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GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP www.ChambersandPartners.com LITIGATION Litigation: General Commercial Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 1 Bass Hilarie Greenberg Traurig, LLP Ross David L Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Richard Barry Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 4 Becerra Jacqueline Greenberg Traurig, LLP Coates III Joseph C Greenberg Traurig, LLP Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations Leading Individuals Band 1 PA0823619Schnapp Mark Greenberg Traurig, LLP PA0823620Skolnick Holly Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 3 Tarbe Susan J Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This impressive firm has substantial presence throughout the state and can also draw on its national resources to provide a range of expertise and seamless service to clients. The lawyers have strong trial experience and handle all types of civil and criminal litigation. Clients include Ernst & Young, Hilton Hotels and Standard Chartered Bank. Sources Say: “I feel like I have an army of lawyers at my call!” “No matter where an issue pops up, the firm is ready, willing and able to immediately jump in and begin work.” “Cost-effective, practical solutions.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Hilarie Bass, “an engaged, efficient and results-driven lawyer,” concentrates on complex commercial litigation and arbitrations, class action defense, banking litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Clients prize her ability to “organize groups of people and bring home a victory.” A tough advocate, she has “all the qualities you need to be in the upper echelons of top-flight litigators.” Notable work includes involvement in one of the largest construction defect cases in US history, acting as lead counsel for several large Florida homebuilders in connection with various lawsuits asserting property damage and personal injuries. David Ross moves up to the top tier amid praise as “a brilliant trial lawyer who expresses things perfectly.” He acts for major national and international companies and handles antitrust litigation, securities cases and class actions among other contentious matters. Barry Richard has a great reputation as “a diligent, imaginative litigator.” His practice covers complex commercial litigation, state and federal constitutional law, and government and election law. He is also a skilled appellate lawyer. Strong litigator Jacqueline Becerra concentrates on civil litigation, including class action defense, constitutional claims and Freedom of Information Act litigation. Joseph Coates, in the West Palm Beach office, is recommended as “a hard-working, well-prepared and very personable lawyer.” He handles securities litigation, regulatory matters and class actions. On the white-collar side, excellent strategist Mark Schnapp “really understands the mind of a prosecutor,” according to market sources. He has been representing Exactech in a government investigation into alleged violations of the federal antikickback statute. He draws praise for his practical approach and “tremendous ability to communicate complex issues in simple terms.” Holly Skolnick’s practice covers criminal and fraud-related civil matters. Interviewees describe her as “a brilliant writer and good to work with.” Recent lateral hire and impressive trial lawyer Susan Tarbe is especially strong in white-collar criminal defense, including healthcare fraud and financial investigations. She also acts as assistant general counsel to the firm. LITIGATION APPELLATE Litigation: Appellate Leading Individuals Senior Statesmen England, Jr Arthur J Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 1 Scherker Elliot Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Richard Barry Greenberg Traurig, LLP Other Notable Practitioners Arthur England cochairs the appellate practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP and continues to be regarded as a luminary of the Bar. In particular, he receives praise from peers for his aggressive and committed defense of clients. Elliot Scherker receives outstanding praise as “one of the best in the state.” His work includes defending the Florida Marlins against a challenge to the partial public funding of their baseball stadium project. He is highly regarded for his analytical skills, oral advocacy and “masterful command of the subtleties of a case.” Barry Richard is also a strong choice for appellate representation at Greenberg. “A persuasive speaker with a great courtroom demeanor,” he also has expertise in government and election law. Recently, he acted for former Arizona corporation commissioner James Irvin in an appeal against the Federal District Court’s decision to award $4 million punitive damages to Southern Union in a business interference lawsuit. The award was reduced to less than $1.2 million as a consequence. 14
