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Edward R. Blumberg is a graduate of the University of Georgia and earned his law degree from the College of William and Mary. He has practiced continuously in Florida since 1975. He has served as President of the Florida Bar, as a member of the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar and as a member of the House of Delegates of the American Bar Association. He has chaired and served on countless professional committees and groups and provides continuing legal education lectures to lawyers. Mr. ...

Richard P. Puttré is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Richard P. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Richard P. Puttré since 2025. 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 Richard P. Puttré is held by other lawyers.

Rebecca G. DiStefano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Rebecca G. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Rebecca G. DiStefano 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 Rebecca G. DiStefano is held by other lawyers.

Michael Bruno focuses his practice on domestic and international tax planning for multinational companies, funds, and entrepreneurial families. Michael has written numerous articles on international tax planning and frequently submits comments on statutory & regulatory promulgations. As a strong proponent for pro bono legal services, Michael founded the Transactional Equal Justice Program with Legal Services of Greater Miami, which offers free legal advice to non-profits and low-to-modera...

With over 32 years of legal experience in the financial services industry, Carl advises a broad range of financial firms, including banks and their holding companies, trust companies, money services businesses, FinTech and payments companies, cryptocurrency and other digital assets firms, investment advisers, securities broker dealers, gaming firms, and other financial institutions and their institution-affiliated parties, including financial institution officers and directors, on all aspects...

Monica advises financial institutions, FinTech companies and other entities on financial and payment system regulation, consumer and commercial lending and money transmission regulation; compliance with consumer protection and BSA/AML laws and regulations and OFAC sanctions programs, developing and implementing compliance management systems and related policies and procedures, and financing transactions. Learn more about their practice.

Heather Cooper is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Heather practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Heather Cooper 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 Heather Cooper is held by other lawyers.

Having tried construction cases throughout Florida, David is a trial lawyer, who also provides consultation on transactional matters. Approaching 20 years of experience, David is a Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law, and a fellow of the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA), an invitation only organization with fewer than 100 members in the State. David devotes his practice to a broad array of construction-related matters, representing developers, contractors, and subcont...

With more than two decades of experience in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law, Maria “Marisa” Casablanca represents corporate clients and individuals in obtaining immigration assistance and benefits. She is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by The Florida Bar, and was a member of The Florida Bar’s Certification Committee for Immigration and Nationality Law. She has also served on national liaison committees with USCIS and the Department of State. Clients ...

Kevin C. Schumacher is a partner in the firm's Miami office. Mr. Schumacher focuses his practice in the areas of general commercial and civil litigation, with an emphasis in construction litigation, landlord-tenant law, condominium law, banking law and real estate litigation. Mr. Schumacher is a Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law. Mr. Schumacher actively participates in several organizations in the community. He is a former member of the United Way Young Philanthropist steering co...