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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November 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Fowler White Burnett Opens Jacksonville Office Focused on Transportation Practice

The Florida-based midsize firm tapped a new maritime partner to lead the office in response to growing demand. It's also expanding in Fort Lauderdale and moving its Miami office.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 22, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Florida-Based Law Firms Start to Lag, As New York Takes a Bigger Piece of Deals

Sunshine State firms have been having a harder time keeping up with their competitors to the north, after an interval where they were outpacing these rivals, according to a Wells Fargo legal market survey.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 21, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Morgan & Morgan Looks to Grow Into Complex Litigation While Still Keeping its Billboards Up

Competitors may sneer at the flashy billboards, but leaders argue the ads work as the firm grows into sophisticated practices across the U.S.

By Alexander Lugo and Lisa Willis

5 minute read

November 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Holtzman Vogel Taps Weil Gotshal Attorney to Lead Miami Expansion

The GOP-aligned firm is expanding its Florida presence with the hire of Mark Pinkert, who is set to eventually help build a physical presence in the growing city.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

November 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Chicago Midsize Firm Will Combine With Miami Boutique To Form Antitrust Powerhouse

The merger between Sperling & Slater and Kenny Nachwalter will go into effect in December, and the combined firm will be known as Sperling Kenny Nachwalter.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 20, 2024 | Daily Business Review

‘What’s Up With Morgan & Morgan?’ Law, Advertising and a Calculated Rise

The road to becoming the largest plaintiffs firm in the country isn’t without detractors.

By Lisa Willis and Alexander Lugo

10 minute read

November 19, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Growing Referral Network, Alternative Fees Have This Ex-Big Law’s Atty’s Bankruptcy Practice Soaring

Miami-based restructuring boutique Pack Law only has three attorneys on staff, but has found itself amid some consequential cases, including handling the Red Lobster bankruptcy as well as litigation against JBS Brazil.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

November 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Eckert Seamans Sues Former Client Over $300K in Unpaid Legal Fees

The Pittsburgh-headquartered Am Law 200 firm is suing a former client after a New York real estate developer stopped responding to requests for payment.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

November 13, 2024 | Daily Business Review

St. Thomas University Settles With Fired Professor Who Had Alleged Academic Freedom Violations and Discrimination

The Miami school walked back claims—from a letter of termination it had shared with the ABA Journal—that Lauren Gilbert had an inappropriate relationship with a university graduate and posed a danger to students.

By Alexander Lugo

9 minute read

November 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

830 Brickell is Open After Two-Year Delay That Led to Winston & Strawn Pulling Lease

The highly awaited Grade A commercial building is now functional as tenants build out their spaces, while their temporary office spaces reach capacity.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read