Thomas S. Ward

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, ...

Gene P. Kissane is a partner in the firm’s Miami and Key West offices. Mr. Kissane is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated Preeminent attorney. He practices personal injury litigation, transportation litigation, negligent security litigation, premises liability litigation and professional liability litigation, including legal malpractice, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation. He has experience handling Errors and Omissions claims, including those brought against insurance brokers an...

Eduardo Leal is a corporate partner in the Miami office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice focuses on complex corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity investments.

Darryl R. Graham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Darryl R. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Darryl R. Graham 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 Darryl R. Graham is held by other lawyers.

Accomplished commercial litigator Elizabeth Honkonen represents clients in federal and state trials and appeals, and in arbitrations. She concentrates in two main areas: representing clients in business litigation and defending lawyers and other professional services providers accused of wrongdoing. Elizabeth handles a wide range of commercial matters, such as federal antitrust cases, business torts, contract disputes, price-gouging cases, securities fraud cases (defense), shareholder derivat...

Brian Barakat is a Board-Certified business litigator at Barakat + Bossa in Coral Gables, Florida. His practice includes Corporate Law , Litigation - Labor and Employment, and Litigation - Real Estate . He represents businesses, executives, property owners, and entrepreneurs in complex commercial disputes involving shareholder and partnership conflicts, fiduciary duty claims, restrictive covenants, contract disputes, business torts, and financial fraud matters. Mr. Barakat advises clients on ...

Justin M. Guido is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Justin M. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Justin M. Guido 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 Justin M. Guido 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 ...

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.

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...