Robert A. Zinn

Jennifer V. Ruiz is a Partner in the firm’s Miami office and practices in the areas of General Civil Litigation, Employment and Labor, Condominium and Homeowners’ Association, Civil Rights, Directors and Officers Liability, and Professional Malpractice for the firm. She practices in state and federal courts, at both trial and appellate levels. Mrs. Ruiz Co-Chairs the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and Chairs the Committee’s affinity group: CSK WIN – Wom...

Lauren Rose is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Lauren, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A former Assistant U.S. Attorney with a focus on public corruption and national security, Jacqueline Arango is co-chair of Akerman’s White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Practice. She leads a team including former federal prosecutors, senior enforcement lawyers at the SEC, and government lawyers representing corporations, financial institutions, boards of directors, and individuals in government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, grand jury probes, internal in...

Daniel J. Barsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Daniel J., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer A. Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jennifer A., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marko Cerenko is a go-to commercial and real estate litigator known for taking on the most complicated and sophisticated legal issues and business disputes. Marko is known for consistently shaping winning litigation strategies for clients by developing creative approaches that create successful results around high-level commercial, real estate and business tort cases. As a strong advocate for his clients’ interests and by custom tailoring his approach based upon specific needs or goals,...

Salomón B. Esquenazi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Salomón B., who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Salomón B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Michael A. Silva is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael A., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Norman J. Benford counsels high-net-worth individuals and families in connection with estate planning and other complex tax issues, as well as business succession and other non-tax family matters. Norm also counsels individuals and institutions serving as fiduciaries of estates, trusts and guardianships in connection with administrative matters and disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.