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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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August 29, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

At Least 2 Midsize Firms Are Using Mysterious AI Startup Harvey

Honigman and Whiteford, Taylor & Preston are both jumping on the buzz over the mysterious AI startup Harvey by officially implementing the technology.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

August 27, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Over 50 Am Law Firms Without Fla. Offices Employ Lawyers Barred in the State

Husch Blackwell, Womble Bond Dickinson and Troutman Pepper led the list, according to a DBR analysis of Florida Bar data.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

August 22, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Michigan-Based Midsize Firm Marks Latest Florida Expansion Thanks to Condo Law Changes

Michigan-based midsize firm Varnum opened an office in Naples, Florida, back in 2021, around the same time as the tragic Champlain Tower collapse in Miami Beach. The regulations that followed the tragedy have caused an uptick in work for the office, allowing it to expand this year.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

August 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Adds M&A Partner From McDermott

Ibrahim Barakat is just the firm's fifth partner addition in Miami over the past two years.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

August 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida-Based Labor and Employment Practices Look to Hire as Demand Soars

Regulatory changes, an expanding workforce, and layoffs from a choppy economy are all contributing to the growing volume of work.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

August 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Higher Demand For Student Housing is Driving Work For Real Estate Lawyers Across Florida

With student housing needs on the rise across Florida and developers looking for safe investments, real estate lawyers based in the Sunshine state are seeing more demand in that area.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

August 14, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Venable's Miami Office Moves Locations With Sights Set on Growth Mode

The new office space will allow for more growth and more space to house traveling attorneys with hoteling offices.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

August 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

New York-Based Midsize Firm Adds Community Association Group in Florida as Condo Needs Continue Rising

Leaders at Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas recognize that new regulations are driving work in the hot sector as they contemplate further growth in Florida.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

August 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Cooley Faces Legal Malpractice Lawsuit in Miami Claiming Firm's Attorneys Weren't Licensed in Florida

The Am Law 100 firm was hired to draft a loan agreement between two life sciences companies, but it allegedly failed to file all the necessary paperwork. Now that the loan recipient filed for bankruptcy, the provider claims it is financially vulnerable.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

August 07, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Colombian American Bar Association Has Dramatically Expanded Thanks to University Outreach

"This is an organization that was created 30 years ago, and now we're getting this new wave of lawyers—second-generation, people that just moved—that want to have the support," said COLBAR president Paula Arias.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read