Melea VanOstrand

Melea VanOstrand oversees the Daily Business Review as ALM's Florida Bureau Chief. Email Melea at [email protected] or follow her on her Twitter or Facebook pages.

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May 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lifetime Achievement: Anthony C. Musto Embraces Change as Legal Profession Becomes Specialized

"The days of Atticus Finch, who might write a will and handle a real estate closing in the morning, while appearing in a criminal case and drawing up a contract in the afternoon, are truly over," said attorney Anthony C. Musto of Anthony C. Musto, Attorney at Law, in Hallandale Beach.

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15 minute read

May 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lifetime Achievement: 'I am Very Fortunate,' Scott Silverman Reflects on Key Career Moments

"For over 10 years, I've mediated and arbitrated cases with JAMS with parties from all corners of the globe. My colleagues at JAMS are some of the finest neutrals in the world. To this day, there is no better feeling than assisting people in their efforts to resolve their disputes away from the court system; a system that often lacks efficiency, finality and agility," said Scott J. Silverman of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services in Miami.

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14 minute read

May 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lifetime Achievement: Melanie Emmons Damian's Drive for Social Impact and Empowering Others Shines Through

"If you're struggling in your current job, reach out to mentors, inside or outside of your current firm or workplace, for support and guidance. I have found many more senior lawyers to be extremely generous with their time and counsel and sometimes an experienced perspective or a new approach can make a big difference, or at least let you know," said Melanie Emmons Damian of Damian Valori Culmo in Miami.

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3 minute read

May 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lifetime Achievement: Matthew B. Gorson Urges Lawyers to 'Not Just Focus on the Law'

"I strongly encourage attorneys to get to know their clients on a personal level, to know their families and to be their friends. Some of my longest and closest friendships are with my clients, which has made my career even more fulfilling," said Matthew B. Gorson, senior chairman of Greenberg Traurig in Miami.

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4 minute read

May 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lifetime Achievement: When It Comes to Your Dreams, Just 'Go for It,' Advises Jack Kessler

"The skills you have acquired as a lawyer can be used in virtually any profession or career," says Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney shareholder Jack Kessler.

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2 minute read

May 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Lifetime Achievement: Ronald Kammer Played Key Role in Resolving Significant Dollar Claims in Florida

"I am grateful for the confidence of the clients who entrusted me to handle their matters," said Ronald Kammer, practice leader of Hinshaw & Culbertson in Miami.

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3 minute read

May 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Empowering the Powerless: Attorney of the Year Finalist Balkan Aims to Get Justice for All

"It's not about maximizing your fee, it's about maximizing justice for your clients," said Adam Balkan of Balkan, Patterson & Charbonnet, a finalist for the Florida Legal Award's 2023 Attorney of the Year award.

By Melea VanOstrand

5 minute read