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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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June 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Becker & Poliakoff Loses Another Land Use Partner to Shutts & Bowen With Housing Reform Measure Poised To Kick In

New partner Jeremy Shir says the Live Local Act will be a "game changer" for affordable housing developments.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

May 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Second Hundred Firms Beat National Averages on Revenue, But Lagged on Headcount

Extraordinary performance at Greenspoon Marder skewed the average of Florida's five Second Hundred firms upward, but all but one of these firms grew revenues in the previous year.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

May 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Ft. Lauderdale Boutique Opens Miami Office Helmed By Local Trial Veteran

Deborah Gander, now at Freedland Harwin Valori, has secured over $100 million in verdicts over the course of her career. The specialist in birth injury cases was previously at Coral Gables-based litigation shop Colson Hicks Eidson.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

May 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Foley & Lardner Poaches Hughes Hubbard & Reed's LatAm Leaders in Miami

"Our clients were asking for more breadth of offerings of services than we were able to provide at Hubbard, merely because of the size of the platform," said incoming Foley & Lardner partner Ruben Diaz. "And the fact that they've been a presence in Miami for quite a while means a lot of stability in the market."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

May 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Cole, Scott &Kissane Eye Construction Growth to Offset Anticipated Insurance Litigation Lull

The firm's lawyers pushed for tort reforms that help shield insurance companies from coverage disputes. Now with the volume of cases expected to decline, leaders are looking for other areas for growth.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

May 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Assembles Staffing Law Attorneys In New Unit Amid Rising Demand

"The need for staffing companies to be agile and respond to those needs from the market is so critical and requires efforts to comply with laws," said Sarah Kroll-Rosenbaum, partner at Akerman. "We saw that so intensely with the pandemic and the healthcare staffing industry."

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

May 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Bankruptcy, Bargain Hunting and Litigation Keep Miami Crypto Lawyers Busy As Industry Hits A Bumpy Patch

"Miami has sort of woken up after a crazy night and said, 'Okay, some of that was a little much,'" said Nima Tahmassebi, a partner at Miami's Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli & Albright involved in crypto-centered litigation.

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

May 17, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Blank Rome Scoops Up 9 Commercial Litigators From Akerman in New York

"This powerhouse group brings a diverse mix of deep litigation experience that will greatly benefit our clients, who are facing increasing disputes and challenges in the midst of economic uncertainty," said Grant Palmer, Blank Rome's chair and managing partner, in a press release.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

May 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Ground Zero for Fraud': Attorney of the Year Finalist Jason Kellogg Fights for Victims

"It's just a very rewarding feeling. ... It makes doing this kind of work easy."

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

May 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Cannabis Attorneys Bullish on Business, Whether or Not Recreational Use Hits Ballot in 2024

"The medical marijuana program is going to keep expanding ... That'll carry us into the adult-use market and position us accordingly," said Matthew Ginder, a partner in Greenspoon Marder's cannabis law practice.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read