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Kevin M. Levy
Kevin M. Levy- South Florida "Lawyer of the Year"

Technology Law
Miami, FL

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Published: November 1, 2024

For 25 years, Kevin M. Levy has taken a personalized approach to strategic counseling, primarily advising innovative businesses and companies on corporate and technology matters at all stages of growth.

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  • Kevin Levy brings nearly 30 years of experience guiding tech businesses through growth stages, specializing in corporate and technology legal matters since 1995.
  • As chair of GrayRobinson's Technology Transactions Group, Levy offers purposefully tailored representation in complex IT development, IP licensing and more, earning repeated recognition as "Lawyer of the Year."
  • Levy's personal dedication to Florida's tech community enhances his tailored approach, making him the "go-to" advisor for diverse clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies.
  • Explore Levy's strategic counsel that delivers true value, helping businesses navigate evolving legal challenges in the fast-paced tech sector.

Levy began practicing in 1995 and has been an active shareholder at GrayRobinson in Miami since 2015, in addition to serving as the firm’s chair for its Technology Transactions Group and Business Law section.

He also advises clients on corporate structuring and restructuring, complex IT development, intellectual property and technology licensing, e-commerce and commercial transactions, product marketing and distribution, outsourcing transactions and service agreements.

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007 for Privacy and Data Security Law, Levy is honored as “Lawyer of the Year” for Technology Law in Miami for 2025.

“Rather than one recent success story, it is our team’s consistent delivery of exceptional counsel and practical value that has earned us favorable reviews and ratings, including my being named ‘Lawyer of The Year’ by Best Lawyers five times in the last nine years,” said Levy of his recent legal recognition.

From assisting in the development of a billion-dollar customer experience platform to overseeing the sale of a tech startup, each client Levy represents is offered representation purposefully tailored to their needs and the applicable matter at hand.

In addition to actively practicing law, Levy dedicates his personal time, energy and legal mentorship to help further develop an already robust technology community in Florida.

“The dynamic energy and evolving nature of representing clients in the fast-paced world of technology is second to none,” Levy said.

“Whether advising young entrepreneurs or Fortune 100 companies, technology continues to advance, bringing with it new business and legal challenges. Being at the heart of this thriving industry for nearly 30 years has been an incredible journey that has kept the work we do fresh and invigorating.”

Previously, Levy served as the chair of the Computer and Technology Law Committee of The Florida Bar, in addition to mentoring numerous accelerator and incubator programs.

“I believe delivering true value for clients is the recipe for success,” said Levy.

“This approach inspires clients and is the reason we are their ‘go-to’ counsel for business matters and technology transactions. It also leads them to actively introduce other entrepreneurs, innovative companies, and global corporations to our team.”

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