Ross E. Linzer

Dale Hightower was born and raised in Lakeland, Florida, a town between Tampa and Orlando. He grew up loving adventures on the water, paddling a canoe and fishing alone in nearby lakes. His leadership skills became apparent in his youth as he was an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts, Senior Class President at Lakeland High School, and Student Body President at Florida Southern College. He also was elected Student Body President at Cumberland Law School in Alabama. After law school, he began worki...

Shawn S. Amuial is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Shawn S. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Shawn S. Amuial 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 Shawn S. Amuial is held by other lawyers.

Kimberly S. LeCompte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kimberly S. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly S. LeCompte since 2020. 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 Kimberly S. LeCompte is held by other lawyers.

Elena Otero has a dual practice advising real estate developers and investors in a broad range of land development, construction, and venture capital-backed projects and joint ventures, across all asset classes. These include condominiums, mixed-use developments, hotels, restaurants, retail and office buildings. She also advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and investments with an emphasis on luxury residenti...

Mark F. Raymond is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Securities and Public Finance Law. Mark F. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Mark F. Raymond since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice a...

Patrick C. Emans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Patrick C. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick C. Emans since 2021. 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 Patrick C. Emans is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey Bercow is a founding force behind one of South Florida’s most influential land use and zoning law firms and a central figure in shaping the modern development landscape of Miami-Dade County. With more than 40 years of experience, his work has helped define how and where the region grows—guiding transformative projects, public policy, and the legal frameworks that underpin them. As co-founder of the firm in 1996, Jeff built a practice that has become synonymous with complex...

Salomón B. Esquenazi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Salomón B. practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Salomón B. Esquenazi since 2021. 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 Salomón B. Esquenazi is held by other lawyers.

Juan is Chair of the firm’s FinTech, Banking, and Payments Group. He counsels and assists financial institutions and FinTech companies on the development, implementation, and execution of sound, comprehensive risk management frameworks—including tailored consumer and financial crime compliance management systems (CMS)—that identify, manage and effectively mitigate the risks associated with the development, offering, and delivery of cutting-edge FinTech products and services,...

Richard Alan Arnold is a nationally recognized trial lawyer focused on complex litigation, including antitrust cases for plaintiffs and defendants. During his more than 30 years of practice, Richard has handled numerous individual plaintiff antitrust cases as opposed to class actions or mass actions. He also has represented opt-out plaintiffs in many civil antitrust cases that have proceeded parallel to or following the U.S. government’s criminal prosecution of international cartels. In...