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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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January 10, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Cole Schotz Faces Negligence Lawsuit Over Associate's Work in Restaurant Lease

A restaurant owner claims he hired Cole Schotz and an associate to document a verbal agreement, with no engagement letter.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

January 09, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Greenspoon Marder Expands Litigation Arm in Miami With Former Saul Ewing Litigator

Jeffrey Gilbert has almost four decades of experience in the arena with prior stints at Greenberg Traurig and Cozen O'Connor.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

January 05, 2024 | Daily Business Review

The Corporate Transparency Act Officially Kicked In, But Compliance Questions Still Remain

"I don't think any reporting company is looking forward to complying with this," Greenberg Traurig shareholder Marina Olman-Pal said.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

January 05, 2024 | Pro Mid Market

To Reach DEI Goals, Structural Challenges Require Structural Solutions

While many firms, small and large alike, take a programmatic and educational approach to their equity efforts, the firms making substantial progress are taking a structural approach, writes diversity consultant Amie K. Santos.

By Amie K. Santos

6 minute read

January 03, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Jones Walker Reopens in Tallahassee, 4 Years After Closing Shop

The New Orleans-based firm first opened its Tallahassee office in 2013 with partner Marc Dunbar at the helm, before it struck a deal in which Orlando-based Dean Mead absorbed its lawyers. Now Dunbar is returning, along with his old team and some new faces.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

January 02, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Holland & Knight Promotes 46 to Partner, Boosting Corporate, Litigation Practices

Holland & Knight announced its latest round of partner promotions, reflecting a slight decrease in partner promotions compared to last year and a sharper focus on northeast markets.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

January 02, 2024 | Daily Business Review

South Florida Law Firm Opens First Office Outside State, Expanding Bank Litigation Practice

"We have 15 attorneys total. For us, that really represents pretty significant growth," Mark Migdal & Hayden's Etan Mark said.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

2023 Saw Several Firms Shrink Fla. Office Spaces in Exchange for More Amenities

Hinshaw & Culbertson reduced its footprint in the state by more than 11,500 square feet, moving its three offices to new locations.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Demand for Associates, Down Earlier This Year, Appears to Be on the Rise

"2023 has certainly been the year of litigation," Thomas Hanlon, a legal recruiter at Buchanan Law, said.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Day Pitney Lands Trusts & Estates Attorney From Akerman in Miami

Melissa Rodriguez spent five years at Akerman as an associate before making the jump to Day Pitney, where she'll serve as a partner.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read


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