Marc A. Smiley

Michael J. Thomas is Co-Chair of the National Construction Law Practice of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. He focuses his practice on construction law and litigation matters. Michael represents and counsels his developer clients in all aspects of the design, development and construction of residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate development projects, including construction contract negotiation, design services contract negotiation, construction financing, construction insurance, risk manag...

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...

Paul F. Penichet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Paul F. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Paul F. Penichet since 2022. 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 Paul F. Penichet is held by other lawyers.

"Helping people regain their lives after catastrophic injury or wrongful death of a family member is not work. It is a noble and rewarding challenge to right a wrong and brings with it great personal satisfaction." Having graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, acquired three U.S. Coast Guard licenses and worked on offshore drilling platforms for more than seven years, Keith Brais brings an uncommon degree of real world experience...

“I love representing the little guy against big corporations, insurance companies, and at-fault parties who seek to escape liability.” _________________________________________________ Eric J. Mausner, Esq. is a founding and managing partner of Mausner Group Injury Lawyers PLLC. Eric focuses his practice on all areas of personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents such as truck crashes, commercial vehicle crashes, Uber/Lyft crashes, and motorcycle crashes; premises liabi...

Scott Allen is a principal in the Miami, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Since 1998, Scott’s legal career has been dedicated to counseling and defending employers in employment-related matters and counseling on behalf of management. He has been with Jackson Lewis since 2001. Scott represents a broad range of management clients in state and federal courts and administrative tribunals concerning all types of employment litigation, including claims of discrimination on the basis of a...

Peter Prieto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Compliance Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Peter practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Peter Prieto since 2005. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice a...

Gideon Reitblat is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Gideon practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gideon Reitblat 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 Gideon Reitblat is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence S. Katz earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in government, with a minor in psychology, from the University of Miami. He continued his legal education at the University of Miami School of Law, graduating early in January 1968, and later attended the LLM program in International Law. He began his legal career with Hoffman & St. Jean, P.A., where he worked as a law clerk and associate handling matters primarily involving criminal law and family law. During this tim...

Deanna S. Shifrin Born Miami, Florida, September 7, 1960; admitted to bar, 1986, Florida. Education University of Florida (B.A., 1982); University of Miami (J.D., 1986) Memberships and Recognitions AV rated American Bar Association American Bar Association; Dade County Bar Association The Florida Bar (Family Law Section) First Family Law American Inn of Court ; Former President. Rated among South Florida's top lawyers in Family Law in all Annual Editions of the South Florida Legal Guide since...