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is ranked in Chambers USA 2006 as follows:



NATIONAL



GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Government: Government Relations Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: This Florida firm has “aggressively parted company with its most high-profile lobbyist,

Leading Firms

expanded” its government relations practice to cover Jack Abramoff, following controversy surrounding

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP nine separate states, including a thriving presence in his representation of Indian tribes. Some commen-

New York. In addition, it has achieved “great tators raised questions about how the firm would

successes” at the federal level, where it represents cities recover from this, while others maintained that it was

and counties such as the City of Oakland in Califor- strong enough to recover.

nia and Miami-Dade County in Florida. The firm









INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

International Arbitration

Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: The heart of this firm’s international company in an ICDR arbitration against a Brazilian

Leading Firms arbitration practice is to be found in its Miami office. distribution company in relation to a breach

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP From here, a team of 15 attorneys work on a range of contract.

of international commercial arbitration matters, The Lawyers: Pedro Martinez-Fraga is the prac-

Leading Individuals proving particularly strong in the Latin American tice’s best-known name and is renowned as an

MARTINEZ-FRAGA Pedro Greenberg Traurig LLP market. The skills it has gained there, however, have “aggressive advocate” who delivers “an excellent perfor-

proved eminently transferable and the group has mance.” He has had a very noteworthy year having

triumphed in many other countries including Italy represented the Republic of Chile in a number of

and Germany. Recently, it represented an Israeli court cases brought against Augustin Pinochet.









WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Wealth Management Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: The “excellent” trusts and estates depart- York and New Jersey areas. As well as acting for indi-

Leading Firms

ment has attorneys in most of the firm’s offices, with vidual clients, the firm has represented institutions

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP a particularly strong reputation in Florida. The prac- such as Bessemer Trust, JPMorgan, Northern Trust

tice covers the full range of trusts and estates work, and Mellon Financial.

Leading Individuals including all aspects of wealth transfer and estate The Lawyers: Based in the firm’s New Jersey office,

ELIAS John Greenberg Traurig LLP planning. It is experienced in IRS administrative and John Elias is “able to articulate technicalities to

court proceedings and coordinates with the litigation laymen in simple language and enable them to under-

department to handle contested matters. The arrival stand.” His expertise includes estate and charitable

of John Elias from Gibbons has seen the firm planning, trust and estate administration and tax

increase its focus on private client work in the New controversy work.









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ARIZONA

CORPORATE/M&A

sis is placed on service standards; as one client “community leader in promoting Phoenix capital,” he

Corporate/M&A noted, the team delivers “consistently high quality – is admired by all for his well-honed business

Leading Firms even down to the paralegals.” As part of an expanding instincts. Bruce Macdonough concentrates on

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Phoenix global firm, the group in Arizona contributes to a M&A, public and private securities offerings, and

1,400-strong corporate team, allowing it to call sophisticated corporate finance transactions, utiliz-

upon an unparalleled wealth of expertise located ing his collaborative skills and flair for creative deal-

Leading Individuals

across the world. making. Clients particularly appreciate his honesty:

KANT Robert Greenberg Traurig LLP The Lawyers: Robert Kant remains the firm’s “He doesn’t hide the picture from you, however bleak!”

BLANEY Brian Greenberg Traurig LLP outstanding name in this field. His success has been Clients/Work Highlights: Recent highlights

WILLIAMS Quinn Greenberg Traurig LLP built on the combination of an informed legal mind include representing MarineMax in a $107.7 million

MACDONOUGH Bruce Greenberg Traurig LLP and considerable business acumen, while his direct public offering underwritten by JPMorgan and

style is said to make him a force to be reckoned with. Raymond James & Associates. It also counseled

Greenberg Traurig LLP Following in his footsteps is the aggressive and ener- Directed Electronics on a proposed IPO to be lead

The Firm: Though Greenberg Traurig has not been getic Brian Blaney. Armed with a strong work ethic managed by Goldman Sachs. Other clients include

in Arizona as long as some of its competitors, the and a client-focused approach, he is known as a Brillian; GameTech; Smith & Wesson Holding;

international firm deserves great credit for the speed “solid business partner” who provides “well-balanced, Synaptics and Vodavi Technology.

with which it has grown a “terrific, diverse, thorough knowledgeable counsel.” Quinn Williams is the firm’s

and professional” corporate practice. Great empha- “public persona in the venture capital area.” A





EMPLOYMENT MAINLY DEFENDANT

network. With the group’s long-standing position in judgment on behalf of a plaintiff. In addition, clients

Employment: Mainly Defendant this sphere, it can offer clients a comprehensive range appreciate Mary Bruno’s obvious “dedication to our

Leading Firms of services, from cutting-edge discrimination and case,” and Lawrence Rosenfeld’s “strategic and

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Phoenix harassment cases, to traditional labor disputes, nego- focused” approach.

tiations and organizing campaigns. Clients include Clients/Work Highlights: Clients are drawn from

Leading Individuals some of the largest employers in the USA, though a diverse array of industries, such as healthcare,

the team also acts for up-and-coming local busi- hospitality, construction, entertainment and insur-

DORAN John Greenberg Traurig LLP

nesses: both ends of the spectrum find the team ance. Of particular note recently was the team’s

BRUNO Mary Greenberg Traurig LLP

consistently “wonderful.” successful defense against a large union-organizing

ROSENFELD Lawrence Greenberg Traurig LLP The Lawyers: Known for his ability to “turn a case drive. This involved more than 40 unfair labor prac-

over on a dime,” John Doran impresses both in the tice charges before the NLRB.

Greenberg Traurig LLP courtroom and in negotiations. Clients repeatedly

The Firm: This eight-strong team possesses a wealth cite him as “the main reason we stay with Greenberg.”

of resources, not least of which is the ability to access Recent successes include obtaining preliminary and

the firm’s extensive national and international permanent injunctions, followed by a summary





REAL ESTATE

the group to offer clients a comprehensive package master-planned communities. Her reputation as

Real Estate of real estate coverage. This includes advice on land “an absolutely incredible, honest and fair deal-doer”

Leading Firms acquisition and development, the leasing of state has secured her a loyal client following, including

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Phoenix trust land, land use entitlements, infrastructure plan- DMB Realty who are moving with her to her new

ning, construction and compliance, along with any home. Beckey Burnham chairs the new team. She

Leading Individuals ancillary environmental or tax issues. Sources predict concentrates on development, with a focus on

that the newly formed group will have a particular master-planned communities, state trust lands and

STOREY Lesa Greenberg Traurig LLP

impact in the area of master-planned communities, infrastructure finance. A “highly energetic lobbyist,”

BURNHAM Beckey Greenberg Traurig LLP as its individuals already bring exceptional experi- she also represents real estate industry associations

ence to the table. For example, they advised on the in legislative and public policy matters.

Greenberg Traurig LLP DC Ranch 8,400-acre master-planned community, Clients/Work Highlights: Ryland Homes; DMB

The Firm: The international giant’s dramatic merger which includes residential, retail, commercial, resort Realty; Schuler Homes; Home Builders Association

with “exceptional boutique” Storey & Burnham looks and golf components. of Central Arizona; TW Lewis; McDowell Mountain

set to radically change its profile in the Arizona real The Lawyers: Lesa Storey focuses on the acquisi- Ranch and Canyon Trails.

estate market. Combining Storey’s “fabulous substan- tion, entitlement, financing, development and

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CALIFORNIA

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT TRANSACTIONAL

Media & Entertainment: Transactional Other Notable Practitioners

Based in Santa Monica, the “terrific” Jay Cooper of music clientele.” He also acts for entities involved in

Leading Individuals

Greenberg Traurig LLP received plaudits from all motion pictures, TV and multimedia.

COOPER Jay Greenberg Traurig LLP quarters for his proficiency in advising “high-profile









COLORADO

ENVIRONMENT

Environment Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: This international firm has a small, dedi- The Lawyers: The “bright and hard-working” Troy

Leading Firms

cated environment team in Colorado, and lawyers in Eid covers most aspects of environmental law and is

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Denver the Denver office increasingly advise clients across the particularly knowledgeable when it comes to federal

Rocky Mountain region on environmental matters. Indian law and Native American tribal law. Indeed,

Leading Individuals The outfit covers all facets of the practice area, includ- he recently renegotiated a right of way agreement

EID Troy Greenberg Traurig LLP ing air and water rights and general land use issues. with the Navajo Indian tribe on behalf of El Paso’s

Sources reserved special praise for the consistency of Western Pipeline Group.

service, saying: “You could hire any individual there Clients/Work Highlights: Wal-Mart; El Paso;

and be sure of receiving the best possible advice.” Staubach and ChoicePoint.





INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Rocky Mountain region on environmental matters. particularly knowledgeable when it comes to federal

Leading Individuals

The outfit covers all facets of the practice area, includ- Indian law and Native American tribal law. Indeed,

MATAVA George Greenberg Traurig LLP ing air and water rights and general land use issues. he recently renegotiated a right of way agreement

Sources reserved special praise for the consistency of with the Navajo Indian tribe on behalf of El Paso’s

Greenberg Traurig LLP service, saying: “You could hire any individual there Western Pipeline Group.

The Firm: This international firm has a small, dedi- and be sure of receiving the best possible advice.” Clients/Work Highlights: Wal-Mart; El Paso;

cated environment team in Colorado, and lawyers in The Lawyers: The “bright and hard-working” Troy Staubach and ChoicePoint.

the Denver office increasingly advise clients across the Eid covers most aspects of environmental law and is









DELAWARE

BANKRUPTCY/RESTRUCTURING

Bankruptcy/Restructuring Greenberg Traurig LLP

Following the departure of Scott Cousins, Victoria capable,” Counihan is widely thought of as one to

Leading Individuals

Counihan of Greenberg Traurig LLP enters the watch out for in the future.

Up-and-coming individuals spotlight this year. Described as “young and extremely

COUNIHAN Victoria Greenberg Traurig LLP









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CHANCERY

Chancery

Other Notable Practitioners

John Reed recently moved to the Wilmington office jurisdictional expertise affords us much comfort,” and

Leading Individuals of the newly merged Edwards Angell Palmer & drew attention to his “engaging, professional

REESE Cathy Greenberg Traurig Dodge LLP. Focusing solely on chancery work, he approach and technical acumen, which make him an

brings with him a wealth of experience in bet-the- effective and aggressive litigator.”

farm litigation. Clients refer to the fact that “his









DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

IMMIGRATION

team has a strong compliance focus and has been practice has a strong legislative component. Elissa

Immigration kept busy assisting companies with government McGovern focuses on citizenship issues and coun-

Leading Firms audits of I-9 and H-1B programs, as well as helping seling employers on international transfers. An expe-

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Washington, DC clients conduct internal audits. This full-service prac- rienced lobbyist, she is active in directing legislative

tice encompasses labor certification, temporary and and agency advocacy efforts on immigration issues.

permanent international transfer of personnel and McGovern is particularly experienced in the health-

Leading Individuals

litigation, working closely with Greenberg partners care sector, working with medical professionals.

