Stephanie A. Russo

Bernard (Bernie) P. Grondin focuses on representing private equity funds, strategic investors, and founders/owners-operators in complex corporate transactions, including leverage buyouts, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), debt and equity investments and joint ventures. Bernie also has extensive experience advising buyers, sellers, founders and joint ventures partners in negotiating, documenting, facilitating and consummating transactions involving health care companies. He also concentrates...

Robert Chaskes is an esteemed trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience in a wide range of complex commercial litigation, including jury and bench trials in state and federal courts across the United States. Among other matters, Mr. Chaskes has defended numerous class actions and has tried cases involving securities fraud claims, trademark disputes, trade secrets, non-compete and other restrictive covenants, insurance coverage disputes, lender-liability claims, and shareholder disput...

Victor Recondo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Victor practices law in Miami, Florida. Victor Recondo is a dedicated real estate attorney with over 16 years of experience representing individuals, investors, developers, and businesses in all aspects of real estate law. Known for a practical and client-focused approach. He guides clients through complex transactions and disputes with clarity, confidence, and a commitment to protecting their inter...

Thomas Scott was the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida from 1997-2000. During this time, his accomplishments include prosecution of racketeering and conspiracy charges against some of South Florida's most violent street gangs, Medicare fraud cases against four major health care companies, sweeping reforms in airline and airport security (with prosecutions ranging from cases against baggage handlers to airlines) for issues including drug smuggling and cargo safety, and prosecu...

Alex obtained his J.D. degree from the George Washington University in 1996. Currently, Alex handles litigation and arbitration matters in complex commercial disputes, defamation, franchising, real estate, and trade secret disputes in state and federal courts. Alex has also served as an arbitrator in disputes involving other parties. He is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in United States District Courts for the Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida, ...

Richard “Rich” Richards is Chair of the Aviation Practice at Barakat + Bossa in Coral Gables, Florida. With more than twenty-nine years of legal experience, he advises domestic and international clients on aviation, airport, commercial, and regulatory matters involving airlines, airports, aircraft transactions, and related business operations. Mr. Richards is Florida Bar Board Certified in Aviation Law and represents clients throughout Florida and across the aviation industry. Mr....

Deborah J. Gander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Deborah J. practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah J. Gander since 2025. 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 Deborah J. Gander is held by other lawy...

Rafael has over 25 years of experience representing developers, investors, and financial institutions in a broad range of real estate transactions, including joint ventures, the formation of real estate investment funds, complex acquisitions and dispositions, ground-up development and mortgage financings. Learn more about their practice.

Jared E. Dwyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jared E. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jared E. Dwyer since 2019. 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 Jared E. Dwyer is held by other lawyers.

Jesse Roisin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Jesse practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse Roisin since 2027. 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 Jesse Roisin is held by other lawyers.