Edward J. Briscoe

Thomas Eagan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Thomas, who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 2005. 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.

Ilene Linda Pabian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Ilene Linda, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ilene Linda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Craig V. Rasile is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Craig V., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carl Roston serves as Co-Chair of Akerman’s Corporate Practice Group. Ranked by Chambers USA, which notes Carl does “very sophisticated, high-level deals,” he represents private equity funds, public and private companies and large family offices in domestic and cross border acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, joint ventures, co-investments, growth capital investments, debt and equity financings, and securities offerings. He represents portfolio companies of p...

Leslie J. Lott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Mediation, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Leslie J., who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leslie J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Before joining the firm in 2013, Joel H. Brown was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in 2009. Joel was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1971 and had been practicing personal injury law as a civil trial lawyer prior to his appointment by former Governor Bob Martinez to the County Court in 1990. Following his appointment, Joel served as Associate Administrative Judge of the County Court, Criminal Traffic Division, and then served as Adminis...

Joni Armstrong Coffey has extensive experience in a full range of local government law issues, with particular legal expertise in land use law. She focuses her practice on helping clients achieve optimal results from governmental approval processes and, where appropriate, litigation. Most recently, Joni served as the County Attorney for Broward County, Florida. Prior to her work with the Broward County Attorney’s Office, she served as assistant county attorney for Miami-Dade County and ...

Salomón B. Esquenazi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Salomón B., who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Salomón B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ines Marrero-Priegues is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Ines, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ines is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Martin Kalb is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Martin, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.