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Provided by Bilzin Sumberg

Bilzin Sumberg has one of the most dynamic and successful litigation departments in both South Florida and the country. The firm's litigators achieve optimal results for their clients in complex commercial disputes. With a tight-knit team of attorneys dedicated exclusively to litigation, Bilzin Sumberg’s litigation attorneys have the experience, resources and determination to protect and champion their clients' interests in every facet of litigation.

Bilzin Sumberg's litigation team has substantial trial experience, having tried hundreds of cases to verdict. Unlike other large commercial law firms, Bilzin Sumberg attorneys repeatedly and routinely try cases in federal and state court in Florida and throughout the country, as well as before arbitrators nationwide. The firm's litigators handle a broad spectrum of matters including complex domestic and international contractual disputes, securities and antitrust, mortgage repurchase demands, large scale real property and foreclosure disputes, class actions, and insurance.

Bilzin Sumberg's successes do not preclude or supplant its deep understanding in conflict resolution as a pretrial strategy. The firm's creativity at mediation, deftness at arbitration and commitment to alternative dispute resolution often yields positive outcomes without the expense of a trial.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - Florida

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bilzin Sumberg is active in both the state and federal court systems, with expertise in mortgage issues. The firm possesses significant experience at the appellate level. It has a standout practice for partnership and shareholder disputes and is additionally noted for its strengths in antitrust, product liability, insurance and construction-related litigation. The team is experienced in handling matters for a wide array of clients, including those within the manufacturing, retail, financial and real estate sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Bilzin Sumberg represented Robert Scot Building Venture and RSBV Pathway in a civil suit against a movie producer, alleging that the producer fraudulently induced the client to invest in a series of film and reality TV projects.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Melissa Pallett-Vasquez
2
Melissa Pallett-Vasquez
2
Band 2
Melissa Pallett-Vasquez handles a broad variety of commercial disputes. Her practice includes acting for defendants in consumer class actions as well as representing clients in contract disputes.

No matter the subject or the venue, Melissa consistently out-thinks her adversaries in the run up to trial and then outperforms them during trial.

Melissa is excellent.

Melissa is a dedicated and fierce advocate, who raises the bar when it comes to professionalism and ultimate client service.

Mitchell E Widom
2
Mitchell E Widom
2
Band 2
Mitchell Widom regularly represents clients in high-stakes trials and has significant experience in complex commercial disputes, multidistrict litigation and large class actions.

Mitchell is an incredibly strong litigator.

Mitch has great strengths in assessing complex issues and providing practical solutions.

Philip Stein
4
Philip Stein
4
Band 4

Philip Stein heads the litigation group at Bilzin Sumberg and offers substantial experience representing financial institutions in high value disputes.

Philip's honest and precise feedback is valued.

Lori Lustrin
5
Lori Lustrin
5
Band 5
Lori Lustrin represents defendants in complex class actions and commercial disputes. She offers additional expertise in antitrust litigation.

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Litigation: General Commercial

Melissa Pallett-Vasquez
2
Melissa Pallett-Vasquez
2
Band 2
Mitchell E Widom
2
Mitchell E Widom
2
Band 2
Philip Stein
4
Philip Stein
4
Band 4
Lori Lustrin
5
Lori Lustrin
5
Band 5