Maritza Estevez-Pazos

A well-rounded complex commercial litigator, Bryan West handles matters emanating from Latin American business transactions and has litigated and arbitrated, in both English and Spanish, numerous multi-million dollar disputes involving Argentina, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Honduras, Ecuador, and Venezuela. His matters often require the application of complex federal laws, including the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. Further deepening Bryan’s pract...

Dan Faust represents clients in large scale, complex real estate development projects and commercial acquisitions throughout the United States. From representing buyers, owners, borrowers, and builders in all aspects of transforming a neighborhood, to multi-phase projects and programmatic acquisition, financing, and development platforms, clients value Dan’s ability to lead sophisticated engagements. He has been recognized by leading industry publications, such as The Best Lawyers in Am...

Juan Carlos Varela is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Juan Carlos practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Juan Carlos Varela since 2018. 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 Juan Carlos Varela is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Eglinton is a partner in our Miami office. He practices in general liability litigation, personal injury defense and SIU/fraud defense. He graduated cum laude from the University of Connecticut in 2001 with a bachelor of arts degree in psychology. While at the University of Connecticut, Mr. Eglinton won the New England Scholar Award in 2000. He attended and graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2004, and was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society. Prior to joining CSK, M...

Luis R. Casas Meyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Luis R. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Luis R. Casas Meyer since 2024. 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 Luis R. Casas Meyer is held by other lawyers.

Philip Freidin has been practicing law for 50 years and has devoted his life to representing clients who have been seriously injured by the wrongful acts of others. Phil has represented plaintiffs in some of the most significant personal injury and medical malpractice cases in Florida’s history and has earned his status as a pillar in the South Florida legal community. As one federal judge recently wrote, “he is unquestionably among the upper echelons of lawyers in our district.&r...

Daniel J. Barsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Advertising Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Daniel J. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel J. Barsky since 2023. 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 Daniel J. Barsky is held by other lawyers.

Eduardo Leal is a corporate partner in the Miami office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice focuses on complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments.

Neil R. Chrystal is a founding shareholder of Dunwody White & Landon, P.A. Mr. Chrystal attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he received his J.D., and Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea where he received his undergraduate degree in business administration. He attends numerous continuing legal education seminars annually. Mr. Chrystal is admitted to the Florida, Ohio and Federal Bar, U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Chrystal is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate C...

Susan J. Latham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Susan J. practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Susan J. Latham 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 Susan J. Latham is held by other lawyers.