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Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton

Litigation: General Commercial

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Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton

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Litigation: General Commercial - Florida


What the Team is Known For

Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton is highly regarded for its representation of both plaintiffs and defendants in significant commercial litigation. The firm is engaged by a wide range of clients, from entrepreneurs to public companies and law firms, due to experience handling securities fraud, antitrust, IP and partnership disputes. It is also a go-to practice for large-scale class actions and noted for its expert counsel in litigation concerning Ponzi schemes. The firm is headquartered in Coral Gables, lending it particular strength in the south of the state. The team is active across a range of sectors, including healthcare and real estate.

Work Highlights

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  • Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton represented Brodie That Dood in a nationwide class action claiming over $100 million in damages from web-based browser extension Honey.

Strengths

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  • The firm has high-quality, excellent attorneys. Everyone I've come across or seen in court has been well-prepared, polished and professional. It's a very effective firm, stacked with talent.

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  • Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton thoroughly researches the industries we are involved in, and its lawyers have incredible courtroom skills and great legal judgment. They are a pleasure to work with.

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  • It is a team of highly intelligent, aggressive litigators with excellent court presentation and the appearance of control. The team is very prepared, knowledgeable and very responsive.

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  • Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton has excellent lawyers who are very sophisticated and highly respected in the legal community. It is very much a go-to litigation firm.

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  • Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton has a strong roster, from top to bottom, of powerful, resourceful and fierce litigators.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Star IndividualsHarley S Tropin
    Star IndividualsHarley S Tropin

    Harley S Tropin

    Harley Tropin comes highly recommended for his handling of complex commercial disputes. He offers notable expertise in representing plaintiffs and is an experienced trial lawyer. He is a founding partner of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton.
    • He is top-notch and very experienced.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Harley is an excellent legal strategist.

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    • Harley's gravitas and even keel are legendary.

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    • Harley Tropin is a superb lawyer; he's one of the top in the country.

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    • Harley is highly skilled in oral argument and very effective.

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  • Band 1Benjamin Widlanski
    Band 1Benjamin Widlanski

    Benjamin Widlanski

    Benjamin Widlanski is noted for his commercial disputes expertise and has experience handling a wide range of matters including large fraud claims and product liability suits. He has further prowess in handling multidistrict litigation.
    • Ben does a lot of very sophisticated plaintiff work. He's a terrific lawyer.

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    • Benjamin is an excellent attorney with skills in research and writing, and courtroom experience. He is the full package.

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    • He is an analytical thinker and an incredible advocate who is very strategic and someone you want in your corner in complex litigation. He thinks like a trial attorney in cases.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Ben is a great trial lawyer. He is sharp, aggressive and personable, and an asset on every case in which he is involved.

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    • Ben is a top-notch, seasoned litigator.

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  • Band 2Tal J. Lifshitz
    Band 2Tal J. Lifshitz

    Tal J. Lifshitz

    Tal Lifshitz is able to adroitly represent both plaintiffs and defendants across a range of disputes, including consumer class actions, deceptive trade cases and securities litigation.
    • Tal is a really talented lawyer who does high-profile, high-quality work.

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    • He certainly knows his way in and around the Miami courts, and does a good job of being in the know on things.

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    • Tal is a strong strategic thinker and is always one step ahead.

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    • Tal is super responsive, detailed-oriented and a pleasure to work with.

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    • Tal is a very sharp lawyer who is dedicated to his cases and does excellent work.

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  • Band 3Jorge Piedra
    Band 3Jorge Piedra

    Jorge Piedra

    Jorge Piedra is the managing partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. He regularly handles multilayered commercial disputes involving a wide range of sectors.

    • Jorge is an excellent commercial litigator who understands business needs. He knows how to handle cases effectively and is a great trial lawyer as well.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Jorge is an exceptional attorney with outstanding judgment and a steady, strategic approach. He is highly skilled at navigating complex disputes and brings a calm, solutions-oriented perspective.

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    • Jorge is a hard-charging attorney who fights for the client every step of the way.

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    • Jorge is a true gentleman and a Florida Bar leader. He is able to deal with exceedingly complex cases, simplify them and bring them to a level of presentation that's effective for clients, judges and jury.

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    • Jorge is diplomatic, fierce and knowledgeable. He can sting with precision but also achieves with a soft touch.

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