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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 23, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Miami Keeps Flexing Its Muscle as International Arbitration Hub

After topping New York in cases in 2021, the numbers have dipped slightly over the past two years. But law firms in the region are committed to the practice.

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

April 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

All 3 Florida-Rooted Am Law 100 Firms Report Revenue Gains Amid Transactional Lag

Holland & Knight achieved the most success thanks to an early 2023 merger with Waller Lansden. Meanwhile Greenberg Traurig had more modest gains than last year, keeping it steady in the rankings while Akerman lost headcount and dropped several places.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

April 18, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Quinn Emanuel Faces Class Action in Fla. Over Fee Agreements

The wife of jailed real estate mogul Nir Meir is fighting bills from the firm totaling over $360,000, contending that her signature was forged on a fee agreement. She also says the arbitration clause in that agreement violates Florida bar rules.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

April 18, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

Tarter Krinsky Continues Hiring From Shuttered Ingram Yuzek

Tarter Krinsky added nine lawyers from recently shutdown New York law firm Ingram Yuzek.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

April 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida Defense Firms Adapt as Insurers Exit and Tort Reforms Limit Claims

Insurance work has shrunk as a consequence of the state's insurance crisis and recent legislative changes. But some firms are still hiring, betting that top lawyers will attract lucrative matters.

By Alexander Lugo

6 minute read

April 17, 2024 | Daily Business Review

White & Case Expands Miami Office, Doubling Down On Market's Long-Term Growth

The New York-based firm, which added another floor to its longstanding home in the Southeast Financial Center, follows Greenberg Traurig in renewing office leases.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

April 15, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Former Foley & Lardner Adviser Sentenced to 15 Years After Spying On Behalf of Cuba

Victor Manuel Rocha admitted to acting as a Cuban agent. He faces a separate wrongful death lawsuit brought by the widow of an allegedly assassinated Cuban dissident.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

April 11, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Bressler, Amery & Ross Is Growing Across Florida Despite Insurance Defense Work Narrowing

"We have more work than ever because insurance companies are limiting the outside counsels they work with, and we continue to remain on that list," Bressler Amery executive committee member Hope Zelinger said.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

April 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Becker & Poliakoff Adds Real Estate Shareholder From Fox Rothschild Focused on Growing Equestrian Sector

Donald Dufresne says his book of business is portable so he's expecting all his clients, whose work overwhelmingly revolves around equine matters, to follow him.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

April 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Yachts Can Be Expensive, Hard to Build and Subject to Litigation, So Lawyers Are Building Niche Practices Around Them

"One day it's about financing and the next day it's about a grounding or collision. But everyone works together," Michael Moore, founder of maritime boutique Moore & Company, said.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read