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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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February 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review

'Our Lives Are Intertwined Completely': One Miami Legal Couple Celebrates 50 Years of Partnership

Bruce and Diane Katzen went to college and law school together after meeting in high school. For the last seven years, they've also practiced together at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

February 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review

New Entrants, Remote Work Tilt South Florida Playing Field Toward Associates

Third to fifth-year associates are currently at a premium, according to one recruiter in the market.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

February 09, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Will South Florida's Talent Squeeze Continue Rippling Through the Market This Year?

"You're going to see more national or international firms still opening in Miami. I just don't see it slowing down," said one local recruiter, who expects continued interest in the region will keep the lateral market simmering.

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3 minute read

February 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

St. Thomas University Renames Law School After Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump

It's now the only law school in the country to be named after a practicing African American lawyer.

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4 minute read

February 07, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Shutts & Bowen Continues Lateral Spree With Land Use Attorney From Jones Foster

James Gavigan's move is the latest indication that South Florida law firms continue to lean on real estate practices for growth.

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3 minute read

February 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida Once Again Outpaces National Legal Market Trends

"The outperformance in Florida was very evident," said Owen Burman, a senior consultant at Wells Fargo Private Bank Legal Specialty Group, which produced the report. "Florida is in pretty good shape for a strong first quarter."

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3 minute read

February 02, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Porter Wright Morris & Arthur Lands in Tampa With Litigation Team From Freeborn & Peters

"Businesses are migrating in to the state, so we see that as an opportunity for transactional work, we definitely see real estate work, all of the basic needs that you would have, litigation, trusts and estates, tax planning and those sorts of things," managing partner Bob Tannous said.

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3 minute read

February 01, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Carlton Fields Expands Business Litigation Arm With 11-Person Team From Bressler, Amery & Ross

The firm is adding eight lawyers in Tampa, New York and New Jersey, including two shareholders.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

February 01, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Ogletree Deakins Elects Nashville Shareholder as Firm's First Female Leader

"My selection was based on my qualifications and not anything else, but I do think it's important to see that this is achievable," said managing shareholder-elect Liz Washko. "I hope that while I'm the first, I won't be the last."

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3 minute read

January 31, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Big Law's Arrival in Florida Has Created a High Tide That Floats All Boats in Town

"It really turns into a win-win for everyone because there is a space in the market for everyone," said Kristin Drecktrah Paz, a partner at Miami-based boutique firm Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli & Albright.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read