Mark D. Bloom

Michael Austin focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters, arbitration and regulatory investigation matters, with a particular emphasis in the healthcare industry. Michael serves as co-chair of the firm’s healthcare litigation team, and represents a wide range of healthcare clients, including health systems, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, diagnostic imaging companies, home health agencies, and medical and physician practice. Mike handles a variety of complex ...

Elliot Kula is an appellate attorney with Kula & Associates PA in North Miami, Florida. His practice is dedicated to appellate practice, litigation support, and complex civil appeals in state and federal courts throughout Florida. Elliot works closely with trial counsel during all phases of litigation to help develop legal strategy, preserve appellate issues, prepare post-trial motions, and present written and oral arguments before appellate courts. Elliot represents businesses, professio...

Michael Fertig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Employment Law - Management. Michael practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Fertig 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 Michael Fertig is held by other lawyers.

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...

Ricky K. Patel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leisure and Hospitality Law. Ricky K. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Ricky K. Patel 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 Ricky K. Patel is held by other lawyers.

Partner Tom Robertson is deeply experienced in many facets of land use and environmental litigation, having served as an attorney with the Miami-Dade County Attorney’s office for 30 years. While there, he practiced in the areas of Environmental Law, Zoning, Real Estate Finance and Liens, Personal Injury, Contracts, and general governmental law. In each of these areas, he was active in litigation including many jury and non-jury trials. He was the general counsel to the Solid Waste Depar...

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...

Robert Friedman practices in the area of ERISA, employee benefits and executive compensation. Since 1996, he has been the head of the firm's national Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and ERISA Practice Group. Mr. Friedman is also co-chair of the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) Practice Group. His clients include private, non-profit and governmental employers. He is a frequent speaker on employee benefits, ERISA fiduciary matters and pension and tax planning. Mr. Friedman’...

A skilled litigator with over 25 years of trial experience, Courtney B. Wilson has tried employment cases before judges, juries and arbitrators throughout Florida, appearing in all state and federal trial courts and in administrative proceedings. In addition, he has handled multiple cases in the United States Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and state appellate courts throughout Florida. Courtney’s expertise includes: Prosecuting and defending non-compete, unfair co...

Jon A. Sale is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jon A. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jon A. Sale since 1993. 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 Jon A. Sale is held by other lawyers.