Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
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Provided by Bilzin Sumberg
Bilzin Sumberg has one of the most dynamic and successful litigation departments in both South Florida and the country. The firm's litigators achieve optimal results for their clients in complex commercial disputes. With a tight-knit team of attorneys dedicated exclusively to litigation, Bilzin Sumberg’s litigation attorneys have the experience, resources and determination to protect and champion their clients' interests in every facet of litigation.
Bilzin Sumberg's litigation team has substantial trial experience, having tried hundreds of cases to verdict. Unlike other large commercial law firms, Bilzin Sumberg attorneys repeatedly and routinely try cases in federal and state court in Florida and throughout the country, as well as before arbitrators nationwide. The firm's litigators handle a broad spectrum of matters including complex domestic and international contractual disputes, securities and antitrust, mortgage repurchase demands, large scale real property and foreclosure disputes, class actions, and insurance.
Bilzin Sumberg's successes do not preclude or supplant its deep understanding in conflict resolution as a pretrial strategy. The firm's creativity at mediation, deftness at arbitration and commitment to alternative dispute resolution often yields positive outcomes without the expense of a trial.
Chambers Review
Bilzin Sumberg is active in both the state and federal court systems, with expertise in mortgage issues. The firm possesses significant experience at the appellate level. It has a standout practice for partnership and shareholder disputes and is additionally noted for its strengths in antitrust, product liability, insurance and construction-related litigation. The team is experienced in handling matters for a wide array of clients, including those within the manufacturing, retail, financial and real estate sectors.
Work Highlights
- Bilzin Sumberg continued to represent Honda of America in a class action complaint filed by numerous recyclers of automobiles located throughout the USA. These recyclers claim that they would not have purchased the recycled vehicles or would have paid a lower amount had they known the vehicles contained a Takata airbag.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers are highly skilled in litigating cases involving complex legal subject matter."
"They are a full-service firm, so when our lead attorney is not sure about a particular issue they are able to get advice from other specialists."
"The lawyers handle cases not only intelligently but with sensitivity."
"The lawyers are highly skilled in litigating cases involving complex legal subject matter."
"They are a full-service firm, so when our lead attorney is not sure about a particular issue they are able to get advice from other specialists."
"The lawyers handle cases not only intelligently but with sensitivity."
Notable Practitioners
Melissa Pallett-Vasquez handles a broad variety of commercial disputes. Her practice includes acting for defendants in consumer class actions as well as representing clients in contract disputes.
"Melissa is a strong advocate and is the best trial lawyer I have worked with."
"She is a really strong, well-respected partner."
"Melissa is an excellent trial attorney who presents extremely well."
Mitchell Widom regularly represents clients in high-stakes trials and has significant experience in complex commercial disputes, multidistrict litigation and large class actions.
"Mitchell displays sound judgment."
"Mitch has a good presence in the courtroom and has a good strategic sense."
Philip Stein heads the litigation group at Bilzin Sumberg and offers substantial experience representing financial institutions in high-value disputes.
"Phil is excellent to work with."
"Philip is extremely knowledgeable."
"He is efficient and gets to the point."
Lori Lustrin represents defendants in complex class actions and commercial disputes. She offers additional expertise in antitrust litigation.
"Lori is a brilliant, fantastic lawyer."
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