www.ChambersandPartners.com GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP REAL ESTATE Real Estate Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 1 Bruton Burt Greenberg Traurig, LLP Gorson Matthew Greenberg Traurig, LLP Saul Gary Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Sullivan Michael Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 4 Evora Orlando L Greenberg Traurig, LLP Lash Nancy Greenberg Traurig, LLP Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 2 Orshefsky Debbie Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 3 Dougherty Lucia Greenberg Traurig, LLP Kendig-Schrader Julie Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM This international firm fields a sizable real estate team representing landowners, developers and REITs. The group handles all aspects of real estate work including condominium development, hotel and resort operation and securing entitlements and approvals. It recently assisted Miami Art Museum of Dade County Association with obtaining a lease and related documents from the City of Miami; it also includes Burger King and Hilton Hotels among its clients. Sources Say: “You know you will get an excellent attorney if you go there.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Burt Bruton is highly regarded for his understanding of the tax aspects of real estate work. “He is incredibly smart.” Matthew Gorson is president of the firm and represents many of its developer clients. Recently, he has been advising clients on workouts and foreclosures. Gary Saul is “the go-to guy for condominium work.” Michael Sullivan specializes in the acquisition, development and disposition of hotels - Hilton Hotels is a major client. Orlando Evora focuses on representing developers in land acquisition, development and financing. Nancy Lash’s wide-ranging real estate practice encompasses borrower representation and negotiating the sale, purchase and development of hotels, offices and retail projects. Debbie Orshefsky is chair of the firm’s national land development practice group. She is highly regarded for her expertise in crossjurisdictional permitting. Lucia Dougherty is gaining a reputation for property tax appeals. Julie Kendig- Schrader represents both public and private sector clients in land use matters. TAX Tax Leading Firms Band 1 Greenberg Traurig, LLP Leading Individuals Band 1 Maser Joel Greenberg Traurig, LLP Schindler Ozzie Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Entin Seth J Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 4 Hintze Russell P Greenberg Traurig, LLP Stiver, Jr Charles E Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax: Employee Benefits Leading Individuals Band 1 Lapidus Steve Greenberg Traurig, LLP Tax: Estate Planning Leading Individuals Band 1 Benford Norman J Greenberg Traurig, LLP Band 2 Zeydel Diana S C Greenberg Traurig, LLP Greenberg Traurig, LLP THE FIRM With 30 lawyers in Florida, this outstanding group specializes in a wide variety of tax issues including M&A, employee benefits and compensation, joint ventures and the tax aspects of class action litigation. The group has a strong international focus, and the transactional team advises clients on inbound and outbound tax matters. On the estate planning side, the lawyers work with high net worth individuals and families to restructure trusts and advise on business ventures domestically and abroad. Sources Say: “This superb group has experts in every area who consistently get fantastic results.” KEY INDIVIDUALS Joel Maser “is a first-rate lawyer with tremendous depth of knowledge - it’s a pleasure to have him on the other side of a transaction,” say peers. Expert in joint venture work, he represents real estate development firms in the creation of investment vehicles and acquisitions. Ozzie Schindler “is technically strong, personable and able to build great relationships with clients.” He is particularly strong in international tax, advising clients on their offshore investments. The “bright and unbelievably capable” Seth Entin has “a very good handle on foreign jurisdictions.” He is experienced in advising clients on cross-border transactions, and recently structured the acquisition of a UK-based business. Russell Hintze has a broad practice encompassing transactional tax and tax controversy. Charles Stiver focuses on the technical aspects of corporate/M&A issues. Employee benefits lawyer Steve Lapidus stands out for “always being up to date with changes, getting to the heart of the issues and coming up with creative solutions.” He represents employers in benefit plan compliance and executives in compensation matters. Norman Benford specializes in estate planning for high net worth individuals, and is “highly respected in the community.” He is experienced with methods such as trust decanting and split purchase trusts. Diana Zeydel is also part of the estate planning group and advises families on trusts, planning and disputes. “She is extremely technically sound, bright and knowledgeable,” say interviewees. 15
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