REIFF Laura Greenberg Traurig LLP overseas to ensure an international reach. The team is Clients/Work Highlights: The firm’s clientele

MCGOVERN Elissa Greenberg Traurig LLP also involved in legislative work and lobbying. includes companies from a wide range of sectors

The Lawyers: The “knowledgeable and creative” including telecom, entertainment, healthcare, educa-

Greenberg Traurig LLP Laura Reiff inspires client confidence with her abil- tion and energy. Examples include Primaris Airlines;

The Firm: “What sets them apart is their customer ity to deal with complex compliance issues. Cochair CEMEX; Southwest Research Institute; CSG Systems;

focus,” said one client of this large national practice. of the business immigration group, she is well Ingersoll-Rand Company and CVS Pharmacy.

Split across the firm’s DC and McLean offices, the regarded in the immigration policy arena, and her





REAL ESTATE

Real Estate

Other Notable Practitioners

“A venerable name in DC real estate,” Jeffry Dwyer advised Sentinel on setting up a complex global

Leading Individuals of Greenberg Traurig’s practice neatly marries his REIT. “Extremely capable and experienced,” Wilmer-

DWYER Jeffry Greenberg Traurig LLP corporate and real estate expertise to good effect. He Hale’s Allen Fox is a new entry to the table. He

stands out for his REIT experience, and clients point focuses on acquisitions, development, financing,

out that he “quickly gets to the heart of a matter.” He sales and leasing.









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FLORIDA

ANTITRUST

Antitrust Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: This “giant of a firm” is revered for its The Lawyers: A hugely respected commercial liti-

Leading Firms

prowess in all forms of litigation and is also a force gator, David Ross is also highlighted for his work in

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami in terms of antitrust. Fielding the wealth of the antitrust field. He has been heavily involved in

resources and endless reach a firm of this size can tobacco litigation and has successfully represented

Leading Individuals offer, it also has specific knowledge of antitrust State Farm in a six-week antitrust jury trial.

ROSS David Greenberg Traurig LLP issues in relation to M&A and joint ventures. Liti- Clients/Work Highlights: National and interna-

gation is an obvious strength of this team, yet tional companies in a range of industries retain this

clients also commended its trade regulation advice firm, including the tobacco, insurance and health-

and preventive antitrust counseling. care industries among others.





BANKING & FINANCE

excellence in cross-border regulatory, public and dering to cross-border lending transactions. He

Banking & Finance general finance and securitization. Inbound and advised Barclays on the establishment of bank and

Leading Firms outbound Latin American lending and finance- broker-dealer subsidiaries in Mexico. Orlando-based

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami related litigation are also on the menu from this partner Warren Bloom impresses with his public

“talent-pool of lawyers who are available 24/7 and offer finance work. His workload spans the nation, and

Leading Individuals New York-style service with Miami rates.” The firm includes the representation of Lennar in the

recently hit the headlines as US counsel for the purchase and development of prime real estate in

BLOOM Warren Greenberg Traurig LLP

Republic of Chile in tracking financial assets of San Francisco Bay. He also acted for the buyers of $9

FORNARIS Carl Greenberg Traurig LLP

former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet. million worth of City of Atlanta tax allocation bonds.

The Lawyers: Among the 175-strong Miami group, Clients/Work Highlights: Allstate Corporation;

Greenberg Traurig LLP sources “think the world of incredibly efficient attor- American Express; Atlas One Financial Group;

The Firm: This Florida heavyweight “truly belongs ney” Carl Fornaris. Cochair of the national financial Banco Colpatria; Banco Industrial de Venezuela;

up there” in the top echelon of the banking and institutions practice group, he has a mixed caseload Citibank; First Magnus Financial; SunTrust Banks;

finance market. Clients flock to the firm thanks to its that spans regulatory matters and antimoney laun- Wachovia and the Republic of Chile.









BANKRUPTCY/RESTRUCTURING

nary capabilities and a depth of talent and resources bled companies seeking restructuring. The “business-

Bankruptcy/Restructuring that few firms can match. Commentators also oriented” Brian Gart is a “zealous advocate” and

Leading Firms noted its growing national practice: “They are just vastly experienced in Chapter 11 business reorgani-

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami making inroads everywhere.” Nationally, the firm is zations and loan restructurings. He has also devel-

home to 65 lawyers, 14 of whom are housed in the oped a focus on distressed M&A transactions, and

Leading Individuals Florida offices. can often be found representing private equity

The Lawyers: Many think that “there is no need to groups acquiring distressed assets. In Miami, John

BLOOM Mark Greenberg Traurig LLP

look any further than Mark Bloom if you are looking Hutton is respected both for his bankruptcy litiga-

GART Brian Greenberg Traurig LLP for a brilliant strategic thinker and an astounding oral tion practice and his representation of creditors’

HUTTON III John Greenberg Traurig LLP advocate.” His “warm and genuine approach,” his committees in a number of significant cases.

involvement in the most complex cases and his lead- Clients/Work Highlights: Debtors, secured and

Greenberg Traurig LLP ership qualities make him “the go-to guy.” Bloom is unsecured creditors, investors and purchasers of

The Firm: This national giant has secured its place cochair of the national business reorganization and assets, directors and trustees comprise the client base

on some of the most significant cases in the sector. bankruptcy practice and has expertise in all areas of of this firm.

It is “very agile for its size” and fields interdiscipli- acquisitions and bankruptcy, particularly for trou-









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CONSTRUCTION

out the state and beyond. The fielding of a “deep and ensures she is a popular choice as mediator and she

Construction erudite team that, more importantly, is available” demonstrates “unmatched expertise in contract docu-

Leading Firms proved to be a positive lure for clients who also mentation.” Michael Hornreich can be a “nemesis

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Orlando appreciated team members for their individual polit- across the table” acknowledge peers, calling him “a

ical and legislative connections. The team is currently tough, smart and always well-prepared litigator.” He

Leading Individuals handling a number of high-profile construction has recently handled a number of claims relating to

projects with dollar values ranging from $450 water intrusion.

HORNREICH Michael Greenberg Traurig LLP

million to $4.3 billion. Clients/Work Highlights: Brasfield & Gorrie

O’NEAL-COBLE Leslie Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Lawyers: Leslie O’Neal-Coble is an excellent Construction; 3D/International Program Managers;

source of advice on mold and water intrusion issues Capital Hotel Management; Kolter Construction;

Greenberg Traurig LLP that affect construction projects; indeed, in this niche Marriott International; Hensel Phelps Construction;

The Firm: The arrival of Leslie O’Neal-Coble in area “you would be hard pressed to find anyone better.” Florida Department of Transportation; Tri-Rail

2005 has given the group a boost: “This team has She recently represented a development partnership Transit Authority; Centex Group and Orlando

raised its game.” Geographic diversity is a key draw- in its dispute with a construction manager on a $100 Performing Arts Center.

ing card for clients, and attorneys turn their hands to million part-historic and part new construction

many of the largest construction projects through- building in Baltimore. Her “calming resolve” also





CORPORATE/M&A

firm’s work on the IVAX deal, the $7.6 billion sale of venture capital and startup operations. Aronson

Corporate/M&A the publicly traded drug maker, as an example of its brokered the $2.35 billion sale of San Francisco-

Leading Firms efficient handling of headline deals. With offices based education loan provider Chela Education

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami across Florida (including a stronghold in Miami), Financing. He co-heads the firm’s private equity and

this full-service national heavyweight scores highly venture capital practice. Paul Berkowitz impresses

Leading Individuals in M&A, bankruptcy, private equity and venture as “a low-key but decidedly smart and efficient corpo-

capital, for the benefit of clients across the country rate practitioner.” He completed a $900 million

EPSTEIN Gary Greenberg Traurig LLP

and from overseas. acquisition of real estate assets for Technical

ARONSON Daniel Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Lawyers: From a team of “strong and preemi- Olympic USA. Robert Grossman is an “unpreten-

BERKOWITZ Paul Greenberg Traurig LLP nent operators,” Gary Epstein stands out as tious attorney and remarkably professional – he

GROSSMAN Robert Greenberg Traurig LLP “numero-uno deal maker and one of the market’s adopts a business approach to his legal counsel.” He

most respected attorneys.” Head of the corporate and was Epstein’s right hand in the blockbuster

Greenberg Traurig LLP securities department firmwide, he caused a stir this

The Firm: “Year in, year out, Greenberg Traurig year with his lead role acting for IVAX. Commenta-

remains ahead of the pack as the undisputed market tors lavished praise on Daniel Aronson for his

leader,” summarized sources. Many highlighted the “commanding presence” in deals related to national









CORPORATE/M&A LATIN AMERICAN INVESTMENT

Corporate/M&A: Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: The Miami-headquartered heavyweight house counsel for Telefónica to assist clients in cross-

Latin American Investment

is perceived as “well placed among rivals for its muscle border privatizations, regulatory issues, projects and

Leading Firms and depth across the board.” The team has cultivated structured finance transactions. Menendez Cambo

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami an impressive track record in lending and M&A in is at the helm of the international practice group.

the telecom, real estate development, aviation and Among other highlights, she assisted regional airline

Leading Individuals energy sectors, with emphasis in Central America TACA in securing finance for aircraft and the setting

MENENDEZ CAMBO Patricia Greenberg Traurig LLP and Mexico. up of a low-cost carrier joint venture in Mexico. She

The Lawyers: Patricia Menendez Cambo is cred- also counseled Citibank in several transactions

ited for the firm’s current high visibility in the across the region.

region. She draws on experience as former US in-









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EMPLOYMENT MAINLY DEFENDANT

Employment: Mainly Defendant Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: Clients value the national and interna- with the airline industry, undertaking work such as

Leading Firms

tional resources available to them when working negotiating outsourcing with unions and perform-

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami with Greenberg Traurig. Such reach and resources ing due diligence checks. Further experience is to be

mean the firm remains up to date with the latest found in ERISA, whistle-blower cases, and drafting

Leading Individuals employment law developments and can draw exper- and litigating noncompete covenants.

FLEMING Joseph Greenberg Traurig LLP tise from multiple disciplines, such as IP, to comple- Clients/Work Highlights: The firm serves a range

ment its well-established practice. of clients including those from the airline, manu-

The Lawyers: “Conscientious, thorough and profes- facturing, hotel, restaurant and entertainment

sional,” Joseph Fleming has developed strong links industries.





ENVIRONMENT

load of late includes the due diligence aspects of assisted a major corporate client in the acquisition of

Environment major sales and acquisitions, brownfield redevelop- manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Indiana,

Leading Firms ment and land contamination issues. Clients high- Nevada and further afield in Germany.

