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Ricky K. Patel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leisure and Hospitality Law. Ricky K., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ricky K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kaari-Lynn S. Gagnon was born in Seoul, Korea and grew up near Albany, New York. She graduated from Tufts University in May 2004 with a B.A. in Sociology, and then earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in May 2007. During law school, Ms. Gagnon clerked for Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. and gained practical experience as a summer intern at the Public Defender's Office of Rensselaer County, New York. Ms. Gagnon has been a dedicated member of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. si...

Michael A. Silva is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael A., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roberto R. Pupo chairs Holland & Knight's Latin American Practice Group. He has substantial experience in complex domestic and international mergers and acquisition matters and corporate financings. He has served as counsel to some of the world’s largest financial institutions and private and public companies. Much of the domestic corporate and mergers and acquisitions work handled by Mr. Pupo has involved healthcare businesses, including hospital systems, health maintenance organiz...

William E. Crabill is a partner in the Miami office of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. Mr. Crabill focuses on the defense, litigation and trial of personal injury (including catastrophic injury and wrongful death) matters and premises/products liability cases in the state/territorial and federal courts of Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In addition to representing self-insured individual and corporate defendants directly, Mr. Crabill and his experienced team of associates are routinely r...

Christopher H. Ezell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Christopher H., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stefanie M. Mederos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stefanie M., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stefanie M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jose E. Sirven is a partner in Holland & Knight's Miami office and co-chairs the firm's Financial Services Practice Group. He has practiced in the financial services, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and cross-border fields for more than 30 years. A significant part of his cross-border work has involved Latin American and Caribbean jurisdictions, including Mexico and nearly every country in South and Central America. Mr. Sirven regularly conducts complex negotiations and drafts...

Benjamin M. Esco is a partner in the firm’s Miami/Key West office. He has practiced as an Insurance Defense Trial Lawyer for thirty-six years. His emphasis is in Trucking Accident Defense, Negligent Security, Premises Liability Defense, for Commercial, Residential, and Hospitality Industry clients, including hotels, restaurants, and liquor establishments. He also practices in the defense of Nursing Homes, Auto Negligence, Condominiums and Homeowners’ Associations, Construction Def...

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...