About

Provided by Meland Budwick, P.A.

Meland Budwick’s highly regarded commercial litigation practice is regularly involved in some of the most notable, high-profile commercial litigation cases, in Florida and throughout the country. The firm has distinguished itself in the areas of:

General commercial litigation

Our attorneys represent businesses and individuals in the full range of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, tortious interference, lender liability, shareholder and partnership disputes, and complex financial litigation, in state and federal courts and arbitrations across Florida and beyond.

Financial fraud litigation

The firm is nationally recognized for its expertise in financial fraud and Ponzi-scheme litigation, including representing the liquidating trustee of Palm Beach Finance Partners, a $651 million victim in the Petters Ponzi scheme and the trustee of the DC Solar bankruptcy estate, which involved one of the largest financial frauds in California history.

Trade-secrets and IP litigation

The firm has a national reputation for helping companies protect their proprietary information and trade secrets before and during litigation. The firm represents companies and individuals in this type of high-stakes litigation, including aggressively pursuing non-compete violations and claims for misappropriation of trade secrets. The firm also represents parties in trademark and copyright infringement litigation.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - Florida

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What the Team is Known For

Meland Budwick, P.A. is a boutique Miami firm offering clients significant experience in the full range of commercial disputes, with a strong track record of success in state and federal courts. Areas of expertise include intellectual property, bankruptcy and real estate litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Meland Budwick represented 159 Fisher Island Holdings in several lawsuits relating to the construction of a valuable property on Fisher Island, Miami-Dade County.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eric Ostroff
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Eric Ostroff
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Eric Ostroff wins praise for his extensive experience in commercial disputes, with a notable expertise in trade secrets cases.

Eric is very good at communicating with clients and explaining complicated issues to them in easy-to-understand terms. He's very good at turning complex issues and complex sets of facts into trial-ready form, and very good at preparing for trial or reaching the settlement needed.

Michael Budwick
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Michael Budwick
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Michael Budwick is noted in the market for his expertise in bankruptcy litigation. He also handles a range of commercial disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty cases and breach of contract claims.

Michael is insightful, strategic, thoughtful and a warrior. He won't let a stone go unturned, he will evaluate every situation to its fullest and has strategic plans for everything.

He is extremely bright, energetic and competent counsel. He impressed everyone involved with his experience, expertise and strategy.

Utibe I. Ikpe
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Utibe I. Ikpe
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Up and Coming

Utibe Ikpe has experience in a variety of commercial litigation matters, including fraud and fiduciary duty-related disputes.

Utibe is going to be a superstar in very few years.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial

Eric Ostroff
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Eric Ostroff
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Michael Budwick
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Michael Budwick
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Band 4
Utibe I. Ikpe
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Utibe I. Ikpe
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Up and Coming

Members

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Daniel Gonzalez

Eric Ostroff

Eric Ostroff

Head of Department

Solomon Genet