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami lighted the previous governmental experience of its Clients/Work Highlights: Environmental team

attorneys as “a major plus.” The group successfully members secured approval of a vertical expansion of

Leading Individuals negotiated a $7.9 million remediation cleanup a landfill in southern Dade County on behalf of JR

contract with a municipality for the cleanup of a Capital and Waste Management. Other clients

MALEFATTO Alfred Greenberg Traurig LLP

former city coal gasification plant. include Terra Group; The Ginn Company; The

The Lawyers: “Always impressive in dealing with Related Group of Florida; Swerdlow Group; Techni-

Greenberg Traurig LLP even the most complex of matters,” Alfred Malefatto cal Olympic USA; Lennar; Rinker Materials; AIG

The Firm: This sizable national firm has the capac- wins respect from all corners of the market. He Baker Development; Centex Homes; Fisher Island

ity to handle a range of environmental matters. In evenly divides his practice between land use and Holdings; Flagstone Property Group; GL Homes;

line with the heavy real estate focus of the Florida environmental law, and has advised some of Florida’s Kolter Property; LandMar Group and

market, this environmental team works hand in largest homebuilders on their water law concerns. Turnberry Associates.

hand with the firm’s land use practitioners.“It caters The due diligence aspects of major real estate trans-

to every client’s needs and demands.” The team’s case- actions is a key strand of Malefatto’s practice; he









HEALTHCARE

Healthcare Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: The overall theme of the market feed- recognized for its regulatory and legislative advice.

Leading Firms

back for this Florida giant is its responsiveness and The Lawyers: Joel Stocker is of counsel to the

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami “ability to manage the expectations of both sides; health business group and impresses onlookers

never one to over-lawyer a situation.” According to with his strong healthcare regulatory practice and

Leading Individuals clients, attorneys at this firm are also prepared “to the “client relationships he forges.” Stocker is the

STOCKER Joel Greenberg Traurig LLP

attack a problem from a business perspective and founder of this firm’s health law practice and repre-

work through the legal ramifications.” This health sents clients across a range of corporate and health-

business group provides clients all the added care regulatory compliance matters.

advantages that a multidisciplinary, multinational Clients/Work Highlights: Hospitals; physicians;

law firm can offer. In Florida, the healthcare busi- home health agencies; medical device companies

ness department operates mainly out of the Fort and managed care organizations are typical clients

Lauderdale office, but the Tallahassee office is also of this group.









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IMMIGRATION

Immigration Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: Greenberg Traurig has developed one of US clients. It also advises businesses on immigration

Leading Firms

the most extensive business immigration practices in strategies and policies. Its clients include those drawn

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami Florida. Attorneys here benefit from the national and from the entertainment, tourist and education

global reach enjoyed by the firm and its capabilities sectors. Based in Miami, Oscar Levin has extensive

Leading Individuals to handle a range of services. The group frequently federal court trial experience and is skilled in “the full

advises on obtaining US work authorization for brushstroke of immigration work.”

LEVIN Oscar Greenberg Traurig LLP

foreign nationals and the necessary foreign visas for





LITIGATION APPELLATE

dence we have that we are getting the best represen- strategy for the effective resolution of a case. Barry

Litigation: Appellate tation possible” when appellate specialist and “clas- Richard garners as many plaudits for his commer-

Leading Individuals sic business lawyer” Scherker is retained. Scherker cial litigation practice as he does for his “thriving

★ SCHERKER Elliot Greenberg Traurig LLP demonstrated his skill on his feet in representing appellate practice,” and his experience in electoral

AUSLANDER Charles Greenberg Traurig LLP Lorillard Tobacco on appeal from a $145 billion and constitutional issues. “Appellate guru” Arthur

ENGLAND Arthur Greenberg Traurig LLP judgment against the five largest tobacco compa- England, chairman of the appellate department at

RICHARD Barry Greenberg Traurig LLP nies in the country, resulting in the judgment being Greenberg Traurig LLP, is a former chief justice of

reversed and the smokers’ class action being decer- the Florida Supreme Court and devotes his prac-

Notable Practitioners tified. The case was also argued on discretionary tice to appellate work and trial counseling. He

Greenberg Traurig LLP is home to a number of the review before the Florida Supreme Court. Charles enjoys a “legendary status” in the state and is affec-

nation’s most prominent appellate attorneys. Peers, Auslander wins plaudits for the “very clear, concise tionately referred to as “one of the big bears in the

competitors, satisfied clients and jurists unite to and measured” approach he adopts, and is often neighborhood.”

praise “the best appellate lawyer in the country,” drawn in at an early stage in the proceedings to

Elliot Scherker. Clients refer to the “absolute confi- utilize his appellate experience in establishing a





LITIGATION

services, it certainly lives up to its illustrious reputa- “has many feathers in his cap.”A talented trial lawyer,

Litigation: General Commercial tion for first-class client service and for the depth of with a forte in antitrust law, he has been heavily

Leading Firms talented attorneys on offer. The firm is skilled in the engaged in tobacco litigation this year. He also

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami full range of litigation, from complex general successfully acted as counsel to the Sugar Cane

commercial litigation to white-collar crime and Growers Cooperative in the appeal of a long-running

Leading Individuals appeals. It has an emphasis on the defense of large multimillion-dollar class action alleging breach of

class actions and during the year has been involved contract. Hilarie Bass is chair of the national litiga-

RICHARD Barry Greenberg Traurig LLP

in some of the largest civil judgments ever entered. tion practice group and has represented Microsoft in

ROSS David Greenberg Traurig LLP Examples include successfully representing Lorillard the resolution of a national class action in 2005. In

BASS Hilarie Greenberg Traurig LLP Tobacco in the appeal from the $145 billion judg- the white-collar crime and government investiga-

BECERRA Jacqueline Greenberg Traurig LLP ment against the five major American tobacco tions field, Mark Schnapp is praised for his “wonder-

companies, and further arguing the case on discre- ful reputation for representing corporations under

Litigation: White-Collar Crime tionary review before the Florida Supreme Court. scrutiny.” According to sources, “he can master a

& Government Investigations The firm was also approached by the Attorney million facts and effortlessly synthesize them all

General of Chile to help locate funds allegedly together,” and is widely respected for his “virtual

Leading Firms

hidden by General Augusto Pinochet, a case that wizardry” in SEC investigations and healthcare fraud

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami attracted much media attention in the year. and abuse cases. Holly Skolnick is “another of the

The Lawyers: Clients point to the “extensive mass spectacularly talented attorneys at this firm.” She

Leading Individuals tort experience” and “infinite international resources” represented an international financial institution and

SCHNAPP Mark Greenberg Traurig LLP of this trial team as overriding factors for the success research analyst in hundreds of securities arbitra-

SKOLNICK Holly Greenberg Traurig LLP it enjoys. Barry Richard has developed a strong tions alleging fraud and conflict of interest. She also

appellate and civil litigation practice, and he is also has a broad experience of investigations and enforce-

respected for his constitutional and election law ment actions brought by the SEC. “Superstar in the

Greenberg Traurig LLP experience, having argued before the Florida making” Jacqueline Becerra is “wonderfully smart”

The Firm: This Florida behemoth is not only one of Supreme Court in the 2000 Bush-Gore litigation. and “aggressive and tough.”

the biggest firms in Florida, but one of the fastest Richard has been successfully involved in a $3.5 Clients/Work Highlights: Lorillard Tobacco;

growing nationally. According to some of the most billion, seven-week jury trial on behalf of Alliance Alliance Capital Management; Anheuser-Busch;

sophisticated international purchasers of legal Capital Management over the past year. David Ross Regents Bank; Morgan Stanley and Hilton Hotels.









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REAL ESTATE

estate market. For example, its work in the condo- Fort Lauderdale office in tandem with a flourishing

Real Estate minium and timeshare development sphere practice in the condominium conversions area.

Leading Firms attracted plaudits, while its core service provision, Clients appreciated his “ability to deal with matters

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami catering to every aspect of real estate and land use, with a commercial slant.” Senior figure Robert

was equally distinguished. Clients celebrated the Traurig remains a pivotal figure in the land use

Leading Individuals “number of resources and variety of bright folks to arena with many pronouncing him “a real icon of

draw from,” and were further impressed by the team the industry.” Head of the land use department,

GORSON Matthew Greenberg Traurig LLP

members’ willingness to “jump on matters – in the Clifford Schulman is “someone you would want on

SAUL Gary Greenberg Traurig LLP

state and beyond.” The firm’s land use attorneys your team any day of the week.” A “creative solution-

BRUTON Burt Greenberg Traurig LLP have established strong political connections and provider,” he displays intimate knowledge of the

SHERR Brian Greenberg Traurig LLP they impress with “the speed at which they can get area and brandishes connections with all the rele-

matters resolved.” vant people in the state. Debbie Orshefsky is

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use The Lawyers: Gary Saul has been labeled the particularly noted for her skill in handling large-

Leading Firms “condo king” for his success in advising on this scale projects, while Lucia Dougherty possesses

substantial area of activity. Project developers bene- expertise within the DRI arena. Julie Kendig-

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami

fit from his “formidable understanding and experi- Schrader combines a land use practice with an

ence of the area,” and he is instrumental in projects environmental law specialism. Her excellent prepa-

Leading Individuals converting old apartment buildings into new ration and fine presentation skills are widely

Senior Statesmen condominiums. National head of the firm’s real recognized.

estate group, Matthew Gorson’s availability “at the Clients/Work Highlights: The team has acted for

TRAURIG Robert Greenberg Traurig LLP

flick of a switch” makes him a popular choice for Capital Partners in several real estate transactions

SCHULMAN Clifford Greenberg Traurig LLP

real estate transactions and “he never lets ego get in totaling more than $600 million. In the lending

ORSHEFSKY Debbie Greenberg Traurig LLP the way of making a deal.” He represented Related sphere, it recently structured a $650 million master

DOUGHERTY Lucia Greenberg Traurig LLP Group in approximately 50 high-rise development loan facility for GL Homes. Other clients include

KENDIG-SCHRADER Julie Greenberg Traurig LLP acquisitions with an average value of $200-400 Related Group; Swire Pacific Holdings; Midtown

million. Burt Bruton is relied on implicitly for his Equities; Burger King; CNL Retirement Properties;

Greenberg Traurig LLP expert guidance, agreed clients. At all times helpful, Archon; INVESCO; Bayview Financial; Crescent

The Firm: The real estate and land use team of this he is “great to bounce ideas off – he just knows it all.” Heights; Flag Luxury Properties; Millennium Part-

Florida heavyweight undertakes high-profile work He advises on a range of real estate sales, acquisi- ners; Regents Bank and TA Realty Advisors.

reflecting the most significant trends in the real tions and financings. Brian Sherr heads the firm’s









TAX

advantages that an international powerhouse of a ning. Charles Stiver has a great reputation as a

Tax firm such as this can offer, that is its bottomless transactional tax attorney and is a “real tax profes-

Leading Firms resources and wealth of technical expertise across a sional.” He is best known for his corporate and M&A

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Miami national network of offices, but there are more subtle tax practice, and is also involved in major interna-

reasons too. The attorneys have the “industry-specific tional tax projects and the taxation of capital markets

Leading Individuals knowledge” and tailor their advice accordingly; they transactions. Steve Lapidus is chair of both the exec-

are “book-smart and user-friendly, a unique combina- utive compensation and employee benefits practice

MASER Joel Greenberg Traurig LLP

tion in the area.” International tax is a recognised and the Miami tax, trusts and estates group. He is

SCHINDLER Ozzie Greenberg Traurig LLP

forte of the group, although clients also noted the one of the most respected attorneys in the field:“He’s

STIVER Charles Greenberg Traurig LLP proficiency of the firm in negotiating and structur- been the leader in the area for many years now.”

