Lawrence Silverman is a partner in the Litigation practice and has broad experience in antitrust and commercial litigation matters. Larry has litigated and tried some of the largest cases in Florida. In addition to an active litigation practice, he is also actively involved in antitrust counseling, with an emphasis on distribution law issues such as MAP, resale and unilateral pricing policies, internet sales restrictions, and dealer agreements. He serves as primary distribution counsel to one of the world's largest consumer electronics companies.
Lawyer Profile
Lawrence D. Silverman
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Recognized Since:2006
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Recognized in:Antitrust LawBet-the-Company Litigation...
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Law School:Duke University School of Law
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Location:Three Brickell City Centre, Suite 110098 Southeast Seventh StreetMiami, FL 33131
Lawrence Silverman is a partner in the Litigation practice and has broad experience in antitrust and commercial litigation matters. Larry has litigated and tried some of the largest cases in Florida. In addition to an active litigation practice, he is also actively involved in antitrust counseling, with an emphasis on distribution law issues such as MAP, resale and unilateral pricing policies, internet sales restrictions, and dealer agreements. He serves as primary distribution counsel to one of the world's largest consumer electronics companies.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Duke University, MA, graduated 1990
- Duke University School of Law, JD, graduated 1990
- State University of New York College at Geneseo, BA, cum laude, graduated 1987
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- New York, The New York State Bar
Court Admissions:
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Affiliations:
- American Bar Association - Antitrust Section, Past Council Member, 1995-1997
- The Florida Bar - Antitrust Legislative Amendment Committee, Past Chair, 1996-1998
- The Florida Bar - Business Law Section, Executive Council, 1996-Present; CLE Committee, Past Chair, 2000-2003; Antitrust, Franchise, and Trade Regulation Committee, Past Chair, 1998-2000
- The Florida Bar, CLE Committee - Past Member, 2001-2003
- The Florida Bar, Journal Editorial Board - Past Member, 2000-2003
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Antitrust Law, Miami (2018)
- Litigation - Antitrust, Miami (2017)
- Antitrust Law, Miami (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Antitrust Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV rated
- Lawdragon, Listed as a "3000 Leading Lawyer in America"
- Global Competition Review, Listed in Leading Competition Attorneys
- South Florida Legal Guide, Listed as a Top Lawyer in South Florida
- Who's Who Legal, Listed for Antitrust
- Dade County Bar Association 2001 and 2005, Put Something Back Pro Bono Award
- Dade County Bar Association 2006, Richard C. Milstein Excellence Award
- The Florida Bar 2007, President's Pro Bono Service Award
- Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2013-2015, Listed for Commercial Litigation
- Miami Daily Business Review 2008, Most Effective Lawyers Award; 2007 and 2009, Runner-up for Most Effective Lawyers Award
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2010, Listed in Florida as a "Top 100 Lawyer"
- Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2010, Listed for Antitrust & Trade Regulation
- Chambers USA 2011-2016, Ranked in Florida for Antitrust
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2016, Listed in Florida for Antitrust Litigation and Class Action/Mass Torts
- South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyers 2012-2013, Listed for Antitrust and Trade Regulation and Commercial Litigation, 2014-2015 Listed for Antitrust, Corporate and Business Litigation
- Board Certified in Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law, The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
Additional Information:
Published Work and Lectures
- Akerman's Guide to Doing Business in Florida: A Legal Guide for Out-of-State and Foreign Businesses, Author, "Antitrust Trade Regulations," 2013 and 2016
- The Florida Bar, "Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act"
- The Florida Bar, "Litigating the Covenant Not-to-Compete"
- Medical Business, Vol. 7, Co-author, "PHO's and Antitrust - Safety Zone Tips for PHO Structures and Operations"
Representative Experience
- Defended a series of antitrust prosecutions brought by the State of Florida against a large independent chain of gas stations.
- Represented Budget Rent-A-Car in a national class action concerning cost recovery fee surcharges. Berry v. Budget Rent A Car Systems Inc., -F. Supp.2d-, 2007 WL 2050994 (S.D.Fla. 2007)
- Representation of an equipment rental company, Sunbelt Rentals, in a nationwide class action challenging loss damage waiver and environmental fee charges.
- Represented several companies in parallel civil/criminal proceedings which included handling numerous Federal and State antitrust investigations, premerger notifications, including second requests and EU/FTC parallel filings.
- Represented a large tour company in a Florida state antitrust lawsuit.
- Representation of a CEO in a class action bench trial brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
- Tried a Florida Deceptive and Unfair Practices Act ("FDUTPA") class action to a defense jury verdict. Represented a Florida internet reseller who was sued in a class action (with over 12,000 class members) by the Florida Attorney General's Office.
- Represented baby products manufacturer, Evenflo, in a patent infringement case.
- Represented Boca Raton Resort and Club in class action concerning daily service charges.
- Acted as lead liaison counsel for the "CCA" pressure-treated wood industry in a national class action concerning the safety of the product. Jacobs v. Osmose, 213 F.R.D.607 (S.D. Fla. 2003)
- Represented Micro Molds in a patent infringement jury trial in Miami, Florida. Novo Industries, L.P. v. Micro Molds Corp., 239 F.Supp.2d 1282(S.D. Fla. 2002); 350 F.3d 1348 (Fed.Cir. 2003)
- Represented a large electronics manufacturer in a national two million member class action.
- Represented a Key West real estate developer in a bench trial for a breach of an alleged $75 million oral partnership.
Firm Details
Akerman LLP
http://www.akerman.com
Headquarters
Three Brickell City Centre, Suite 1100
98 Southeast Seventh Street
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 374.5600
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