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Christina Russo is a Partner, and serves as the co-chair of Akerman’s Capital Markets Practice. With extensive experience representing public and private companies, Christina routinely works with shell companies, special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), and foreign private issuers, in M&A and securities transactions. Public companies value Christina’s knowledge of public offerings, secondary offerings, PIPE financing, ’34 Act reporting requirements, and regulatory ...

Neil Bayer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Neil practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Neil Bayer 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 Neil Bayer is held by other lawyers.

A. Sheila Oretsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions and Litigation - Real Estate. A. Sheila practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized A. Sheila Oretsky 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 A. Sheila Oretsky is held by other lawyers.

Bio Gabriel S. Saade, Esq. is the Co-Chair of DarrowEverett’s Business Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Group, the Chair of its Intellectual Property & Technology Practice Group, and a member of the firm’s Corporate & Business Transactions and Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Groups. In his litigation practice, Gabriel handles complex business and real estate litigation, including partnership, shareholder, and joint venture disputes, corporate di...

Jose Nuñez concentrates his practice in the area of U.S. Federal taxes, international and domestic estate planning and corporate matters. He devotes a large part of his practice to the U.S. Federal tax rules applicable to foreign investors with U.S. businesses and investments, and U.S. investors with businesses and investments abroad. Jose is also quite involved in the formation and operation of domestic and foreign business entities like corporations, partnerships and limited liabilit...

Edward Diaz is in the firm's Litigation Section and primarily practices in the areas of Labor and Employment law. Mr. Diaz has represented numerous employers in non-compete cases and in litigation of employment discrimination claims before federal and state courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Mr. Diaz provides counsel to employers on a wide range of issues, including management training, employment audits, drafting employment cont...

Marty focuses his practice on complex business transactions, including domestic and international mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, debt financings, restructurings, and venture and growth capital investments.Marty represents all categories of participants in transactions, including buyers, sellers, major stockholders, lenders, financial advisers, management, special board committees, private equity firms, other private investment funds, high net worth individuals, and venture capit...

Thomas Eagan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Thomas practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Eagan since 2005. 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 Thomas Eagan is held by other lawyers.

Irene M. Porter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Irene M. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Irene M. Porter since 2013. 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 Irene M. Porter is held by other lawyers.

As Managing Partner, Richard P. Cole is responsible for the overall management and supervision of the firm. He is recognized as a Florida Leading Attorney in the areas of personal injury defense law, medical, legal and professional malpractice. Mr. Cole has experience handling Errors and Omissions claims, including those brought against insurance brokers and agents. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor from t...