Best Lawyers in Florida, United States for Litigation - Securities
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Stanley H. Wakshlag earned his B.A., magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brandeis University in 1974 and his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1978. Stanley’s practice has concentrated on class action litigation, securities litigation, director and officer representation, complex business litigation, deceptive trade practices, Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement proceedings, professional malpractice matters, and litigation with the...
Scott C. Ilgenfritz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Securities and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Scott C. practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Scott C. Ilgenfritz since 2012. 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 Scott C. Ilgenfritz is held by other lawyers.
Guy has over 40 years of trial experience with over 100 trials in State and Federal Courts, as well as dozens of trials conducted before arbitration panels. He primarily represents plaintiffs in complex commercial, securities, financial malpractice and consumer fraud litigation and in class actions, generally on a contingency fee basis. He also represents defendants in selected large, complex commercial disputes. He has successfully represented plaintiffs in numerous disputes against brokerag...
Daniel S. Newman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Securities and Securities Regulation. Daniel S. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel S. Newman 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 Daniel S. Newman is held by other lawyers.
Mark F. Raymond is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Securities and Public Finance Law. Mark F. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Mark F. Raymond since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice a...
Larry is a trial lawyer who has handled many types of cases in state and federal courts, including partner disputes, securities litigation, receiverships, breach-of-contract, non-competes, construction law, white-collar fraud, product liability, and intellectual property matters. Larry joined Johnson Pope in 2023. He is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell and has been named to Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation. Before going to law school, Larry worked as a daily newspape...
David L. Gunion, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Securities and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. David L. practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized David L. Gunion, Jr. 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 David L. Gunion, Jr. is held b...
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