Brian P. Patchen

Justin B. Kaplan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Justin B., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Justin B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andres A. Fernandez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Consumer Protection Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Andres A., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andres A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas Ringel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Thomas, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Velvel is a founding partner of Freedman Normand Friedland LLP. Vel is an experienced litigator known for finding creative solutions to complex problems. His practice focuses on high-risk litigation that includes consumer class actions, international disputes, and cryptocurrency/blockchain lawsuits. Vel’s clients value his responsiveness, creative solutions, and ability to achieve successful outcomes while balancing the needs of running a business. Vel’s practice spans a diverse a...

Benjamin M. Esco is a partner in the firm’s Miami/Key West office. He has practiced as an Insurance Defense Trial Lawyer for thirty-six years. His emphasis is in Trucking Accident Defense, Negligent Security, Premises Liability Defense, for Commercial, Residential, and Hospitality Industry clients, including hotels, restaurants, and liquor establishments. He also practices in the defense of Nursing Homes, Auto Negligence, Condominiums and Homeowners’ Associations, Construction Def...

Accomplished commercial litigator Elizabeth Honkonen represents clients in federal and state trials and appeals, and in arbitrations. She concentrates in two main areas: representing clients in business litigation and defending lawyers and other professional services providers accused of wrongdoing. Elizabeth handles a wide range of commercial matters, such as federal antitrust cases, business torts, contract disputes, price-gouging cases, securities fraud cases (defense), shareholder derivat...

David Weinstein is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group and a member of the corporate compliance and white collar defense team. He draws on his prosecutorial experience to help clients avoid, respond to, and defend against law-enforcement investigations and lawsuits. With more than two decades of experience as a federal and state prosecutor and more than a decade in private practice, David Weinstein advises and represents individuals and companies in a broad range of white collar crimin...

Kevin Kaplan joined the firm in 1992, and now serves as its President. He has extensive trial and appellate court experience in commercial litigation. As trial counsel for corporations and entrepreneurs, Mr. Kaplan has litigated matters ranging from aircraft finance, banking and partnership disputes, to trademark and copyright, construction defect and contract claims. He approaches his cases by seeking creative and cost-effective trial strategies for complicated problems.

Deborah J. Gander is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Deborah J., who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Deborah J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jon A. Sale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jon A., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.