Up-and-coming individuals ing real estate joint ventures. Lapidus is in great demand from compensation

HINTZE Russell Greenberg Traurig LLP The Lawyers: Transactional tax attorney Joel Maser committees and boards of directors regarding their

is “well recognized at the Bar as a terrific and popular obligations to shockholders, and he has a practice

Tax: Employee Benefits tax lawyer,” according to clients. “A very talented that encompasses negotiating and drafting executive

guy,” Maser is often found negotiating and structur- employment agreements, equity compensation plans

Leading Individuals

ing real estate joint ventures and has recently been and pension plans. Up-and-comer Russel Hintze

LAPIDUS Steve Greenberg Traurig LLP busy representing The Related Group of Florida in impresses clients with his transactional and contro-

this regard. He also has niche experience represent- versy practice; they “admire the quality of his work

Greenberg Traurig LLP ing auto dealerships on pure tax matters. Ozzie product.” Hintze is knowledgeable on federal and

The Firm: Sophisticated clients agree that it is the Schindler is a recent arrival to this team and is grow- state tax litigation and controversy and is classed as

sheer depth of this tax department that sets it out as ing an enviable international tax practice for himself. one to watch out for in the future.

a clear leader:“Not many firms can lay claim to having “A fixture in the tax community,” Schindler’s practice Clients/Work Highlights: INVESCO; Hilton

international, federal, state and local tax covered, but encompasses all aspects of international tax plan- Hotels; The Related Group of Florida and Swire

this firm nails them all.” Clients value the obvious ning, including corporate and private client tax plan- Properties.









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GEORGIA

BANKRUPTCY/RESTRUCTURING

Bankruptcy/Restructuring Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: The Atlanta outpost of this international retail, real estate, manufacturing and textiles.

Leading Firms

firm is best known for its work on behalf of creditor The Lawyers: David Kurzweil has a wealth of

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Atlanta committees. The ability to call on resources from experience in commercial litigation, representing

across the network is an advantage for the team, which creditors and debtors. Admired not just for his legal

Leading Individuals has a solid and growing practice, mainly representing expertise but his talents as a rainmaker, he has acted

KURZWEIL David Greenberg Traurig lenders. It offers experience in restructuring and as counsel to the creditors’ committees of several

Chapter 11 in a range of sectors, including healthcare, large retail chains.









INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Other Notable Practitioners

Leading Individuals

The “superb” Robert Rosenbloum at Greenberg producers – as well as large corporates – in IP and

ROSENBLOUM Robert Greenberg Traurig LLP Traurig LLP continues to enjoy a niche Atlanta prac- media matters.

tice, representing recording artists, songwriters and









ILLINOIS

BANKRUPTCY/RESTRUCTURING

ally operated practice group, and teams networked Entry into the rankings this year for Nancy Peter-

Bankruptcy/Restructuring across offices pool resources and knowledge to work manreflects recognition for her being a “top talent.”

Leading Firms on individual cases. Debtors as well as secured and “There is nobody more dedicated and she is a joy to

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Chicago unsecured creditors, investors and fiduciaries all work with,” clients say. “One of the most strategic-

receive representation from the firm. Lawyers here thinking lawyers I have come across,” Keith Shapiro

Leading Individuals provide continuing counsel to the trust created is another favorite among clients because he “stands

under the Chapter 11 reorganization of Conesco out for his practicality – he finds the right solution for

MITCHELL Nancy Greenberg Traurig LLP

Finance, involving creditor claims of more than $6 all parties but he is not afraid to be confrontational

PETERMAN Nancy Greenberg Traurig LLP

billion. Other recent projects include advising when it is needed.” He cochairs the national reorga-

SHAPIRO Keith Greenberg Traurig LLP

Mesirow Financial in its acquisition of KPMG’s US nization, bankruptcy and restructuring practice and

Corporate Recovery Practice, one of the largest devotes a considerable chunk of his time to sitting on

Greenberg Traurig LLP transactions completed by this insolvency client. a creditor committee for the UAL case.

The Firm: “A first choice firm for contentious bank- The Lawyers: The “terrific” Nancy Mitchell Clients/Work Highlights: A representative sample

ruptcy issues,” expertise in litigation as well as consid- possesses “excellent business skills in the bankruptcy of recent clients include Crestview Capital Fund,

erable cross-border capacity gives this group an edge field,” according to interviewees. A former invest- Conesco and Mesirow Financial.

over other similarly positioned competitors. The ment banker, she has varied experience in corporate

Chicago team forms a considerable part of a nation- finance as well as bankruptcy and restructuring.









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CORPORATE/M&A & PRIVATE EQUITY

of the practice involves fund formation and manage- sales, equity placements and senior debt.

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity ment for private equity, venture capital and hedge The Lawyers: The corporate and securities practice

Leading Firms fund clients. Lawyers here recently advised on the in Chicago is headed by Peter Lieberman, an experi-

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Chicago startup of Internet loan company The Check Giant enced practitioner in M&A, private equity, startup

and negotiated a $50 million receivable loan from a and venture capital. He is supported by a team of 15

Greenberg Traurig LLP hedge fund for the company. A further substantial attorneys, a number that is set to grow given the

The Firm: A relative newcomer on the Chicago stream of work has come from companies such as trend of expansion the firm has adopted since the

corporate scene, this firm has gained a foothold in the Lakeshore Media and 3 Point Media, which the firm Chicago practice group was established in 1999.

Chicago market through the “consistently high-qual- helps to purchase, re-engineer and resell radio broad- Clients/Work Highlights: Marathon Media; The

ity” work produced by its expanding and “incredibly cast stations. These multimillion-dollar deals involve Check Giant; Mark Goodman & Associates and

professional” corporate group. A substantial element a myriad of elements including negotiating leases, Devine Racing.









REAL ESTATE

Real Estate Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: This national heavyweight boasts an The Lawyers: Michael Fishman has a market

Leading Firms

impressive spread of offices throughout the USA reputation that surpasses the state line and extends

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Chicago and has a notable European presence by virtue of into Latin America. His work has included repre-

its strategic alliances with offices in Brussels, sentation of Walton Street Capital and its Mexican

Leading Individuals London, Rome and Milan. The Chicago real estate partner, Grupo Sadasi, in their acquisition of the

Up-and-coming individuals practice continues to blossom. The team’s size Mexican subsidiary of Pulte Homes.

belies its capabilities as its members have expertise Clients/Work Highlights: Archon Group; Kim

FISHMAN Michael Greenberg Traurig LLP

in the full spread of real estate work including co Realty; Bally Total Fitness; Saks and Schotten-

development, financings, REITs and related envi- stein Stores.

ronmental matters.









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MASSACHUSETTS

ENVIRONMENT

Environment Other Notable Practitioners

Previously the leading light of Choate Hall & Stew- rig LLP. He is known in the market as a “solid, knowl-

Leading Individuals

art’s environment team, Hamilton Hackney has edgeable” attorney, who “asks great questions and

HACKNEY Hamilton Greenberg Traurig LLP recently joined the Boston office of Greenberg Trau- focuses on the right things.”









HEALTHCARE

Healthcare Other Notable Practitioners

David Spackman exhibits “fantastic collegial skills” healthcare clients involved in organization changes

Leading Individuals

according to commentators. Housed in Greenberg and joint ventures statewide. Sources articulated his

SPACKMAN David Greenberg Traurig LLP Traurig LLP’s Boston office he possesses extensive expertise includes dealing with hospital system

regional and national experience representing mergers, sales, acquisitions and reorganizations.









LITIGATION GENERAL COMMERCIAL

Litigation: General Commercial

Other Notable Practitioners

Roger Lane at Greenberg Traurig LLP is “extraordi- executives and stockholders on a range of commer-

Leading Individuals narily patient and thorough,” with a good record of cial litigation matters.

LANE Roger Greenberg Traurig LLP “getting clients out of sticky situations.” He advises









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MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT COMMERCIAL

Media & Entertainment: Commercial the music industry. The group represents a range of publishing, primarily in the music business but also

Leading Firms record companies, producers, songwriters and in book deals. He acts for both publishers and song-

artists. It handles both large commercial deals and writers in various matters and has handled the

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP New York

the smaller aspects of contract negotiation, touring, purchase of a number of catalogs in the past year. The

merchandising and sponsorship. It is seen as partic- recruitment of Paul Schindler from Grubman,

Leading Individuals ularly strong in IP matters related to music. Indursky & Schindler is seen as a great boon for the

BEER Steven Greenberg Traurig LLP The Lawyers: The “dynamic” Steven Beer has a practice. A highly experienced practitioner, he is seen

JACOBSON Marc Greenberg Traurig LLP practice that includes film, television, book publish- as “a music lawyer par excellence.”

SCHINDLER Paul Greenberg Traurig LLP ing and music. He is “precise and diligent and has a Clients/Work Highlights: Although best known

great client rapport, which means that even the most for its music industry work (where the group repre-

Greenberg Traurig LLP arduous transaction won’t seem that much of a chore.” sents everyone from individual artists to record

The Firm: This highly regarded commercial firm He has just put together a high-profile prepay broad- companies), this firm also acts for broadcasters, tele-

continues to be a growing presence in the media casting deal for a media company in relation to a vision and film production companies and high-

market and demonstrates particular expertise within concert by a major artist. Marc Jacobson has skills in profile individuals.









REAL ESTATE

hospitality and multifamily sectors. A “wonderful, venture with SL Green Realty, in the $918 million

Real Estate results-oriented team approach” ensures the effective acquisition of One Madison Avenue. As primary

Leading Firms representation of a host of developers, investors and outside acquisitions counsel, the team also helped

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP New York institutions. Westbrook Partners purchase 450 Madison Avenue

The Lawyers: Head of the national real estate group, for $450 million. Other notable clients include World

Greenberg Traurig LLP Robert Ivanhoe’s focus spans high-end real estate Market Center; The Related Companies; Blackacre

The Firm: Regarded as a “versatile, full-service real acquisitions, joint ventures and financings. Sources Capital Group; Boston Properties; Glenwood

estate and capital markets” group, the team has a commended him as a “fine development-side lawyer Management; Greenfield Partners; the Kushner

strong track record in real estate developments, who is smart on opportunity funds.” Delivering a Family; Lefrak Organization; Max Capital Manage-

acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing and “calm, relaxed” demeanor in negotiations, he wins ment; RFR Holdings; Starwood Capital Group; Star-

financing transactions. Work on opportunity funds many fans for his user-friendliness. wood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and Taconic

this year has been coupled with a buoyant market for Clients/Work Highlights: Recent highlights Investment Partners.

structured finance and particular activity in the include representing Column Financial, in a joint









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ENVIRONMENT

Environment Other Notable Practitioners

The “exact, honest and fair” Curtis Toll heads Green- movement of funds. Although the team does not

Leading Individuals

berg Traurig LLP’s “sophisticated” Philadelphia-based undertake environmental litigation, sources praised its

TOLL Curtis Greenberg Traurig LLP environment unit. His areas of expertise include flair for complex transactional work.

insured remediation, federal brownfields and the









TEXAS

BANKRUPTCY/RESTRUCTURING

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Greenberg Traurig LLP

The Firm: Entering the Texas bankruptcy tables is “wonderful but still underrated” Clifton Jessup has

Leading Firms Greenberg Traurig, an international law firm which served the firm well. According to interviewees, “he

GREENBERG TRAURIG LLP Dallas is expanding in the state through lateral hires. The does not make rookie mistakes,” and is considered “an

opening of its Dallas office in late 2003 pulled in articulate courtroom performer who never loses his

Leading Individuals lawyers from firms such as Andrews Kurth, Patton cool.” He has taken the role of liquidating trustee in

JESSUP JR Clifton Greenberg Traurig LLP Boggs and Larson King. Able to call upon a national the case of Baptist Foundation of America, one of the

team of almost 60 attorneys, some seven specialists largest nonprofits to file for bankruptcy.

in Dallas undertake complex Chapter 11 restructur- Clients/Work Highlights: A range of debtors,

ings and smaller, creditor-related assignments. secured and unsecured creditors, investors and

The Lawyers: The 2004 recruitment of the boards of directors use the firm.









