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Lisa C. Goodman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Lisa C., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Needle, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Mr. Needle's courtroom victories include multi-million dollar verdicts in cases that have often pushed the outer boundaries of existing legal precedent. For six years he was a member of the Florida Bar's Board of Governors, which sets policy and discipline (under the auspices of the Florida Supreme Court), for all lawyers practicing in the state of Florida. Andrew Needle has been an editorial consultant to Matthew Bender Law Books: Florida Tor...

Edward Shohat is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group, where he focuses on white collar criminal defense. Edward focuses his practice on state and federal white collar crime and related forfeitures, as well as the defense of civil RICO cases and matters involving the US Patriot Act, Sarbanes Oxley, and corporate compliance issues. He represents clients in criminal and civil litigation involving allegations of criminal conduct, including corporate and civil counsel consultation on potent...

Brett J. Moritz is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson’s Miami office. He is board certified by the Florida Bar as a Construction Law Specialist and focuses on transactional matters and a variety of litigation issues, representing developers, contractors, and other construction professionals in all manners of commercial disputes. Brett works with clients before, during and after construction drafting/negotiating contracts, project administration to avoid disputes and ensure project succe...

Katharine Menéndez de la Cuesta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration, Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration - Commercial. Katharine, 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 Katharine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Chavies is one of the most prolific and recognized trial lawyers in South Florida, having been lead counsel on and presided as a judge over hundreds of bench and jury trials. His 13 years on the civil bench has uniquely positioned him to try cases in nearly every courtroom, State and Federal, in Florida. Recognized by Law360 in its “Minority Powerbroker” series for his leadership and influence in the legal community, Michael focuses on mentorship and professional developme...

Frank Cordero is chair of Akerman's Federal Tax Practice. His practice focuses on advising multinational businesses with respect to investments and activities in the U.S. and abroad.

Susan J. Tarbe has been practicing law for over 25 years, with 13 years of experience in the areas of commercial litigation and white collar criminal defense. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig as Assistant General Counsel, Susan was a Partner with Colson Hicks Eidson from 2001-2009. She was Of Counsel in the Litigation Department in Greenberg Traurig's Miami office from 1999-2001 and she held the position of General Counsel, Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for a publicl...

Since 1997, Lyle has represented businesses and individuals in complex business disputes. Lyle’s vast trial experience in federal and state courts includes representing clients in the fields of real estate, banking, insurance, manufacturing and technology. Lyle has also represented clients in arbitration proceedings, and in appeals in both state and federal courts. Prior to establishing Herskowitz Shapiro, Lyle was a partner at a nationally recognized Miami law firm. Representative Case...

Neil R. Chrystal is a founding shareholder of Dunwody White & Landon, P.A. Mr. Chrystal attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland where he received his J.D., and Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea where he received his undergraduate degree in business administration. He attends numerous continuing legal education seminars annually. Mr. Chrystal is admitted to the Florida, Ohio and Federal Bar, U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Chrystal is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate C...