Ranking tables
USA Florida: South Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Band 2
Band 3
GrayRobinson, PA
Greenberg Traurig, PA
Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog P.A.
Meland Budwick, P.A.
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough- Bast Amron LLP
- Shraiberg Page P.A.
Band 4
Agentis PLLC- Leiderman Shelomith + Somodevilla, PLLC
- Lorium Law
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Christopher A. Jarvinen Berger Singerman
Craig Rasile Winston & Strawn LLP
David L Rosendorf Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton
Drew M Dillworth Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
Frank P. Terzo Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
John B Hutton III Greenberg Traurig, PA
John K Cunningham White & Case LLP
Steven J Solomon GrayRobinson, PA- Bradley ShraibergShraiberg Page P.A.
- Jeffrey P BastBast Amron LLP
- Leyza BlancoSequor Law
- Thomas M MessanaUnderwood Murray PA
Band 3
Andrea Hartley Akerman LLP
Ilyse Homer Berger Singerman
Jeffrey Snyder Bilzin Sumberg- Paul J Keenan Jr Baker McKenzie
Philip. Landau Landau Law PLLC
Robert Charbonneau Agentis PLLC
Thomas Lehman Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP- Chad P PugatchLorium Law
- Craig PugatchLorium Law
- Luis SalazarSalazar Law
- Zach B ShelomithLeiderman Shelomith + Somodevilla, PLLC
Band 4
Andrew Zaron León Cosgrove Jiménez, LLP
Brett Marks Akerman LLP
Daniel Gonzalez Meland Budwick, P.A.
Eric J Silver Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
Eyal Berger Akerman LLP
Jacqueline Calderin Agentis PLLC
Keith H Wofford White & Case LLP
Ross Hartog Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog P.A.- Jason JonesJones Law Office, P.A.
- Linda Worton JacksonPardo Jackson Gainsburg, PL
- Scott BrownBast Amron LLP
Band 5
- Allison R Day Venable LLP
Bernice Lee Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton
David M Levine Levine Kellogg Lehman Schneider + Grossman LLP- John R Dodd Baker McKenzie
Luis Rivera GrayRobinson, PA
Patrick Scott GrayRobinson, PA- Paul J Battista Venable LLP
Robert Schatzman GrayRobinson, PA- Arthur Halsey RiceLorium Law
- Brett LiebermanEdelboim Lieberman Revah PLLC
- Ido AlexanderAlignX Law
- Kristopher AungstParagon Law LLC
- Michael D SeeseSeese, P.A.
- Michael LessneLessne Law
Up and Coming
- Ari Newman Greenberg Traurig, PA
- Kristopher PearsonPerera Barnhart Aleman
Band 1
1 Berger SingermanBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |Berger Singerman remains a market-leading practice across a wide range of large and complex bankruptcy and restructuring issues. The group offers expertise across areas such as company and fiduciary assignments, debtor Chapter 11 cases, restructurings and distressed M&A. The team also possesses a strong offering in bankruptcy litigation and related appellate work. Its practitioners continue to be active in the aviation and healthcare sectors as well as in retail and hospitality. The firm is active in cross-jurisdictional matters, such as Chapter 15 filings and issues arising from cross-border Ponzi schemes.
1 White & Case LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 |White & Case boasts an impressive international offering in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, with a notable team in Miami. The group leverages on its deep resources nationwide to advise on large bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings, with considerable expertise in cross-border restructurings, especially in Latin America. The team continues to undertake high-profile bankruptcy filings in the energy sector.
Band 2
2 Akerman LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Akerman LLP's bankruptcy team is highly regarded for its experience in foreclosures, workouts and receiverships. It focuses primarily on the representation of creditors and trustees, including major national and international financial clients, alongside work for commercial landlords, suppliers, vendors and purchasers of distressed companies and assets. The team has a strong base across Florida and is also able to draw on wider nationwide bankruptcy capabilities in key hubs such as New York and Dallas.
2 Baker McKenzieBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Baker McKenzie has a well-regarded Miami restructuring team, with notable expertise in bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapters 11 and 7 cases. The practitioners capitalize on its global network to advise on complex, cross-border matters on a multinational scale.
2 Bilzin SumbergBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Bilzin Sumberg is well known for its representation of all parties in bankruptcy and restructuring proceedings, including creditors' committees, debtors and trustees. The group is experienced across the full range of related work, including Chapter 11 cases, distressed asset purchases and out-of-court workouts. The team offers particular experience acting for clients in the real estate, healthcare, technology and leisure sectors. The pracitioners are frequently retained on major out-of-state mandates.
2 Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 |Stearns Weaver Miller is recognized for its coverage of a broad spectrum of bankruptcy and restructuring-related issues, both in and out of court. The team operates a highly-regarded creditor practice as well as representing a variety of other key stakeholders in bankruptcy litigation and Chapter 11 reorganizations. The practitioners act for a broad range of clients, including airlines, international financial institutions and retail organizations. The team has notable strength in receiverships, both in terms of serving as receiver and representing those in this position.
Band 3
3 GrayRobinson, PABankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |GrayRobinson has a versatile practice, with an especially high profile in creditor representation. The team acts for a range of banking clients and distressed companies, who call upon the firm's highly respected Chapter 11 expertise and impressive bench strength. The group maintains an expansive statewide presence, with 15 offices from Tallahassee to Key West.3 Greenberg Traurig, PABankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Greenberg attracts a broad client base, handling a range of secured creditor, creditors' committee and debtor work as well as distressed asset purchases. The firm draws upon its strong national and international presence to offer clients comprehensive coverage in bankruptcy matters, including substantial expertise in proceedings involving Latin America. The team's experience includes mandates arising from the banking, energy and manufacturing sectors.3 Markowitz Ringel Trusty + Hartog P.A.Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Markowitz Ringel Trusty is a boutique firm with considerable expertise across a wide range of bankruptcy matters, including creditors' and debtors' rights, restructurings and workouts. The group is highly regarded for its strengths in Chapter 11, Chapter 7 and fiduciary work, alongside notable experience advising high net worth individuals on cases both in and out of court.3 Meland Budwick, P.A.Bankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Meland Budwick is a distinguished boutique with considerable abilities in large-scale bankruptcy and restructuring matters in South Florida, fielding notable skills in financial fraud litigation. The group acts for an array of clients including debtors, creditors and trustees on Chapter 11, Chapter 7 and workout matters, with particular expertise in the hospitality and development industry. The team is able to draw upon the firm's strength in real estate, finance and corporate law to offer comprehensive bankruptcy coverage, including matters with complex cross-border aspects.3 Nelson Mullins Riley & ScarboroughBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 |Nelson Mullins boasts a strong team that is noted for its extensive experience in bankruptcy matters. Its group regularly advises on cases involving insurers and healthcare entities. The practitioners demonstrate expertise in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings.
Band 4
4 Agentis PLLCBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 4 |Agentis is a boutique firm that offers bankruptcy and restructuring services to a broad array of debtor, trustee and creditor clients. The team offers strong capabilities in connection with both Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 proceedings. Its group has a broad range of sector experience, including in healthcare, retail, franchise and telecommunications.