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Frederic (Fred) L. Levenson is the co-head of the Firm’s Private Equity Practice Group. He provides legal counsel to clients on a broad range of corporate counseling and sophisticated domestic and international transactions. He focuses primarily on private equity (leveraged buyouts), domestic and international mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, venture capital investments and financings, private and public offerings of equity and debt securities, restructurings, joint ventures, str...

Brenda Goerks’ broad real estate practice focuses on local and national transactions for foreign and domestic clients in the acquisition, sale, financing, development, management, operation, and leasing of real estate including automotive dealerships, agricultural, luxury homes, privately developed prison and correctional facilities, waste services, warehouse, hotel, mixed-use, and condominium properties. Brenda also serves as local counsel in connection with Florida acquisition, sale, ...

Michael N. Kreitzer is the Co-Chair of the firm's Litigation Group. He has been a Florida Bar Board Certified Attorney in Business Litigation since 1997. He has a broad commercial trial practice, with extensive experience in both jury and non-jury cases in state and federal trial courts, as well as appellate courts. His practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, lender liability and related financial institution litigation, construction litigation and shareholder and partnership dispute...

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...

Jayne C. Weintraub is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jayne C. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jayne C. Weintraub since 2013. 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 Jayne C. Weintraub is held by other lawyers.

Alexandra M. Aguirre is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, International Arbitration - Commercial, International Mergers and Acquisitions and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Alexandra M. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra M. Aguirre 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 professio...

Orestes Garcia is a bilingual (English & Spanish) business and real estate litigator who guides business owners, investors, and contractors through high-stakes disputes with a clear, strategic plan designed to achieve practical, cost-effective results. Born and raised in Miami to Cuban parents, he combines a deep understanding of South Florida’s business culture with rigorous advocacy and business-savvy legal counsel. Clients rely on Mr. Garcia not only for his skill in the courtroo...

Frank Cordero is chair of Akerman's Federal Tax Practice. His practice focuses on advising multinational businesses with respect to investments and activities in the U.S. and abroad.

Harold L. Lewis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Real Estate Law. Harold L. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Harold L. Lewis since 2013. 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 Harold L. Lewis is held by other lawyers.

Jerry Sokol is a Partner at the international law firm of McDermott Will & Emery, where he is based in the firm’s Miami Office. Jerry is a corporate lawyer who specializes in healthcare transactions and all facets of healthcare regulations. He is a Board Certified expert in healthcare law. He is also the Managing Partner of the firm’s Miami office. In addition to general healthcare clients, Jerry has developed a niche representing Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) and Ambulator...