Jay B. Shapiro

Harris C. Siskind advises clients on private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. Harris is global head of McDermott’s Transactions Practice Group. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/siskind-harris-c/

Pedro Gassant is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Pedro practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Pedro Gassant 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 Pedro Gassant is held by other lawyers.

Joel D. Adler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Joel D. practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Joel D. Adler since 2012. 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 Joel D. Adler is held by other lawy...

Juan J. Mayol, Jr. is a partner and practices in the firm’s Real Estate Section in the areas of Land Use and Zoning. He represents builders and developers in all aspects of land use law through the entire development process, from zoning approvals to subdivision and building permit issues. In addition, Mr. Mayol handles environmental matters as they relate to the development process. Mr. Mayol holds the highest rating assigned by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.

Deborah J. Gander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Deborah J. practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah J. Gander 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 Deborah J. Gander is held by other lawy...

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...

Robert Burlington is Managing Member and co-founder of the firm. In his more than 35 years of practice, he has litigated and tried to completion a wide variety of jury and non-jury trials in state and federal courts. He has served as lead counsel in multiple arbitrations. These cases include business torts, commercial and real estate contract disputes, securities transactions, class actions, as well as many aspects of state and federal employment litigation. He has built his practice by assis...

Michael has an active land use and zoning practice in Miami-Dade County, with a broad specialization in Miami Beach, where he frequently appears in front of the City Commission, Historic Preservation Board, Design Review Board, the Board of Adjustment, and the Planning Board. Michael also does work in Bay Harbour, Sunny Isles, Key Biscayne, Aventura and Bal Harbour. Additionally, his practice extends to appellate litigation matters before the Eleventh Judicial Circuit’s Appellate Divisi...

Cosme Caballero is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Cosme, who maintains a statewide practice is based in Miami, Florida, and has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cosme is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert F. (Rob) Lewis focuses his practice on the laws governing the alcohol beverage industry and the manufacture, importation, and retail sale of alcohol beverages, as well as tobacco and other regulated products. Rob has accumulated over 35 years of experience in the alcohol industry, including previously serving in law enforcement and as a special agent with the State of Florida, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. His practice includes diverse and multi-discipline areas of legal...