Sonja A. Jean

Founding Member Alan Kluger is a powerhouse trial attorney who advocates for his clients at all stages of the litigation process. Alan is a veteran courtroom lawyer who represents some of the nation’s largest businesses and most prominent individuals in their most challenging and complex cases. Many of his clients come to him after first facing him as an adversary and determining that Alan’s tough, no-nonsense litigation tactics, and creative, out-of-the-box thinking is what they ...

Ury Fischer is a founding partner at Lott & Fischer, PL. Mr. Fischer dedicates his practice to patent and trademark procurement and intellectual property litigation. Mr. Fischer's patent procurement practice concentrates in the areas of mechanical and electrical arts, software and business methods. Mr. Fischer has represented a diverse group of U.S. and foreign-based clients in patent, trademark, copyright and computer law litigation matters. Prior to commencing his legal career in 1996, ...

Joshua Gray is an antitrust litigator with experience balanced between government service and private practice. His insight into antitrust law and federal agency policy stems from two stints at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and two decades in private practice handling government investigations and antitrust litigation. Committed to progressive and effective antitrust enforcement, Josh helps clients fight back when they are harmed by anticompetitive conduct and the illegal exercise of mar...

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.

Neisen Kasdin serves as managing partner of Akerman's Miami office. A former mayor of Miami Beach and leader in the revitalization of South Beach, he brings extensive civic experience to his work on urban revitalization and the development of complex, large-scale, multi-use projects. Respected as a leader in urban development, he serves as vice chair of the board of directors for the Miami Downtown Development Authority and was responsible for leading the creation of Miami’s Downtown Ma...

Adam Handfinger is a Co-Managing Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Miami, Florida office, serves as Chair of the Client Service Committee, and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He is certified by The Florida Bar in Construction Law and concentrates his practice on Commercial Litigation , Construction Law, and Litigation – Construction . Adam represents construction professionals across a wide range of matters, including contract negotiation, project adminis...

David Michael DeMaio is the Managing Shareholder of the Miami Office of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., one of the nation’s largest labor and employment law firms. He represents management in all aspects of labor and employment law and litigation. Prior to joining Ogletree Deakins, Mr. DeMaio had been a founding member of Whelan, DeMaio & Kiszkiel, P.A. He originally came to South Florida in the 1980s as an Assistant United States Attorney in Miami, where he inve...

Kevin E. Packman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Kevin E. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin E. Packman since 2018. 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 Kevin E. Packman is held by other lawyers.

Patrick G. DeBlasio represents employers in all aspects of employment litigation, including claims arising under: Title VII The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Americans with Disabilities Act Other employment laws He also has significant experience defending employers in single plaintiff and collective actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act; conducting wage and hour audits; handling restrictive covenants; and representing employers in proceedings before the Department of Labor an...

Rodney A. Max is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mediation. Rodney A. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Rodney A. Max since 2006. 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 Rodney A. Max is held by other lawyers.