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Edward Shohat is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, where he focuses on white collar criminal defense. Edward focuses his practice on state and federal white collar crime and related forfeitures, as well as the defense of civil RICO cases and matters involving the US Patriot Act, Sarbanes Oxley, and corporate compliance issues. He represents clients in criminal and civil litigation involving allegations of criminal conduct, including corporate and civil counsel consultation on potent...

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

L orenzo Lorenzo, Jr. is a Senior Attorney at Barakat + Bossa in Coral Gables, Florida. With nearly 15 years of experience, he represents businesses, financial institutions, investors, property owners, and professionals in complex civil and commercial litigation matters. His practice focuses on developing practical legal strategies for disputes involving significant financial, operational, and business considerations, from pre-suit evaluation and negotiation through trial. Lorenzo’s com...

Neal Sklar's primary area of practice is focused on the representation of general contractors, construction managers and infrastructure contractors in a variety of construction related matters. These matters include providing counsel on state and federal government projects as well as Public Private Partnerships (P3s) involving transportation, commercial, heavy and social infrastructure, energy and multifamily residential projects. Mr. Sklar's services include the preparation and negotiation ...

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

Kathryn DeVane Hamilton has been practicing law in Florida and Washington states since 1998 and is the founding member of Hamilton O'Neill PLLC. Prior to establishing the Law Firm, Kathryn began her extensive litigation career as a trial attorney at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office trying over forty trials. Her zealous representation led to acquittals or the dismissal of charges for many clients facing years in prison. In 2001, Kathryn focused her sights on family law liti...

An accomplished trial lawyer, Elizabeth Rodriguez has represented clients across a broad range of industries in jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, mediations and other dispute-resolution settings. In particular, she has extensive experience in employment law cases, having defended over 300 employment and civil rights lawsuits to conclusion. Elizabeth has also handled more than 100 appeals in state and federal courts and even appeared before the United States Supreme Court. Elizabeth has ...

Chris Hammon practices in the areas of labor and employment litigation, arbitration, counseling, and investigation. He represents management in all variety of employment disputes before federal and state courts and administrative agencies and before various arbitral tribunals. Mr. Hammon also provides human resources counseling advice to employers on compliance and employee management and relations issues.Mr. Hammon has experience representing employers in a wide range of industries, with par...

Alexander C. Clavero is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Alexander C. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander C. Clavero 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 Alexander C. Clavero is held b...

Norman J. Benford counsels high-net-worth individuals and families in connection with estate planning and other complex tax issues, as well as business succession and other non-tax family matters. Norm also counsels individuals and institutions serving as fiduciaries of estates, trusts and guardianships in connection with administrative matters and disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.