John Elliott Leighton

Alex obtained his J.D. degree from the George Washington University in 1996. Currently, Alex handles litigation and arbitration matters in complex commercial disputes, defamation, franchising, real estate, and trade secret disputes in state and federal courts. Alex has also served as an arbitrator in disputes involving other parties. He is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in United States District Courts for the Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida, ...

Michael Fertig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Employment Law - Management. Michael practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Fertig 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 Michael Fertig is held by other lawyers.

Vivian C. de las Cuevas-Diaz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Vivian C. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Vivian C. de las Cuevas-Diaz 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 Vivian C. de las Cuevas-Diaz is held by other lawyers.

Alex Arteaga-Gomez is a Partner at Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen, representing victims in general liability, mass tort, and medical malpractice matters. Before joining the firm, he acted as an assistant federal public defender at the Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, where he represented clients at trial and on appeal. He has tried cases and argued appeals in both state and federal courts and represented clients before the U.S. Supreme Court.Between his ...

Nancy B. Lash represents clients in broad aspects of commercial real estate, including the negotiation, documentation and closing of the sale, purchase and development of vacant land, office buildings, apartment buildings, and mixed-use hotel, condominium and retail projects, and the representation of borrowers in obtaining acquisition and construction financing. Nancy also has wide-ranging experience representing landlords and tenants in complex lease negotiations.

Biographical Info For more than thirty years, I have dedicated my legal career to fighting for victims of sexual harassment and discrimination. I founded the Derek Smith Law Group in 1995. Today, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Miami, and Washington, D.C., we are not just another firm. We are a beacon of hope for people who have faced injustice in the workplace. My passion for this work comes from understanding the profound impact sexual harassm...

Shawn S. Amuial is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Shawn S. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn S. Amuial 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 Shawn S. Amuial is held by other lawyers.

Jason Vaupen focuses his practice on complex commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, development, financing, and leasing of properties nationwide. He represents some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated private equity funds, developers, operators and family offices in their retail, multi-family, hotel, office, industrial, and self-storage deals. Additionally, he specializes in representing fund partners, investors and sponsors in real estat...

Mr. Campbell is the founding member of Campbell Law Firm PLLC, a litigation boutique. He specializes in complex litigation involving creditor’s rights, securities, commercial torts, product liability, and bankruptcy issues. Mr. Campbell grew up in South Florida. He graduated from Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School with high honors in 1972 and went on to attend both college and law school at the University of Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Fi...

Jerry M. Markowitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation - Bankruptcy and Mediation. Jerry M. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jerry M. Markowitz since 1999. 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 Jerry M. Marko...