Best Lawyers in Florida, United States for Litigation - Real Estate
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Scott G. Hawkins is Jones Foster's chairman and a litigation shareholder, practicing in West Palm Beach, Florida as a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney in Business Litigation. Mr. Hawkins was recognized by his peers in this latest edition of Best Lawyers and named "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation - Environmental in the West Palm Beach metro. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2003, and has been consistently named in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercia...
Mr. Campbell is the founding member of Campbell Law Firm PLLC, a litigation boutique. He specializes in complex litigation involving creditor’s rights, securities, commercial torts, product liability, and bankruptcy issues. Mr. Campbell grew up in South Florida. He graduated from Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School with high honors in 1972 and went on to attend both college and law school at the University of Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Banking and Fi...
Gustavo J. Membiela is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration - Commercial and Litigation - Real Estate. Gustavo J. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gustavo J. Membiela 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 Gustavo J. Membiela...
Steve Silverman has over 30 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in complex disputes. Prior to co-founding Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen, and Levine, P.L., Steve served as Chair of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, and as co-founder of the Distressed Asset Group at Kluger, Peretz, Kaplan, and Berlin. Steve also has extensive experience litigating multi-party cases in federal and state courts in Florida and nationwide. Steve has served as counsel to r...
Michael J. Pike is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Real Estate and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael J. practices law in West Palm Beach, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Pike 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 Michael J. Pik...
Gabriel E. Morales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Real Estate and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Gabriel E. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Gabriel E. Morales 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 professi...
Meghan O'Connell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate and Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Meghan practices law in Sarasota, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Meghan O'Connell 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 Meghan O'Connell is held by other lawyers.
Edmundo Lacayo is the managing partner of EJL LAW PLLC in Miami, Florida. He represents individuals, businesses, investors, lenders, developers, landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, estates, and corporate entities in a wide range of legal matters involving Litigation - Real Estate, Real Estate Law, Trusts and Estates, commercial litigation, probate administration, and estate planning throughout South Florida. Mr. Lacayo handles both transactional and litigation matters involving residential a...
George Dahdal is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. George practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized George Dahdal 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 George Dahdal is held by other lawyers.
Nicole Price’s practice focuses primarily on community association law and real estate litigation. She provides general representation to condominium, homeowner, and co-op associations, and works with associations on litigation involving covenant enforcement, collection, and other landlord tenant matters. In addition, she has experience in construction litigation, personal injury litigation, and family law matters. Nicole is an active member of The Florida Bar, Sarasota County Bar Assoc...
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