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Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo is a business of law reporter based in Miami who is focused on covering law firms in South Florida.

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April 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

As Holland & Knight Grows, Another Partner Leaves Because of Conflicts

Rodolfo "Rudy" Sorondo Jr., a former judge, is heading to an alternate dispute resolution firm recently launched by another retired Florida jurist.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

April 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Greenberg Traurig Recovers Environmental Lawyer From Bilzin Sumberg Amid Regulation and Land Use Frenzy

John Chibbaro's specialty is in high demand as developers look to repurpose land in Florida while environmental regulators step up their oversight.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

April 19, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Atlanta's 5 Am Law 100 Firms Collectively Outpaced the National Average in Revenue

Their aggregated revenue grew by 6.25%, buoyed by a double digit increase at King & Spalding, the largest and most profitable firm with roots in the region.

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6 minute read

April 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Three Biggest Law Firms Rose in the Am Law 100 in 2022

As other firms across the country struggled to top a record 2021 for revenue gains, Greenberg Traurig, Holland & Knight and Akerman beat national averages with seeming ease last year.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

April 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

These Attorneys Left Big Law to Chase 'Ocean' of Mid-Market Activity, and It's Paying Off

"It's the rare sort of blue ocean, where I don't really know if we have a great clear competitor," said SMB Law Group founding partner Sam Rosati. "It's a really good opportunity."

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5 minute read

April 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Why Sidley Austin's Miami Outpost Seeks Local 'Flavor' in Its Hiring Approach

"Our clients are not demanding and asking us to move our lawyers," Miami co-managing partner Michael Gordon said. "We're going to be able to better service them by having the local capabilities and by being able to provide them the high-quality lawyering that they might have been getting in New York or Chicago."

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5 minute read

April 11, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Baker Donelson Sees Record Year Amid Hikes in Demand and Billing Rates

Even after a rate hike, the firm said its billing rates were still desirable because of how they compare across its office markets.

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

April 11, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Gunster Hires 2 Former Florida Officials as Lobbyists Set to Work on Key State Issues

"High-quality government affairs counsel has never been more vital to navigating Florida's evolving business landscape," Bill Perry, CEO and managing shareholder of Gunster, said in a press release. "Their addition lends an edge to our firm's services as we address our state's most complex governmental and community concerns."

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4 minute read

April 10, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Debuts Health Care Litigation Team Amid Uptick in Regulation Activity

"Government enforcement generally picks up in a recession, so whenever there's an economic downturn, you'll see regulators put more focus on the health care industry," said Ayman Rizkalla, co-team leader of Akerman's health care litigation team.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

April 07, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Will Morgan & Morgan's 'Not One Inch' Approach Spark a Courtroom Backlash?

"Bottom line is you're going to get in a lot of trouble if you do this and no lawyer should be following Morgan & Morgan," said Bob Jarvis, a Nova Southeastern University College of Law professor.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read