Derek E. León

Andrea Hartley is the chair of Akerman’s Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice Group, a nationally recognized team serving as bankruptcy counsel or receivers in many of the largest bankruptcy filings in the United States. An experienced bankruptcy and creditors’ rights litigator, Andrea counsels clients in the financial services, real estate, hospitality, restaurant, and retail sectors on business reorganizations and liquidations, assumption and rejection of leases, workouts, d...

Edward R. Blumberg is a graduate of the University of Georgia and earned his law degree from the College of William and Mary. He has practiced continuously in Florida since 1975. He has served as President of the Florida Bar, as a member of the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar and as a member of the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association. He has chaired and served on countless professional committees and groups and provides continuing legal education lectures to lawyers. Mr. ...

George Hooker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. George practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized George Hooker 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 George Hooker is held by other lawyers.

James L. Ferraro, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. James L. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized James L. Ferraro, Jr. 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 James L. Ferraro, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Gary M. Stein is Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Miami, Florida office and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He also serves as general counsel to the South Florida Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (South Florida AGC). Gary is certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law and represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, owners, developers, and other construction industry participants. His practice focus...

Emilio J. Alvarez-Farré is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, International Mergers and Acquisitions and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Emilio J. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Emilio J. Alvarez-Farré since 2006. 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 Emil...

David Birke serves as co-chair of Akerman’s M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. David’s practice focuses on representing private equity funds, family offices and their portfolio companies in complex acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, restructurings, growth capital investments, and debt and equity financings. David’s wide ranging practice also encompasses representing other private and public companies with corporate governance, joint ventures, executive co...

Barrie Erasmous is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Barrie Erasmous is a Shareholder at Packman, Neuwahl & Rosenberg, and she focuses her practice in the area of U.S. income taxation, international and domestic estate planning, and U.S. corporate matters, including the U.S. income tax rules applicable to U.S. taxpayers doing business abroad, as well as to non-U.S. persons passively investing in the U.S. or looking to invest in more active busin...

Cosme Caballero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cosme, who maintains a statewide practice is based in Miami, Florida, and has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cosme is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joseph F. Rich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Joseph F. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph F. Rich 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 Joseph F. Rich is held by other lawyers.