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Mark Ferrer & Hayden

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Mark Ferrer & Hayden

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - Florida

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Mark Ferrer & Hayden is a boutique litigation shop with a growing reputation in the Florida market and beyond for its adept handling of an array of commercial disputes. Building on its strong track record acting for real estate developers and venture capital investors, the firm is capable of assisting with high-value disputes spanning construction, real estate and a breadth of corporate litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Mark Ferrer & Hayden represented the Village of Bal Harbour in a high-stakes land use dispute.

Strengths

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  • What impressed me most was the team's ability to distill a convoluted set of facts into a surgically precise legal strategy. The lawyers are not just capable of handling complexity, they thrive on it.

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  • I would put this firm against just about any of the commercial litigators in the state. It has a track record of getting things done and moving a case forward. It is also unafraid to try a case.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • It is a super high-quality law firm that handles very sophisticated commercial litigation.

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  • Mark Ferrer & Hayden consistently delivers outstanding service and responsiveness, even under extreme time pressure, responding with substance, clarity and actionable next steps.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • The firm offers deep expertise and personal service while being agile and efficient. The lawyers are easy to work with, and you know you can rely on them to provide high-quality product.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Etan Mark
    Band 2Etan Mark

    Etan Mark

    Etan Mark maintains a varied practice, regularly representing clients in business torts and RICO matters. He offers particular expertise in the real estate and construction sectors.
    • I truly enjoy working with Etan and value his advice and attention to client service.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Etan is a great first-chair lawyer with a strong courtroom presence.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Etan Mark is a really smart and creative lawyer.

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    • He is an excellent litigator.

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    • Etan Mark delivers outstanding work product.

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  • Band 2José M Ferrer
    Band 2José M Ferrer

    José M Ferrer

    José Ferrer is capable of assisting clients in a wide array of commercial disputes, both domestic and cross-border.
    • José is a great trial lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • José is smart, talented and a good trial lawyer. He is also creative and precise.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • José is a super-talented lawyer who can dig into sophisticated cases. He's tough as nails, very smart and very much a gentleman as well.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • He's an exceptional trial lawyer. He has a very good eye towards a jury and has a great ability to distill facts.

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  • Band 3Donald J Hayden
    Band 3Donald J Hayden

    Donald J Hayden

    Donald Hayden represents both individuals and companies in a broad range of commercial disputes, and offers notable experience handling cross-border cases.
    • His work product is outstanding.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Don Hayden stands out in every way – not just for his litigation expertise but for his calm, strategic presence in high-pressure situations.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Don Hayden is a skillful lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • He brings a rare mix of courtroom credibility, tactical foresight and commercial instinct that allows him to navigate complex disputes with elegance and discipline.

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    • His ability to synthesize nuance, provide perspective and deliver strategic counsel makes him invaluable. He’s not just a litigator, he’s a trusted adviser.

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  • Band 5Maia Aron
    Band 5Maia Aron

    Maia Aron

    Maia Aron has experience handling a range of commercial matters, including business, construction and real estate-related disputes.

    • Maia has amazing legal acumen and delivers exceedingly strong written work.

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    • Maia provides outstanding work product.

      Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Maia is exceedingly talented, smart and a really good negotiator. She gets things closed quickly and efficiently, and is very communicative as well.

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