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Scott J. Bakal develops tax-planning strategies for closely held family businesses, partnerships, and publicly held corporations with significant domestic and international operations. Scott works closely with high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurial companies to develop elegant, tax-sensitive approaches to their complex business transactions, financial situations, estate planning matters, and real estate investments, as well as to pursue tax efficiency throughout their ...

With more than 40 years of experience as an appellate lawyer, and more than 2,000 appeals in state and federal courts, Elliot brings a practical and client-centered approach to his work. Elliot's practice covers a wide range of substantive law, which enables him to counsel his clients on both their legal rights and structuring their transactions. He is the co-chair of the firm's National Appellate Practice Group.

Marci Poliakoff's practice focuses on providing general corporate tax and transaction structuring advice with respect to cross-border and domestic deals involving public and private companies. Her work includes drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements in connection with taxable and tax-free mergers and acquisitions, restructurings and financing transactions, preparing tax disclosure for securities offerings, tender offers and exchange offers for domestic and foreign companies, and draft...

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Christopher M. Drury is an attorney with Drury Law Firm in Coral Gables, Florida. He graduated with honors from Davidson College and the University of Miami School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and South Carolina and is also a member of the Law Society of England and Wales. Mr. Drury currently serves as President of the Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association. His practice includes Admiralty and Maritime Law, serious personal injury litigation, wrongful death matters, and com...

Jesse Roisin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jesse practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse Roisin 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 Jesse Roisin 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...

L orenzo Lorenzo, Jr. is a Senior Attorney at Barakat + Bossa in Coral Gables, Florida. With nearly 15 years of experience, he represents businesses, financial institutions, investors, property owners, and professionals in complex civil and commercial litigation matters. His practice focuses on developing practical legal strategies for disputes involving significant financial, operational, and business considerations, from pre-suit evaluation and negotiation through trial. Lorenzo’s com...

Jorge L. Navarro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Jorge L. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jorge L. Navarro since 2025. 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 Jorge L. Navarro is held by other lawyers.

Barry Wayne is Chair of the firm’s Marital and Family Law department. His experience spans over 39 years representing clients in virtually all facets of marital and family law matters, including complex divorces, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, paternity claims, and disputes that cross state and international borders. Barry’s background enables him to guide his clients through the family law process of income and net worth analysis, business and ot...