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Velvel is a founding partner of Freedman Normand Friedland LLP. Vel is an experienced litigator known for finding creative solutions to complex problems. His practice focuses on high-risk litigation that includes consumer class actions, international disputes, and cryptocurrency/blockchain lawsuits. Vel’s clients value his responsiveness, creative solutions, and ability to achieve successful outcomes while balancing the needs of running a business. Vel’s practice spans a diverse a...

Eduardo A. Ramos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Eduardo A., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eduardo A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Himanshu Patel brings significant experience and legal insight to Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A., located in Miami, Florida. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Economics in December 1994 and obtained his J.D. from the University of Louisville School of Law in May 1998. During his time in law school, Himanshu worked with various law firms in Louisville, Kentucky, where he developed his skills in corporate, tax, and probate law. His involvement in t...

William E. Crabill is a partner in the Miami office of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. Mr. Crabill focuses on the defense, litigation and trial of personal injury (including catastrophic injury and wrongful death) matters and premises/products liability cases in the state/territorial and federal courts of Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition to representing self-insured individual and corporate defendants directly, Mr. Crabill and his experienced team of associates are routinely r...

Jeffrey P. Swatzell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Jeffrey P., 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 Jeffrey P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Paul William Jezierny is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Paul William, 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 Paul William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marty focuses his practice on complex business transactions, including domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, debt financings, restructurings, and venture and growth capital investments.Marty represents all categories of participants in transactions, including buyers, sellers, major stockholders, lenders, financial advisers, management, special board committees, private equity firms, other private investment funds, high net worth individuals, and venture capit...

Daniel J. Barsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Daniel J., 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 Daniel J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Biography Robert Salkowski completed his undergraduate studies at George Washington University in 1988, later earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1991. Following his graduation from law school, Robert began his legal career in Tampa, Florida, focusing on complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy, representing both creditors and trustees. In 1995, he joined Zarco Einhorn Salkowski PA after serving as Counsel at Ocwen Financial Corporation in West Palm Beac...