Melissa A. Rodriguez

Raymond J. Rafool, II is a partner at Rafool, PLLC in Miami, Florida. He concentrates his practice on domestic and international family law, including complex, high-net-worth divorces, custody disputes, same-sex family law matters, and business and commercial litigation. Throughout his career, he has represented celebrities, public figures, and professionals in sensitive and high-profile matters. Mr. Rafool is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar and nationally board c...

David B. Haber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. David B. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized David B. Haber since 2019. 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 David B. Haber is held by other lawyers.

Recognized as a leader in his field for decades, Richard Critchlow litigated complex commercial cases of all types in state and federal court, as well as in arbitration. Rick represented a host of clients in bet-the-company litigation for nearly 50 years. He prevailed in cases involving common law and statutory business torts, contract disputes, state and federal securities law violations, shareholder derivative claims, class actions, director and officer liability, lender liability, partners...

Andrea Hartley is the chair of Akerman’s Bankruptcy & Reorganization Practice Group, a nationally recognized team serving as bankruptcy counsel or receivers in many of the largest bankruptcy filings in the United States. An experienced bankruptcy and creditors’ rights litigator, Andrea counsels clients in the financial services, real estate, hospitality, restaurant, and retail sectors on business reorganizations and liquidations, assumption and rejection of leases, workouts, d...

Victor Recondo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Victor practices law in Miami, Florida. Victor Recondo is a dedicated real estate attorney with over 16 years of experience representing individuals, investors, developers, and businesses in all aspects of real estate law. Known for a practical and client-focused approach. He guides clients through complex transactions and disputes with clarity, confidence, and a commitment to protecting their inter...

Alex obtained his J.D. degree from the George Washington University in 1996. Currently, Alex handles litigation and arbitration matters in complex commercial disputes, defamation, franchising, real estate, and trade secret disputes in state and federal courts. Alex has also served as an arbitrator in disputes involving other parties. He is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in United States District Courts for the Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida, ...

Robert Zarco Founder and Managing Partner, Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. Robert Zarco is the Founder and Managing Partner of Zarco Einhorn Salkowski, P.A. , a Miami, Florida-based law firm representing franchisees, business owners, and associations in complex disputes and litigation across the United States and internationally. For nearly four decades, Mr. Zarco, a distinguished trial lawyer, has focused his practice on Franchise Law and Commercial Litigation , advising and representing clien...

Eduardo A. Ramos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Eduardo A. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Eduardo A. Ramos since 2016. 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 Eduardo A. Ramos is held by other lawyers.

Dale Hightower was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida, a town between Tampa and Orlando. He grew up loving adventures on the water, paddling a canoe and fishing alone in nearby lakes. His leadership skills became apparent in his youth as he was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts, Senior Class President at Lakeland High School, and Student Body President at Florida Southern College. After law school, he began working in Miami for a large insurance defense firm. He didn’t like the billabl...

Before joining the firm in 2013, Joel H. Brown was elected by his colleagues to serve as Chief Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida in 2009. Joel was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1971 and had been practicing personal injury law as a civil trial lawyer prior to his appointment by former Governor Bob Martinez to the County Court in 1990. Following his appointment, Joel served as Associate Administrative Judge of the County Court, Criminal Traffic Division, and then served as Adminis...