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John Patrick Pratt is a Partner with Kurzban, Kurzban, Weinger & Tetzeli, P.A. Mr. Pratt received his Bachelors of Arts from Florida State University with honors in 1994. He graduated from Tulane University School of Law, receiving his juris doctor degree in 1997. Mr. Pratt also studied abroad at the University of Paris, and is fluent in Spanish. Mr. Pratt is admitted to the bar of the State of Florida, District of Columbia, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florid...

Michael N. Kreitzer is the Co-Chair of the firm's Litigation Group. He has been a Florida Bar Board Certified Attorney in Business Litigation since 1997. He has a broad commercial trial practice, with extensive experience in both jury and non-jury cases in state and federal trial courts, as well as appellate courts. His practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, lender liability and related financial institution litigation, construction litigation and shareholder and partnership dispute...

Richard B. Adams is a partner in the firm’s Miami office. For more than thirty years he has been one of the most active trial lawyers in South Florida. Mr. Adams' practice has encompassed all aspects of civil litigation, with a focus on the defense of personal injury, professional malpractice lawsuits, and insurance coverage issues. He also has experience in appellate practice, and carries an "AV" rating with Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Adams earned his Bachelor's Degree at Washington &...

Manuel R. Valcarcel IV, a registered patent attorney, focuses his practice on intellectual property and technology transactional, licensing, and prosecution matters. He is experienced in technology development, licensing, strategic alliance and acquisition transactions and general corporate representation of intellectual property-driven businesses. Mr. Valcarcel reviews inventions for patentability and infringement, reviews trademarks for registrability and usage, and prosecutes patent and tr...

Michael Pardo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Michael practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Pardo 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 Michael Pardo is held by other lawyers.

Darryl R. Graham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Darryl R. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Darryl R. Graham 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 Darryl R. Graham is held by other lawyers.

Gavin Williams is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Gavin practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gavin Williams since 2016. 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 Gavin Williams is held by other lawyers.

Pedro A. Freyre is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Mergers and Acquisitions. Pedro A. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Pedro A. Freyre 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 Pedro A. Freyre is held by other lawyers.

Gustavo J. Membiela is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration - Commercial and Litigation - Real Estate. Gustavo J. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gustavo J. Membiela since 2017. 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 Gustavo J. Membiela...

With experience defending over 250 class action cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States, Marcy Levine Aldrich is chair of Akerman’s Class Action Defense Litigation Practice. Noted by Chambers USA for her “strong reputation,” Marcy litigates complex disputes, including class action litigation and complex insurance litigation with a focus on serving national and regional insurers in connection with auto insurance, property casualty and other insurance is...