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Leaders

ARONSON, Daniel H Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, listing of Jewish Federation; Director, University BLOOM, Warren S

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Fort Lauderdale Florida’s top attorneys as selected by of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Greenberg Traurig LLP, Orlando

954 768 8201 their peers; listed as one of South Flori- Business Dade Alumni Club. 407 420 1000

aronsond@gtlaw.com da’s Top Lawyers by the South Florida Career: Listed in ‘Best of the Bar’ by the bloomw@gtlaw.com

Recommended in Corporate/M&A Legal Guide, 2001-05. South Florida Business Journal, Recommended in Banking & Finance

Practice Areas: Corporate and securi- Personal: JD, summa cum laude, Uni- April 2003. Practice Areas: Public finance.

ties, M&A. versity of Miami School of Law, 1981; Publications: Author, ‘Board Links Prof. Memberships: Member, National

Prof. Memberships: State of Florida, BA, magna cum laude, George Wash- With Outside Counsel’, The Corporate Association of Bond Lawyers; Member,

Capital Development Board and Capital ington University, 1975. Board, September/October 2004. Florida Bar Association; Member, New

Development Advisory Committee Personal: JD, cum laude, University of York State Bar Association.

(appointed by governor) (1997-present). BECERRA, Jacqueline Pennsylvania Law School, 1973; BS, Career: Rated ‘AV’ in Martindale-

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

Career: Recognized, South Florida’s cum laude, University of Pennsylvania, Hubbell’s Peer Review.

305 579 0534

Top Dealmakers of the Year in Mergers 1970. Publications: Frequent speaker for the

becerraj@gtlaw.com

& Acquisitions, Daily Business Review, Recommended in Litigation

National Association of Local Housing

2005; listed, Top Lawyer, South Florida BLANEY, Brian H Finance Authorities, National Federa-

Practice Areas: Litigation. Greenberg Traurig LLP, Phoenix

Legal Guide, 2005; listed, Best Lawyers, Prof. Memberships: President Elect, tion of Municipal Analysts, American

602 445 8322

2006; listed, ‘Chambers & Partners USA Federal Bar Association, South Florida Banking Association, Florida Associa-

blaneyb@gtlaw.com

Guide’, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 editions; Chapter. Recommended in Corporate/M&A

tion of Local Housing Finance

listed, 2004 Legal Elite, Florida Trend Career: Listed, ‘Chambers & Partners Practice Areas: Corporate and

Authorities.

Magazine. USA Guide, 2005-06’; Federal Bar Asso- securities.

Personal: JD, with honors, University

Publications: Author, ‘Raising Capital of Miami School of Law, 1986; BA,

ciation’s Young Federal Lawyers Award, Prof. Memberships: Planning Commit-

for the Emerging Business: A Primer for 2000; Director’s Award for Superior tee Member, Arizona Angel Investment with honors, Chemistry, Duke

Entrepreneurs’, Donnelley Performance, Executive Office for the Conference; Executive Council Mem- University, 1981.

(4th edition - 2001). United States Attorneys, 2001; Tim ber, State Bar of Arizona, Securities Reg-

Personal: JD, New York University BRUNO, Mary E

Evans Memorial Award for Outstanding ulation Section; Member, State Bar of Greenberg Traurig LLP, Phoenix

School of Law, 1983; BA, summa cum Performance as an Assistant United Arizona, Business Law and Securities 602 445 8505

laude, Vanderbilt University, 1979. States Attorney, 2001. Regulation Sections; Board of Directors, brunom@gtlaw.com

Personal: JD, Yale Law School, 1994. BA, Desert Voices Oral Learning Center. Recommended in Employment

AUSLANDER, Charles

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami cum laude, University of Miami, 1991. Publications: Co-author,‘Agency Practice Areas: Labor and employment.

305 579 0500 Authority in LLC Statutes (Part I): Uni- Prof. Memberships: Member of the

auslanderc@gtlaw.com BEER, Steven C formity and Peculiarity’, 4 J. Ltd. Liab. Membership, Training and Awareness

Greenberg Traurig LLP, New York

Recommended in Litigation Cos. 139 (1998); co-author,‘Agency Taskforce of EADV (Employers Against

212 801 9294

Practice Areas: Appellate; litigation. Authority in LLC Statutes (Part II): Domestic Violence) Taskforce of the Mari-

beers@gtlaw.com

Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri- Hypothetical Situations and Practical copa Association of Governments; Mem-

Recommended in Media &

ca’, 2006; listed, ‘Chambers & Partners Entertainment

Suggestions’, 5 J. Ltd. Liab. Cos. 11 (1998). ber, State Bars of Arizona and California;

USA Guide’, 2004-06; 2002 Champions Personal: JD, magna cum laude, Uni- Member, American Bar Association, Labor

Practice Areas: Entertainment.

for Children, Chairman’s Recognition Prof. Memberships: President, Executive

versity of Notre Dame Law School, and Employment Law Section.

Award, Children’s Services Council; Board and Member of the National 1998; BBA, University of Publications: Presenter, ‘Managing the

2002 Child Professional of the Year Board, Independent Feature Project, Michigan, 1990. Workplace, Problems of Employee

Award, Department of Children and New York; co-founder, The Center for Theft and Financial Manipulation’, Ster-

Families, State of Florida; Alliance for BLOOM, Mark D ling Education Services, February 2005;

the Protection of Athletes Rights Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

Human Services of Miami-Dade Coun- (CPAR); Executive Committee, Young Presenter, ‘Labor and Employment Law

305 579 0537

ty, Recognition Award for commitment Media Professionals; Member, American Eye for the Non-Labor and Employ-

bloomm@gtlaw.com

to Children, Youth and Families, Bar Association, Sports and Entertain- Recommended in Bankruptcy

ment Law Guy’, Maricopa County Bar

November 2002; Kathleen Wright ment Law Forum; Member, National Practice Areas: Reorganization, bank- Association, November 2004.

Award, 10/21/2000, presented by Family Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. ruptcy and restructuring. Personal: JD, University of California,

Central, Inc.; ‘Put Something Back, Publications: Author, ‘Relief Effort: Tax Prof. Memberships: Past President, Hastings College of Law, 1986; BA, with

Child Advocacy’ pro bono award, Dade Incentives for Film Producers’, Film- Bankruptcy Bar Association of South- high honors, University of Arizona, 1983.

County Bar Association, 4/94. maker magazine, 2005. ern District of Florida; Section of Liti-

Personal: JD, George Washington Uni- BRUTON, Burt

Personal: JD, Villanova University gation Leadership, ABA; United Way Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

versity Law School, 1982; BA, with high School of Law, 1986; BA, summa cum of Miami-Dade County; Founding 305 579 0500

honors, University of Virginia, 1979. laude, Washington University, 1981. Chair and Master of Ceremonies, brutonb!gtlaw.com

BASS, Hilarie Leukemia Society of America Annual Recommended in Real Estate

BERKOWITZ, Paul Barristers’ Bash. Practice Areas: Real estate.

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

305 579 0745 Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri- Prof. Memberships: Real Property, Pro-

305 579 0500

bassh@gtlaw.com ca, 1993-94’’; 2002-06; The K&A bate and Trust Law Section of The

berkowitzp@gtlaw.com

Recommended in Litigation Recommended in Corporate/M&A

Restructuring Register, America’s Top Florida Bar: Real Estate Coordinator,

Practice Areas: Litigation. Practice Areas: Corporate; M&A; 100; listed, ‘Chambers & Partners USA Legislative Review Committee; Mem-

Prof. Memberships: American Bar

global trade. Guide’ 2003-06; listed, 2004 and 2005 ber, Committees on Mortgage Law, Tax

Association, Chair, Legal Opportunity Prof. Memberships: Former Vice Presi- Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, Aspect of Real Property Law, and Legal

Scholarship Committee (2005-present); dent, member of Executive Committee South Florida Legal Guide, ‘South Flori- Opinions.

Member, Task Force on Attorney Client and Chairman of Planning and Alloca- da’s Top Lawyers’. Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri-

Privilege (2004-present); President, The Personal: JD, with honors, University of ca’, 2005-06; listed, 2004 and 2005 Legal

tions Committee and Community Rela-

Florida Bar Foundation; The Florida tions Committee, current member of Maryland School of Law; BA, Political Elite, Florida Trend Magazine.

Bar; United Way of Dad County. the Financial Management Committee, Science, Yale University. Publications: Author of a chapter on

Career: Listed, ‘Chambers & Partners Florida documentary stamp taxes

Planning and Allocation Committee

USA Guide’, 2005-06; listed, 2004 Legal and Board of Directors, Greater Miami appearing in the recently published



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Florida Bar practice manual on Florida Association; Member, Finance Commit- Lawyers; Corporate Secretary and Gen- ENGLAND, Arthur J

Real Property Complex Transactions. tee for Semi-Annual Biden Seminars eral Counsel, Association of Foreign Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

Personal: JD, University of Miami Sponsored by Delaware Senator Joseph Investors in US Real Estate, 1988-96. 305 579 0605

School of Law, 1981; BA, University of R Biden Jr. Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners englanda@gtlaw.com

North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1973. Publications: Contributing author, Wiley USA Guide, 2003-06; listed, ‘Best Recommended in Litigation

Bankruptcy Law Update, 1999-2001. Lawyers in America’. Practice Areas: Appellate and litigation.

BURNHAM, Beckey Personal: JD, magna cum laude, Vil- Publications: Co-authored a major law Career: Listed, ‘Chambers & Partners

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Phoenix

lanova University School of Law, 1996; treatise on real estate financing. USA Guide’’, 2004-06; Recognized, Top

602 445 8251

BA, magna cum laude, St Joseph’s Uni- Personal: JD, Georgetown University Lawyers in South Florida, South Florida

burnhamr@gtlaw.com

versity, 1993. Law Center, 1970; BS, Foreign Service, Legal Guide, 2004-05; listed, ‘Best

Recommended in Real Estate

Georgetown University, 1967. Lawyers in America’.

