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A skilled litigator with over 25 years of trial experience, Courtney B. Wilson has tried employment cases before judges, juries and arbitrators throughout Florida, appearing in all state and federal trial courts and in administrative proceedings. In addition, he has handled multiple cases in the United States Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and state appellate courts throughout Florida. Courtney’s expertise includes: Prosecuting and defending non-compete, unfair co...

Cary Aronovitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Cary practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Cary Aronovitz since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Cary Aronovitz is held by other lawyers.

Frederic (Fred) L. Levenson is the co-head of the Firm’s Private Equity Practice Group. He provides legal counsel to clients on a broad range of corporate counseling and sophisticated domestic and international transactions. He focuses primarily on private equity (leveraged buyouts), domestic and international mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, venture capital investments and financings, private and public offerings of equity and debt securities, restructurings, joint ventures, str...

Edward Shohat is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, where he focuses on white collar criminal defense. Edward focuses his practice on state and federal white collar crime and related forfeitures, as well as the defense of civil RICO cases and matters involving the US Patriot Act, Sarbanes Oxley, and corporate compliance issues. He represents clients in criminal and civil litigation involving allegations of criminal conduct, including corporate and civil counsel consultation on potent...

Eva M. Spahn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Eva M. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Eva M. Spahn since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Eva M. Spahn is held by other lawyers.

Carli M. Koshal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Carli M. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Carli M. Koshal since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carli M. Koshal is held by other lawyers.

Elena Otero has a dual practice advising real estate developers and investors in a broad range of land development, construction, and venture capital-backed projects and joint ventures, across all asset classes. These include condominiums, mixed-use developments, hotels, restaurants, retail and office buildings. She also advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and investments with an emphasis on luxury residenti...

Frank Cordero is chair of Akerman's Federal Tax Practice. His practice focuses on advising multinational businesses with respect to investments and activities in the U.S. and abroad.

Geiza Vargas-Vargas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Geiza practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Geiza Vargas-Vargas since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Geiza Vargas-Vargas is held by other lawyers.

James A. Gale focuses his practice in the area of intellectual property counseling and litigation. He is a registered patent attorney with over 33 years of experience and Martindale AV Preeminent© rated, Board Certified in Intellectual Property by the Florida Bar, an AAA Arbitrator and the former inaugural chair of the IP Board Certification Committee. Jim has represented clients in hundreds of cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, covenants not to compete,...