Clay M. Carlton

Michael B. Chesal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. Michael B., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Andrew Ellenberg helps individuals and families throughout Florida who have suffered devastating injuries or the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. He focuses on cases involving birth injuries, serious permanent harm, and wrongful death caused by medical errors, hospital and healthcare system failures, car, boat, truck, and air crashes, unsafe premises, and defective products. For more than 30 years, Mr. Ellenberg’s practice has been dedicated exclusively to pur...

Patrick C. Emans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Patrick C., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carlos R. Lago is a member of the Land Use & Land Development Practice of the firm’s Miami office. He focuses his practice on land use, zoning, and governmental affairs representing clients in numerous multi-million dollar transactions throughout South Florida. Carlos represents real estate and hotel development clients that include The Related Group; Terra; OKO Group; Aries Development; Aria Development; BMG Group; CMC Group; East End Capital Partners; Greystone & Co; Avra Jain...

Jose A. Casal practices in the areas of business and real estate litigation, international litigation and arbitration, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. He has handled civil trials in both Florida state and federal courts, and has conducted international arbitrations in both Miami and New York. His representative matters include corporate and partnership disputes, real estate and title insurance claims, receiverships, workout transactions, international litigation, banking litigatio...

Steven W. Cutler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Steven W., who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew J. Dominguez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration - Commercial. Andrew J., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ramón E. Rasco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Transactions / UCC Law. Ramón E., who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ramón E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Valerie L. Hooker is a principal in the Miami, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. Valerie advises and represents employers in a broad range of employment law matters, including those involving discrimination and harassment, wage and hour, wrongful termination, whistleblower and retaliation claims. She also advises managers and supervisors on preventive litigation practices, ...