Practice Areas: Real estate. DORAN, John Alan Publications: Author, ‘Florida Corpo-

Prof. Memberships: Member, Crisis Greenberg Traurig LLP, Phoenix EID, Troy A

Nursery Foundation Board; member, rate Income Tax Law’ (1971), ‘Deceptive

602 445 8507 Greenberg Traurig LLP, Denver

ASU Foundation Advisory Board; and Unfair Trade Practices Act’ (1973),

doranj@gtlaw.com 303 572 6500

Chairman of the Program Committee, Recommended in Employment

and ‘Florida Administrative Procedures

eidt@gtlaw.com

ASU Foundation Women and Philan- Practice Areas: Labor and employ- Recommended in Environment

Act’ (1974); lead author, ‘Florida Appel-

thropy Program; member, ASU Eco- ment; litigation; appellate. Practice Areas: Environmental. late Practice Manual and Florida

nomic Club. Prof. Memberships: Chair, Arizona Asso- Prof. Memberships: Advisory Board Administrative Practice Manual’; lead

Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners ciation of Industries, HR Subcommittee; Member, Natural Resources Law Center, author, ‘Quality Discounts in Appellate

USA Guide, 2005-06; Listed, Best Chairman, State Bar of Arizona Employ- University of Colorado School of Law. Co- Justice’, 60 Judicature 442, 1977.

Personal: LLM, University of Miami

Lawyers in America, 1998-2005; listed, ment and Labor Executive Council; Chair, Governor’s Commission on Civil

‘Leading Lawyers’, Phoenix Business National Council of Appellate Attorneys; Service Reform. Member, Governor’s School of Law,1972; LLB, magna cum

Journal, 2006. Charter Member, Management Labor Commission on Science and Technology. laude, University of Pennsylvania Law

Personal: JD, University of California at and Employment Roundtable. Chairman, Colorado Board of Ethics. School,1961; BS, Wharton School of

Los Angeles, School of Law, 1980; BS, Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners Finance and Commerce, University of

magna cum laude, Arizona State Uni- USA Guide, 2005-06; The Phoenix USA Guide, 2005-06. Pennsylvania,1955.

versity, 1977. Business Journal’s ‘Best of the Bar Publications: ‘Strategic Democracy-

EPSTEIN, Gary M

Award’ for Labor and Employment Law, Building: How States Can Help’ (co- Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

COOPER, Jay L 2003, 2004 and 2005. authored with Governor Bill Owens), in 305 579 0894

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Santa Monica

Personal: JD, Vanderbilt University Law Alexander TJ Lennon, editor, ‘Winning epsteing@gtlaw.com

310 586 7888

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Loyola Marymount University, 1985. Undermine Terrorist Networks’ (Massa- Practice Areas: Corporate and securi-

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Entertainment

chusetts Institute of Technology ties; M&A.

DOUGHERTY, Lucia Press, 2003). Prof. Memberships: Chairman of the

Practice Areas: Entertainment; intel- Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami Personal: JD, University of Chicago Board, American Israel Chamber of

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Prof. Memberships: Former President, guage and Literature, Stanford Beach Jewish Community Center.

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National Academy of Recording Arts and Practice Areas: Environmental, land use.

University, 1986. Career: Recognized, South Florida’s Top

Sciences; Member, Los Angeles Copy- Prof. Memberships: Chairperson, Dealmakers of the Year in Mergers &

ELIAS, John M Acquisitions, Daily Business Review,

right Society; Co-Chairman, Alliance of Archbishop’s Charities and Develop- Greenberg Traurig LLP, Florham Park

Artists & Recording Companies. ment Drive for Miami-Dade County. 2005; listed, Top Lawyer, South Florida

973 360 2354

Career: Listed, The Best Lawyers in Chairperson, Miami Beach Chamber of Legal Guide, 2005; listed, ‘Chambers &

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ed, Chambers & Partners USA Guide, Domain Committee of The Florida Bar, Management 2004 and 2005 Legal Elite, Florida Trend

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Entertainment Lawyer of the Year for Beaches Hotel Association, Legal Coun- Prof. Memberships: Madison, New Jer- ‘The Best Lawyers in America’ each year

2006, Century City Bar Association. sel, Greater Miami Convention and Vis- sey Borough Council, 2004-present; since 1985.

Publications: Author, ‘Withol v. Crow: Personal: JD, Harvard University Law

itors Bureau. Madison, New Jersey Area YMCA Board

Fair Use Revisited’, UCLA Law Review; Career: Featured, ‘The Power Women of Directors, 1997-2003; Museum of School,1980; MA, New York University,

Author, ‘Use of Fair Use’, Los Angeles of Real Estate’, Miami Sun Post, 2005; Early Trades and Crafts, Madison, New 1970; BA, Yeshiva University, 1969.

Bar Bulletin, Publishing Entertainment, listed, Best Lawyers in America, 2006. Jersey, Board of Directors, 1994-present; FISHMAN, Michael T

Advertising Law Quarterly. Personal: LLM, Ocean and Coastal Clergy Partnership on Domestic Vio- Greenberg Traurig LLP, Chicago

Personal: JD, DePaul University College Law, University of Miami School of lence, Madison, NJ, Board of Directors, 312 476 5075

of Law. Law, 1980; JD, Oklahoma City Universi- 1996-2002; Chair, 2000-02. fishmanm@gtlaw.com

ty School of Law, 1975; MLS, Library Career: 2005 New Jersey Super Lawyer, Recommended in Real Estate

COUNIHAN, Victoria W Science, University of Oklahoma, 1972; Trusts and Estates. Practice Areas: Real estate.

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Wilmington Publications: Author, ‘Protecting Assets

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counihanv@gtlaw.com DWYER, Jeffry Jersey Business, 11/04. Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners

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tion and bankruptcy. dwyerj@gtlaw.com

Prof. Memberships: President, Interna-

Catholic University of America Colum- in the world, 2005-06 edition.

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bus School of Law, 1980; AB, cum laude, Publications: Frequent Lecturer at

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Boston College, 1977. Urban Land Institute Conferences on

turing Confederation (IWIRC), and securities; REITs.

Delaware Network, 2004-06; Vice Presi- Prof. Memberships: Member, District

Mexican Real Estate.

dent, Women and the Law Section, Personal: JD, Cleveland-Marshall College

of Columbia Bar Association; Member,

Delaware Bar Association; Member, New York State Bar Association; Mem- of Law at Cleveland State University, 1995.

Commercial Law Section, Delaware Bar ber, American College of Real Estate BA, The Ohio State University, 1991.





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development; ADA, Accessibility, Build- Personal: JD, cum laude, University of setts 2004. zine, listing of Florida’s top attorneys as

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Institute American Bar Association GORSON, Matthew Against Local Boards in Permitting Dis- Levin College of Law, 1983; BS, Univer-

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

(ALI-ABA); member, Advisory Group putes’, Boston Business Journal, 2004. sity of Florida, 1978.

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gorsonm@gtlaw.com HUTTON III, John B

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cil; Board Member, Mt Sinai Hospital. Prof. Memberships: Member, Orange ily Resource Center of Dade County, Inc;

1966); University of Virginia School of Career: Listed, ‘The Best Lawyers in County Bar Association; former Trea- Volunteer Mentor, Big Brothers/Big Sis-

Law (LLB, 1965); University of Florida America’, every edition; listed, 2004 and surer and Board Member, Lake Brant- ters of Greater Miami, Inc.; Member,

(BA, 1962). 2005 ‘Legal Elite’, Florida Trend Maga- ley Youth Football Association, Inc. American Bankruptcy Institute; Mem-

FORNARIS, Carl A zine, listing of Florida’s top attorneys as Career: Listed, 2004 Legal Elite, Flori- ber, Bankruptcy Bar Association; Mem-

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami selected by their peers; ‘Chambers & da Trend Magazine, listing of Florida’s ber, Dade County Bar Association.

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international; corporate and securities. Personal: University of Chicago (JD, Personal: LLM, University of Florida The Deal, June 2004.

Prof. Memberships: Member, Planning 1973); Tulane University (BS, 1970). Levin College of Law, 1988; JD, cum Personal: JD, Columbia University

Committee, 2004 Financial Markets laude, Stetson University College of School of Law, 1991; BA, with honors,

Association Securities Compliance GROSSMAN, Robert L Law, 1987; BS, with honors, Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, 1988.

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

Seminar. University of Florida, 1984.

305 579 0756 IVANHOE, Robert

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grossmanr@gtlaw.com HORNREICH, Michael Greenberg Traurig LLP, New York

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Publications: Lectured,‘Financial Insti-

telecommunications. Recommended in Construction Practice Areas: Real estate.

tution Business Continuity/Disaster Prof. Memberships: Board of Direc- Practice Areas: Litigation; construc- Prof. Memberships: Board Member,

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ference and ‘The New U.S. Bank Secrecy of Directors, Children’s Bereavement Associated General Contractors of Einstein College of Medicine; Executive

Act Anti-Money Laundering Examina- Center. America (AGC); Board of Directors, Committee, Real Estate Lawyers Divi-

tion Manual: What You Need To Know Career: Recognized as one of ‘South Central Florida Chapter of the AGC; sion of the UJA Federation.

Now’, Offshore Alert Annual Due Dili- Florida’s Top Dealmakers of the Year in Member, AGC’s Legislative, Member- Career: Listed, Who’s Who Legal: The

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Personal: JD, The Catholic University

Review, 2005; Recognized as one of the Career: Listed, ‘Chambers & Partners Lawyers, 2006; listed, Best Lawyers in

of America Columbus School of Law, ‘Most Effective Lawyers’, South Florida USA Guide’, 2003-06; listed, 2004 and America, 2006; listed, Chambers & Part-

1993; BS, University of Miami, 1990. Business Review. 2005 Legal Elite, Florida Trend Maga- ners USA Guide, 2003-06.

Personal: JD, with honors, The Ohio zine, listing of Florida’s top attorneys Publications: Author, ‘Real Estate

GART, Brian

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Fort Lauderdale State University College of Law, 1978; as selected by their peers; listed, ‘Best Overview and Trends’, Who’s Who

954 768 8212 MA, The Ohio State University, 1979; Lawyers in America’. Legal: The International Who’s Who of

gartb@gtlaw.com BA, The Ohio State University, 1975. Personal: JD, University of Florida Business Lawyers, 2006.

Recommended in Bankruptcy Levin College of Law, 1983; BS, Univer- Personal: JD, American University

Practice Areas: Reorganization, bank- HACKNEY, Hamilton sity of Florida, 1978. Washington College of Law, 1978; BA,

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Boston

ruptcy and restructuring. Johns Hopkins University, 1975.

