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Steven K. Deutsch is a graduate of New York University and earned his law degree from the University of Miami. He has continually practiced in Florida since 1974. He is recognized as a civil trial attorney by virtue of being currently certified with the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Law; certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial; and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. Active in the profession, he has served on the Florida Bar Rules of Civil Procedure Committe...

John is board-certified in appellate practice by The Florida Bar, is a member of the American Law Institute, and has argued before all of Florida’s state and federal appellate courts—including the Supreme Court of the United States. In addition to representing parties, he has represented various amici curiae (friends of the court), and wrote an amicus brief in the landmark age discrimination case Smith v. City of Jackson, presenting an entirely novel textual argument that the Supr...

Eric Gilbert focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures and general corporate matters. He routinely represents private equity clients in all aspects of their investments from acquisition through portfolio management/growth until their exit. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/gilbert-eric/

Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental. Katharine practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta 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 professio...

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...

Jaret L. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Technology Law and Venture Capital Law. Jaret L. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jaret L. Davis 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 Jaret L. Davis is held by other lawyers.

Erimar Von der Osten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Erimar practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Erimar Von der Osten 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 Erimar Von der Osten is held by other lawyers.

Jayne C. Weintraub is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jayne C. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jayne C. Weintraub 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 Jayne C. Weintraub is held by other lawyers.

Barry Wayne is Chair of the firm’s Marital and Family Law department. His experience spans over 39 years representing clients in virtually all facets of marital and family law matters, including complex divorces, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, paternity claims, and disputes that cross state and international borders. Barry’s background enables him to guide his clients through the family law process of income and net worth analysis, business and ot...

David Birke serves as co-chair of Akerman’s M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. David’s practice focuses on representing private equity funds, family offices and their portfolio companies in complex acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, restructurings, growth capital investments, and debt and equity financings. David’s wide ranging practice also encompasses representing other private and public companies with corporate governance, joint ventures, executive co...