Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
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About
Provided by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
Stearns Weaver Miller has many experienced trial lawyers, including Florida’s only Chamber’s USA general commercial litigation Star Individual. We represent clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, before administrative agencies, and in alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Clients include Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, professional firms, life science, insurance, communication, media and entertainment companies, sports franchises, businesses, municipalities and individuals. We have tried to conclusion a range of business and commercial cases, including securities fraud, construction defect, business tort, antitrust, competition, consumer protection, intellectual property, product and lender liability, commercial foreclosure, breach of contract and insurance, and appeals from those cases, including before the U.S. Supreme Court. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in high-profile cases across the nation. We own proprietary technology developed from decades of investment and use and the hardware to use it in any courtroom or hearing facility. This allows for trial presentations at a fraction of the cost of outside vendors. Because the technology and the means to employ it are in-house, every attorney has the ability to use it for any case. Our view is that disputes are settled on appropriate terms when adversaries know that, absent a reasonable resolution outside of court, the firm is ready, willing, and able to go to trial.
Chambers Review
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson is an excellent group offering clients a wide range of expertise across real estate, IP, antitrust and construction disputes. The firm is experienced in significant trial work and class actions. It is adept at handling cases for a wide array of clients, including companies in the food and drink, transportation and healthcare industries. The team is also recognized as a good choice for municipalities and local government entities. It is also called upon by clients for representation in alternative dispute resolution proceedings, including mediations and arbitrations.
Work Highlights
- Stearns Weaver represented Miami-Dade County Expressway Authority in long-running litigation against the State of Florida for enacting a bill which dissolved and replaced the toll board that operates five of Miami-Dade’s busiest toll roads.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stearns Weaver's lawyers are very intelligent and possess a complex understanding of the law. They are tireless and never give up. Losing is not in their DNA."
"This is a law firm with quality lawyers from the top of the chain of command to the associate level. We have worked with them on a wide variety of matters and are always satisfied with their work."
"The team is able to guide us in a prompt and professional manner. Whenever we have questions or comments, they come back very promptly."
"Stearns Weaver is by far the most professional, attentive and most successful law firm in achieving all goals for our company."
"Stearns Weaver's lawyers are very intelligent and possess a complex understanding of the law. They are tireless and never give up. Losing is not in their DNA."
"This is a law firm with quality lawyers from the top of the chain of command to the associate level. We have worked with them on a wide variety of matters and are always satisfied with their work."
"The team is able to guide us in a prompt and professional manner. Whenever we have questions or comments, they come back very promptly."
"Stearns Weaver is by far the most professional, attentive and most successful law firm in achieving all goals for our company."
Notable Practitioners
Eugene Stearns offers decades of experience representing clients in trial and appellate courts. He continues to be a go-to choice for high-stakes multiparty disputes.
"Gene is the most professional, intelligent and straight-to-the-point attorney."
"He is a genius and the top of his field."
"There is no one better. Gene has a photographic mind and is always on point."
Grace Mead offers expertise across a broad array of commercial disputes and class actions, with capabilities in real estate and marketing-related matters, among others.
"Grace is exceptional in every regard. She's a deep thinker and knows her cases very well. It is a pleasure to work with her. She is extremely attentive and responsive."
"Grace is a brilliant lawyer. She is incredible."
Jay Shapiro has substantial experience acting for clients in a range of commercial disputes, including antitrust, IP and insurance coverage litigation.
"He is a fountain of knowledge of local practice and custom."
Maria Fehretdinov is noted for her breadth of commercial disputes experience and is sought after to represent clients at both trial and appellate levels.
"She is excellent. She's responsive, efficient and the most goal-oriented attorney, achieving all our goals."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
Florida
Members
Provided by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
Abigail Corbett
Alan Fein
Albert Lichy
Alejandro Rodriguez
Alice Huneycutt
Amanda Spencer
Andrea Nathan
Andrew Stearns
Bradford Swing
Bridget Smitha
Carlos Canino
Cecilia Duran Simmons
Chelsea Koff
Christopher Clark
Coral Del Mar Lopez
Craig Barnett
Darrell Payne
Darrin Quam
David Coulter
Douglas Kilby
Head of Department
Gigi Rollini
Glenn Burhans
Grace Mead
Ivette Delgado
Jason Hernandez
Jason Koslowe
Jeffrey Nelson
Jenea Reed
John Muratides
Jose Sepulveda
Joseph Onorati
Joshua Munn
Julie Fishman Berkowitz
Kelly O'Keefe
Maria Arhancet Fehretdinov
Mark Solov
Matthew Buttrick
Matthew Dates
Matthew Graham
Matthew Podolnick
Michael Harwin
Morgan McDonough
Olivia Sanchez
Robert Walters
Ryan Thornton
Sabrina Weiss Robinson
Samuel Patmore
Thomas Aubin
Veronica De Zayas