Eugene E. Stearns

Deanna S. Shifrin Born Miami, Florida, September 7, 1960; admitted to bar, 1986, Florida. Education University of Florida (B.A., 1982); University of Miami (J.D., 1986) Memberships and Recognitions AV rated American Bar Association American Bar Association; Dade County Bar Association The Florida Bar (Family Law Section) First Family Law American Inn of Court ; Former President. Rated among South Florida's top lawyers in Family Law in all Annual Editions of the South Florida Legal Guide since...

Nicole Armstrong is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Nicole practices law in North Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole Armstrong 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 Nicole Armstrong is held by other lawyers.

Mark D. Rich is a partner in the Tax Practice Group, where he focuses primarily on international tax planning, pre-immigration tax planning, and US and international trust and estate planning. Mark advises numerous high-net-worth US and foreign families on a broad range of legal issues, including succession, wealth-transfer, and estate planning and administration. He works closely with clients to help them understand and identify their unique needs and tax positions, and his counsel is focuse...

David Podein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Real Estate Law. David practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized David Podein 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 David Podein is held by other lawyers.

Robert S. Jeffrey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Robert S. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Robert S. Jeffrey since 2026. 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 Robert S. Jeffrey is held by other lawyers.

Gary Guzzi serves as chair of Akerman’s Insurance Litigation Practice, a national team of 45 lawyers representing leading domestic and foreign carriers, self-insured corporations, municipalities, and related entities in insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. He protects the interests of national and international insurance carriers in bad faith disputes, coverage claims, rescissions and ERISA-governed policies. With comprehensive experience in insurance disputes, Gary litigates li...

Stephen focuses on complex litigation and appeals. He has tried cases to verdict in state and federal courts and has argued more than 50 appeals. His practice spans class actions, personal injury, aviation accidents, complex commercial disputes, defamation, professional malpractice, and whistleblower claims. His abilities have been recognized in numerous publications. Benchmark Appellate observed that Stephen “possesses the rare skill set allowing him to excel at both trial and appellat...

Adolfo E. Jimenez practices in litigation with emphasis in international disputes. He is the practice group leader for Holland & Knight's South Florida Litigation Group and the team leader for the firm's International Arbitration and Litigation Team. He also practices in the areas of media law, maritime and transportation with extensive litigation and trial experience. In addition to his civil litigation practice, Mr. Jimenez has represented clients in arbitrations administered by the Int...

Alison C. Weinger is the President of Conflict Management Solutions Inc. and has successfully mediated over five thousand (5,000) civil and family cases. Alison has had a full-time mediation practice for over 30 years, focusing primarily on family matters as well as family business disputes. She is Florida Supreme Court Certified in Circuit Court and Family law mediation. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison (BA 1977) and the University of Miami Law School (JD 1980). She t...

Anna Marie Hernandez Gamez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Anna Marie Hernandez practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Anna Marie Hernandez Gamez since 2015. 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 Anna Marie Hernandez Gamez is held by other lawyers.