Andrew S. Berman

Marissa Amuial focuses her practice on land use and development, representing clients in all aspects of the development approval process including zoning applications, special area plans (SAPs), historic preservation matters, code compliance and enforcement, and other administrative and quasi-judicial hearings. Additionally, Marissa assists clients throughout South Florida in navigating public/private incentive agreements and in drafting land use development regulations.

Antonio Morin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Antonio practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Antonio Morin since 2021. 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 Antonio Morin is held by other lawyers.

Mark Hicks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Mark practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Mark Hicks since 1989. 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 Mark Hicks is held by other lawyers.

Jerry Sokol is a Partner at the international law firm of McDermott Will & Emery, where he is based in the firm’s Miami Office. Jerry is a corporate lawyer who specializes in healthcare transactions and all facets of healthcare regulations. He is a Board Certified expert in healthcare law. He is also the Managing Partner of the firm’s Miami office. In addition to general healthcare clients, Jerry has developed a niche representing Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) and Ambulator...

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...

Cristina Papanikos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Cristina practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Cristina Papanikos since 2026. 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 Cristina Papanikos is held by other lawyers.

Miguel A. De Grandy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Miguel A. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Miguel A. De Grandy 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 Miguel A. De Grandy is held by other lawyers.

"Helping people regain their lives after catastrophic injury or wrongful death of a family member is not work. It is a noble and rewarding challenge to right a wrong and brings with it great personal satisfaction." Having graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, acquired three U.S. Coast Guard licenses and worked on offshore drilling platforms for more than seven years, Keith Brais brings an uncommon degree of real world experience...

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.

Christina Russo is a Partner, and serves as the co-chair of Akerman’s Capital Markets Practice. With extensive experience representing public and private companies, Christina routinely works with shell companies, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), and foreign private issuers, in M&A and securities transactions. Public companies value Christina’s knowledge of public offerings, secondary offerings, PIPE financing, ’34 Act reporting requirements, and regulatory ...