J), a Berkshire Hathaway company and the nation’s largest truck stop operator with $42B in annual revenues, in a dispute involving various contractual elements centering on Pilot Branded Dealers (independent) and its corporate parent.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.