Chivonne A.S. Thomas has joined Hamilton, Miller & Birthisel's U.S. Virgin Islands office as a senior associate. Thomas' practice includes defending commercial liability, personal injury, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice and labor and employment claims.

Patrick D. Deering has joined Kim Firm as of counsel. Deering's experience includes work as a defense attorney and a prosecuting lawyer.

Alexandre Ballerini has joined Diaz Reus & Targ in Miami as a real estate partner. Ballerini focuses his practice on complex real estate transactions, sales of businesses or business assets, and corporate governance and compliance matters.

Javier Coronado has joined Diaz Reus & Targ in Bogotá, Colombia, as an associate. Coronado counsels and represents individuals and corporations in matters involving domestic and foreign corruption, tax evasion, anti-money laundering laws and financial fraud.