Ira J. Coleman

Ira J. Coleman

Miami, FL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997
McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law Health Care Law

Biography

Ira Coleman is the chairman of McDermott Will & Emery. Since Ira took on this role in 2017, the Firm has embraced a new strategic direction focused on being indispensable to clients, enhancing performance and nurturing a happy, fun culture.

Under his leadership, McDermott has adopted the unofficial mantra of #AlwaysBetter, representing the Firm’s commitment for constant improvement with the goal of delivering ever-greater value for our clients, people and communities. With this as a foundation, the Firm has outperformed the industry average–with consistent double-digit growth across all key metrics–expanded across practices and geographies, and recruited top talent.

Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/coleman-ira/

McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Miami School of Law, LL.M. (in Taxation), graduated 1988
  • Nova Southeastern University, JD, graduated 1986
  • Nova Southeastern University, graduated 1986
  • University of Miami School of Law, LL.M. (in Taxation), graduated 1988
  • Nova Southeastern University, JD, graduated 1986
  • Nova Southeastern University, graduated 1986

Client Testimonials

Ira Coleman has outstanding coverage and client relationships. He makes sure everything is going right.

Ira Coleman is the best deal attorney. He has extensive experience with strategic healthcare companies and many private equity firms.

Steven Milstein (Ascent Health)

Boca Raton, FL

Ira Coleman has built an amazing practice at McDermott Will & Emery. He is the best. I don't do a healthcare deal without him.

Paige Daly (Harvest Partners)

Ira Coleman does an excellent job of combining outstanding technical legal advice and business pragmatism.

Richard Pfenniger (Continucare)

Miami, FL

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Health Care Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
Special Focus:
  • Class Actions
  • Compliance
  • Corporate
  • Fraud and Abuse
  • Hospitals
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Transactions

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