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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....

Nicholas Barshel practices in the area of land use and development, representing clients in all aspects of the development approval process including due diligence review, planning and zoning applications, submerged lands issues, dock and marina permits, historic preservation, code compliance, and other aspects of complex land use and zoning matters with federal, state, and local agencies. He has assisted clients in development of major projects across South Florida and beyond, including the ...

Robert Friedman practices in the area of ERISA, employee benefits and executive compensation. Since 1996, he has been the head of the firm's national Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation and ERISA Practice Group. Mr. Friedman is also co-chair of the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) Practice Group. His clients include private, non-profit and governmental employers. He is a frequent speaker on employee benefits, ERISA fiduciary matters and pension and tax planning. Mr. Friedman’...

Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aviation Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ricardo M. practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid since 2013. 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 Ricardo M. Martinez-Cid is held by other lawyers.

Evelyn Cobos is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration - Commercial. Evelyn practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Evelyn Cobos 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 Evelyn Cobos is held by other lawyers.

George G. Mahfood is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. George G. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized George G. Mahfood since 2017. 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 George G. Mahfood is held by other lawyers.

Rudy Gomez focuses his practice on the representation of clients in labor and employment law issues. He is experienced in all aspects of employment law including jury trials and appeals before State and Federal Courts, pre-trial discovery and mediations; enforcement of non-competition/confidentiality agreements; responding to EEOC Charges; conducting internal investigations and audits for employment law and wage & hour (FLSA) compliance; management training in sexual and other harassment ...

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...

As a partner and trial attorney at Boyers Law Group, P.A., Matthew Mazzarella has recovered millions of dollars for clients injured in catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, negligent security, and premises liability cases. He has dedicated his career to achieving justice for his clients, taking on and prevailing against some of the most powerful businesses, hospitals, doctors and large corporations in Florida. Mazzarella has received numerous accolades. He has bee...

Diana S.C. Zeydel focuses her practice on estate, trust and tax planning for high net worth individuals and families. Her practice includes planning for U.S. and non-U.S. citizens and residents. She specializes in sophisticated intra-generational wealth transfer strategies and business succession planning. She assists clients in litigated probate, trust and guardianship matters, and represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service in matters involving complex fiduciary income tax and es...