617 310 6090 HORNREICH, Michael

Prof. Memberships: Member, Local

hackneyha@gtlaw.com Greenberg Traurig LLP, Orlando JACOBSON, Marc

Rules Advisory Committee for the Unit- Recommended in Environment 407 418 2397 Greenberg Traurig LLP, New York

ed States Bankruptcy Court for the Practice Areas: Real estate, environ- hornreichm@gtlaw.com 212 801 9200

Southern District of Florida, 2001-06; mental. Recommended in Construction jacobsonm@gtlaw.com

Member, Business Law Section of the Prof. Memberships: Founding Member Practice Areas: Litigation; construc- Recommended in Media &

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Miami School of Law Alumni Associa- ciation, Massachusetts/ Rhode Island Prof. Memberships: Active Member, Practice Areas: Entertainment; tech-

tion, 2005-08. Chapter Member, ABA, Energy, Environ- Associated General Contractors of nology, media and telecommunications.

Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri-



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Prof. Memberships: Founding Chair- LANE, Roger ‘Deals with Financial Troubled Technol- ca, 2006’; listed, ‘Chambers & Partners

man, New York State Bar Association Greenberg Traurig LLP, Boston ogy’, Law Seminars International Confer- USA Guide’, 2003-06.

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Advisors, The Internet Alliance; Board Recommended in Litigation Law, 1987, BS, Cornell University, 1984. sponsored by The Florida Bar, the Flori-

of Directors, Long Island Film and Tele- Practice Areas: Litigation; corporate da Chamber of Commerce and other

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Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

Member, New York e-Commerce litigation. Personal: JD, University of Florida

305 579 0509

Group, Business Development Net- Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners Levin College of Law, 1979; BA, New

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work; Adjunct Professor, Fordham Uni- USA Guide, an annual listing of the York University, 1975.

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USA Guide, 2005-06. Publications: Author, ‘Managing Risks

benefits. 305 579 0595

Personal: JD, New York University in Distressed Companies – Director Career: Listed, ‘Top Lawyer’, South martinep@gtlaw.com

School of Law; BA, magna cum laude, Duties to Shareholders, Creditors and Florida Legal Guide, 2005; listed, The Recommended in International

State University of New York at Buffalo. Employees’, The Venture Capital Arbitration

Best Lawyers in America; listed, ‘Cham-

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JESSUP JR, Clifton R Personal: JD, cum laude, Harvard Uni-

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Dallas Personal: LLM, New York University Prof. Memberships: ICC Approved

versity Law School. BA, with high hon- School of Law, 1977; JD, cum laude, Arbitrator; Board Member and Secre-

972 419 9113

ors, with highest distinction, University New York University School of Law, tary, United States-Mexico Chamber of

jessup@gtlaw.com

Recommended in Bankruptcy

of Michigan. Phi Beta Kappa. 1973; BS, Wharton School of the Uni- Commerce, Inter-American Chapter;

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy. KENDIG-SCHRADER, Julie versity of Pennsylvania, 1969. Board of Directors, Editorial Cubana,

Prof. Memberships: Served on the Greenberg Traurig LLP, Orlando Inc.; Member, London Court of Inter-

North Texas Regional Mental Health LEVIN, Oscar national Arbitration (LCIA), 2005.

407 418 2417

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami Career: Listed, Best Lawyers in Ameri-

Board; currently serves on the Board of kendig@gtlaw.com

305 579 0500

Trustees of Oakwood College; Member, Recommended in Real Estate ca, 2005-06; Listed, Chambers & Part-

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Texas State Bar; Member, American Bar Practice Areas: Real estate; environ- ners USA Guide, 2004-06; listed, Florida

Recommended in Immigration

Association. mental; land development. Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine,

Practice Areas: Immigration.

Career: Recognized, one of America’s Prof. Memberships: Member, Osceo- 2004-06; listed, ‘Top Lawyers in South

Prof. Memberships: Member, The

Top Black Lawyers in Black Enterprise la/Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce Florida’, South Florida Legal Guide,

Florida Bar; Member, American Immi-

Magazine, November 2003; recognized, Board of Directors, 2004-present; Mem- 2001-06; recipient, ‘Most Effective

gration Lawyers Association (AILA);

one of the Texas Super Lawyers by Texas ber, Land Use and Environmental Law Lawyer Award for International Law’,

Member, Dade County Bar Association.

Monthly, 2003 and 2004; listed, ‘Best Section of the Florida Bar. Daily Business Review, 2005.

Career: Nominated as leading practi-

Lawyers in America’; Master in the John Career: Listed, ‘Chambers & Partners Personal: JD, Columbia University

tioner in the field by ‘The International

C Ford American Inns of Court. USA Guide’, 2004-06; listed, 40 Under School of Law, 1987; BA, with high hon-

Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration

Personal: JD, University of Michigan 40, Orlando Business Journal, 2005. ors, St John’s College, Annapolis, 1984.

Lawyers’, 2005.

Law School, 1978; BA, summa cum Publications: Special editor, ‘Florida

Publications: Published and lectured in

laude, Oakwood College, 1976. Environmental and Land Use Law Trea- MASER, Joel

the United States, Europe and Asia on Greenberg Traurig LLP, Orlando

tise - Environmental and Land Use Sec- immigration and nationality subjects to

KANT, Robert 407 418 2389

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Greenberg Traurig LLP, Phoenix

authored, ‘Florida’s Private Property Personal: JD, University of Florida Recommended in Tax

602 445 8302

Rights Act’, Environmental and Land Levin College of Law, 1978; BA, Univer- Practice Areas: Tax.

kantr@gtlaw.com

Recommended in Corporate/M&A

Use Law Section Reporter. sity of Florida, 1975. Prof. Memberships: Active Member,

Personal: JD, University of Florida

Practice Areas: Corporate and securi- Executive Council, The Florida Bar Tax

ties/M&A. Levin College of Law, 1992; MA,Univer- MACDONOUGH, Bruce E Section and has served as Chairperson

Prof. Memberships: Member, State Bar

sity of Florida, 1991; BA, University of Greenberg Traurig LLP, Phoenix of several committees within the Tax

Florida, 1989. 602 445 8305

of Arizona, Small Business Capital For- Section, Member, Tax Section’s Long

macdonoughb@gtlaw.com

mation Subcommittee of Committee KURZWEIL, David Range Planning Committee and is serv-

Recommended in Corporate/M&A

on Securities Regulation. Greenberg Traurig LLP, Atlanta ing as the Tax Section’s Workshop

Practice Areas: Corporate and securi-

Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners 678 553 2680 Director.

ties; mergers and acquisitions; public

USA Guide, 2003-06; Listed, Best kurzweild@gtlaw.com Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri-

and private equity and debt offerings.

Lawyers in America, 2003-06; Listed, Recommended in Bankruptcy ca’, 2005 and 2006; listed, ‘Chambers &

Personal: JD, University of Virginia

‘Best of the Bar’, Securities Law, Phoenix Practice Areas: Reorganization, bank- Partners USA Guide’, 2003-06.

School of Law, 1981; AB, Stanford Uni-

Business Journal, February 2004; ‘Best ruptcy and restructuring and financial Personal: JD, magna cum laude, Uni-

versity, 1978.

Lawyer in Valley’, Phoenix Business institutions. versity of Miami School of Law, 1984;

Journal, January 2005; Listed, ‘Best of Prof. Memberships: Member, State Bar MALEFATTO, Alfred J BS, with honors, University of Florida,

the Bar’, Corporate Law, Phoenix Busi- of Georgia, Bankruptcy Law and Credi- Greenberg Traurig LLP, 1981.

ness Journal, February 2003. tors’ Rights Sections; Member, Atlanta West Palm Beach 561 650 7908

Publications: Co-author: ‘Presumptive Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Sec- malefattoa@gtlaw.com MATAVA, George

Recommended in Environment Greenberg Traurig LLP, Denver

Merit-A New Era for Arizona Securities tion; Member, Turn-Around Manage-

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Law’, 45 Bus Law, 1347, 1990. ment Association; Member, American matavag@gtlaw.com

Personal: JD, Villanova University Bankruptcy Institute. development; energy and natural

Recommended in Intellectual Property

School of Law, 1970; BA, University of Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners resources; governmental affairs.

Practice Areas: Intellectual property;

Pennsylvania, 1966. USA Guide, 2004-2005; 2005-2006 edi- Prof. Memberships: Board Member

intellectual property litigation.

tions Listed as one of the ‘Top Bank- and Vice President, Friends of the Acad-

Prof. Memberships: Chairman, Vice

ruptcy Lawyers’, The Deal, June 2004. emy of Environmental Science and

Chairman, Secretary of Intellectual Prop-

Publications: Speaker, Transactions with Technology, Inc.; Vice President, Legal

erty Section - Colorado Bar Association,

Financial Troubled Companies’, Law Affairs, Grassy Waters Preserve, West

1997-99; Member, Colorado Bar Associa-

Seminars International Conference, Palm Beach.

tion; Member, Denver Bar Association.

Atlanta, Georgia, February 2001; speaker, Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri-



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Personal: JD, Wake Forest University on Cross-Border Insolvency Law, nization Committee; former gration law, 1996, 1997, 1998.

School of Law, 1978; BS, Trinity College, Toronto, Ontario, February 11, 2005. President/former Board Member, Personal: JD, with honors, George

1971. Personal: JD, cum laude, University of Women’s Health Executive Network, Washington University Law School,

Michigan Law School, 1987. Contribut- 2001-02. 1989; BA, magna cum laude, American

MCGOVERN, Elissa M ing Editor, The Michigan Law Review. Career: Board Certified Business Bank- University, 1986.

Greenberg Traurig LLP, McLean

BA, with honors, English and History, ruptcy Lawyer, American Board of Cer-

703 749 1300 RICHARD, Barry

Indiana University Bloomington, 1984. tification; listed, Illinois Super Lawyers;

Recommended in Immigration Greenberg Traurig LLP, Tallahassee

Member, Leading Lawyers Network;

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listed, one of the ‘Top Bankruptcy

Prof. Memberships: Member, Steering Greenberg Traurig LLP, Orlando richardb@gtlaw.com

Lawyers’, The Deal, 6/04.

Committee, American Business for 407 425 8500 Recommended in Litigation

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Legal Immigration; Member, Essential coblel@gtlaw.com Practice Areas: Litigation; appellate.

Norton Bankruptcy Law & Practice Prof. Memberships: Charter member,

Worker Immigration Coalition; Chair, Recommended in Construction

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treatise co-author, ‘Section 506: A Five-

Greater DC Chapter of the American American Academy of Appellate

Year Look Back’, Norton’s Annual Sur-

Immigration Lawyers Association, tion litigation. Lawyers; former Deputy Attorney Gen-

Prof. Memberships: Member, West

vey of Bankruptcy Law, 2005 edition.

Board of Governors, 2003-04; Member, eral, State of Florida.

Personal: JD, University of Michigan

DOL-ESA Liaison Committee, Ameri- Publishing Construction Group Advi- Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri-

Law School, 1991; BA, University of

can Immigration Lawyers Association; sory Board; Member, American Board ca’, 2006; listed, ‘Chambers & Partners

Michigan, 1988.

