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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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March 06, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Ogletree Deakins Grows Revenue 2.7%, While Investments Prompt Profit Dip

"We had a very good second half of last year. We're off to a very strong start this year, so we feel like we're well positioned in the market," said Ogletree Deakins managing shareholder Matt Keen.

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4 minute read

March 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Are Economic Trends Pointing to a Busy Year for South Florida Bankruptcy Work?

The foreign investors who've helped juice the state's economy are particularly wary of what could happen if their investments go belly up.

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5 minute read

March 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Greenberg Traurig Follows Up 'Unicorn Year' With Even More Growth in 2022

"It was a good year from a growth standpoint, a revenue standpoint and a profitability standpoint. But it was not 2021," said Greenberg Traurig CEO Brian Duffy.

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5 minute read

February 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Establishes Team to Tackle Economic Sanctions and Export Controls

"With the actions of Russia, we have been up to our necks in advising clients," said Akerman international practice chair Pedro Freyre. "That's a particularly tough and wide ranging set of sanctions, so we're just seeing this continuous need from our clients to provide this type of counseling."

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3 minute read

February 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Greenberg Traurig Lands Former Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney Class Action Co-Chair

"I thought it would be a great idea to join a firm that has not only very strong ties to Miami but also a strong global reach and network as well," said A. Sheila Oretsky.

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3 minute read

February 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Alternative Dispute Resolution Is Having a Moment, Thanks to Florida's Court Backlog and the Rise of Remote

"People are still trying to figure out ways to advance the process of concluding their cases, and I have noticed far more pre-suit mediations and early mediations," said Abbey Kaplan, a shareholder at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine.

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3 minute read

February 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Greenspoon Marder Sets First Revenue Record Since Pandemic Tumble

The expanding Fort Lauderdale-based firm brought in over $175 million, while profits per equity partner grew to $830,000.

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4 minute read

February 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Adams and Reese Posts Positive Numbers in Busy Southeast Market

Revenue for the New Orleans-founded firm grew by 6% to $137.8 million, while profits per equity partner also rose in 2022.

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4 minute read

February 17, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Miles & Stockbridge's Leader Shrugs Off 2022 Revenue Dip, Blaming Early Transactional Lull

"I don't know what the whole year will look like. But I'm feeling really positive going into 2023, particularly when other firms are telling you that they're not," said CEO Nancy Greene.

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5 minute read

February 14, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Arnall Golden Gregory's Revenue Inches Upward, While Profits Dip

A 0.2% increase in revenue marks the firm's lowest growth rate in at least five years.

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3 minute read