Member, The District of Columbia Bar; of Trial Advocates. USA Guide’, 2003-06; recipient, Florida

Member Steering Committee, Compete Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri- REESE, Cathy L Bar, Traditions of Excellence Award,

America Coalition. ca’, 2005 and 2006; listed, ‘Chambers Greenberg Traurig LLP, Wilmington 2005; listed, 2004 and 2005 Legal Elite,

Publications: Immigration Issues, Rep- and Partners USA Guide’, 2004 and 302 661 7389 Florida Trend Magazine, National Law

resenting the Restaurant Industry, ALI- 2006; listed, 2004 and 2005 Legal Elite, reesec@gtlaw.com Journal Lawyer of the Year, 2001.

ABA (May 2002) Immigration Legisla- Florida Trend Magazine; Orange Coun- Recommended in Chancery Publications: Author, ‘Arbitration

tive Roundup, American Hotel & Lodg- ty Bar Legal Aid Society Award of Excel- Practice Areas: Litigation; corporate Clause Risks’, The National Law Journal,

ing Association (May 2001). lence, 2004. and securities; technology, media and June 14, 2004; author, ‘Mock Jury Exer-

Personal: JD, New York University Publications: Author, ‘An Overview of telecommunications. cises’, The National Law Journal, March

School of Law, 1989; BA, English and “Toxic” Mold Litigation in Florida’, Prof. Memberships: Board of Trustees, 1, 2004.

American Literature and History, Man- (chapter in 50 State Survey of Mold Lit- Delaware Leadership Foundation; Personal: JD, University of Miami

hattanville College, 1984. igation), 2004. Member, Delaware State Bar Associa- School of Law, 1967; BA, University of

Personal: JD, University of Florida tion. Miami, 1964.

MENENDEZ CAMBO, Patricia Levin College of Law, 1977; BA, with Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami honors, University of Florida, 1974. USA Guide, 2004-06; selected one of ROSENBLOUM, Robert

305 579 0766 Greenberg Traurig LLP, Atlanta

Delaware’s ‘Top Lawyers’ in Corpora-

menendezp@gtlaw.com ORSHEFSKY, Debbie 678 553 2250

tion Law/Litigation, Delaware Today,

Recommended in Corporate/M&A Greenberg Traurig LLP, Fort Lauderdale rosenbloumb@gtlaw.com

October 2001.

Practice Areas: International; corpo- 954 768 8234 Recommended in Intellectual Property

Publications: Co-author, ‘Recent

rate and securities; M&A. orshefskyd@gtlaw.com Practice Areas: Entertainment, intel-

Developments in Delaware Corporate

Prof. Memberships: Board Member, Recommended in Real Estate lectual property, technology.

Practice Areas: Environmental, land

Law’, Delaware Law Review, Volume 7:2, Prof. Memberships: Chairman, South-

Council of the Americas; Trustee,

February 2005; Author, ‘Locked and

National Alliance for Autism Research use. eastern Chapter - Copyright Society of

Prof. Memberships: Member, Urban

Loaded: Delaware Supreme Court Takes

(NAAR). the USA, Governing Committee Mem-

Aim at Deal Certainty’, M&A Lawyer,

Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri- Land Institute and serves on the Execu- ber, ABA Forum on Entertainment &

June 2003.

ca’, 2006; Recognized as one of the ‘40 tive Committee of the ULI Southeast/ Sports Industries, Member, Georgia

Personal: JD, with honors, George

under 40’ attorneys, The National Law Caribbean Council (2002-present); Co- State Bar Entertainment & Sports Law

Washington University Law School,

Journal, 2005; recognized as one of the Chair, Broward General Medical Center, Section, Associate Member, NARAS.

1989; BS, magna cum laude, Columbia

‘Top Up-and-Comers in South Florida’, Community Advisory Board of the Publications: ‘The Publishing Problem

University, 1982.

South Florida Legal Guide, 2004-05. Comprehensive Cancer Center (2002- and The Call for a New Compulsory

Personal: JD, University of Pennsylva- present). REIFF, Laura F License’, ABA 10/02; ‘The Collision of

nia Law School; BBA, University of Career: Listed, ‘Top Lawyer’, South Greenberg Traurig LLP, Washington, DC Music, Television and the Net - An

Miami. Florida Legal Guide, 2005; listed, Best 202 331 3100 Analysis of the DMCA Section 104

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MITCHELL, Nancy ners USA Guide’, 2004-06; recognized Recommended in Immigration try’, ABA, 10/01; ‘Sorting Through the

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Chicago by Broward County 1000+ Club of the Practice Areas: Immigration; labor Confusion - Interpreting Standard

312 456 5107

American Cancer Society as one of 15 and employment; technology, media Recording Agreement Provisions in the

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Women of the Year 2005. and telecommunications. Digital Era’, Talent in the New Millenni-

Recommended in Bankruptcy

Personal: JD, George Washington Uni- Prof. Memberships: Co-Chair, Essen- um, MIDEM 2001.

Practice Areas: Reorganization, bank-

versity Law School, 1979; BA, summa tial Workers Immigration Coalition;

ruptcy and restructuring, public ROSENFELD, Lawrence

cum laude, Urban Studies, Washington Co-Chair, Workforce Committee,

finance, corporate and securities, energy Greenberg Traurig LLP, Phoenix

University, 1975. Northern Virginia Technology Council;

and natural resources. 602 445 8501

Board of Trustees, American Immigra-

Career: Executive Director, CIBC PETERMAN, Nancy A rosenfeldl@gtlaw.com

tion Law Foundation (AILF) and Chair

World Market Corp., 1999-2001; listed, Greenberg Traurig LLP, Chicago Recommended in Employment

of AILF Immigration Policy Commit-

Chambers & Partners USA Guide, an 312 456 8410 Practice Areas: Labor and employ-

tee; Member, US Chamber of Com-

annual listing of the leading business petermann@gtlaw.com ment; litigation.

merce, Labor and Employment Sub-

lawyers and law firms in the world, Recommended in Bankruptcy Prof. Memberships: Member and Gen-

committee on Immigration.

2005-06 edition; recognized as an Illi- Practice Areas: Business reorganiza- eral Counsel, Maricopa County Bar

Career: ‘Who’s Who of International

nois Super Lawyer, 2006. tion and bankruptcy. Association.

Corporate Immigration Lawyers’, 1996

Publications: Co-author, ‘Ancillary Pro- Prof. Memberships: American Bank- Career: Listed, Marquis Who’s Who in

to present; Presidential Award for leg-

ceedings – Should the Tail Wag the ruptcy Institute; Former Chair, Chicago America, 2006; listed, Marquis Who’s

islative advocacy in the field of immi-

Dog?’ Canadian-American Symposium Bar Association’s Bankruptcy & Reorga- Who in the West, 2006; Listed, Cham-







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bers & Partners USA Guide, 2005-06; Assistant United States Attorneys Asso- SCHINDLER, Paul D of Law, 1983; BS, Finance, University of

listed, Best Lawyers in America, 2003- ciation; Chairman, Security and Fraud Greenberg Traurig LLP, New York Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1980.

06; listed, ‘Who’s Who in Law’, The Prevention Committee, Florida Interna- 212 801 6785

Phoenix Business Journal, 2006. tional Bankers Association; Member, schindlerp@gtlaw.com SHERR, Brian J

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Fort Lauderdale

Publications: Co-author: ‘When Mary Eugene Spellman Inn of Court; Mem- Recommended in Media &

954 765 0500

Fires Joe: Defending Wrongful Termina- ber, Appointed by Chief Judge Zloch to Entertainment

sherrb@gtlaw.com

tion Lawsuits’, Arizona Journal, 1999 Ad Hoc Committee on Attorney Admis- Practice Areas: Entertainment.

Recommended in Real Estate

State Bar Convention Supplement, June sions, Peer Review and Attorney Griev- Prof. Memberships: Executive Com-

Practice Areas: Real estate.

1999. ance, SD Fla. mittee, NARAS/Grammys Entertain- Prof. Memberships: Member, Executive

Personal: JD, Yale Law School, 1975; Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri- ment Law Initiative; Executive Commit-

Council, Real Property, Probate and

BA, magna cum laude, City University ca’, 2006 edition; listed, ‘Chambers & tee, Lifebeat; Executive Committee, TJ

Trust Law Section of Florida Bar, for 15

of New York at Queens College, 1972. Partners USA Guide’, 2004-06; recog- Martell Foundation; Executive Com-

years; Co-Chairman, Condominium

nized, Top Lawyers in South Florida, mittee, Nordoff Robbins; Executive

ROSS, David L and Planned Development Committee

South Florida Legal Guide, 2004-05. Committee, City of Hope; Member,

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami of Florida Bar for 15 years.

Personal: JD, Hofstra University School New York State Bar Association. Career: Named among ‘South Florida’s

305 579 0523

of Law, 1976; BS, Electrical Engineering, Career: Listed, ‘Who’s Who in Enter-

rossd@gtlaw.com Heavy Hitters in Real Estate’, Business

New York University, 1972. tainment’.

Recommended in Antitrust, Litigation Journal, 2004. Honored at the American

Personal: JD, Brooklyn Law School,

Practice Areas: Litigation; antitrust; SCHERKER, Elliot Friends of Ariel 8th Annual Peace With

1971; BA, Syracuse University, 1968.

products liability. Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami Security Dinner, March 7, 2002.

Prof. Memberships: Member, Ameri- 305 579 0500 SCHULMAN, Clifford Publications: Author, ‘The Planning

can Bar Association’s Litigation Section. scherkere@gtlaw.com Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami and Structuring of Real Estate Develop-

Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri- Recommended in Litigation 305 579 0613 ments Incorporating Associations and

ca’, every edition since 1989; listed, Practice Areas: Appellate; litigation. schulmanc@gtlaw.com Protective Covenants’, Florida Condo-

‘Chambers & Partners USA Guide’, Prof. Memberships: Member, Ameri- Recommended in Real Estate minium Law and Practice, The Florida

2003-06; listed, 2004 and 2005 Legal can Academy of Appellate Lawyers. Practice Areas: Environmental; real Bar Continuing Education.

Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, listing of Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri- estate, land development. Personal: JD, Boston University School

Florida’s top attorneys as selected by ca’, 2001-06; listed, ‘Chambers & Part- Prof. Memberships: Adjunct Professor, of Law, 1970; BA, Rutgers University,

their peers. ners USA Guide’, 2003-06; listed, 2004 University of Miami Law School, Mas- 1967.

Publications: Frequent lecturer for The and 2005 Legal Elite, Florida Trend ters Program; Executive Council and

Florida Bar’s Continuing Legal Educa- Magazine, listing of Florida’s top attor- Chairman, Environmental and Land SKOLNICK, Holly

Use Law Section of The Florida Bar; Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami

tion Program, on such topics as Trial neys as selected by their peers; Recog-

305 579 0860

Techniques, Antitrust Law and Restric- nized as one of the Top Lawyers in Chairman of the Board, Executive Com-

skolnickh@gtlaw.com

tive Covenants; co-author, ‘The Florida South Florida, South Florida Legal mittee, Aventura Marketing Council.

Recommended in Litigation

Antitrust Act of 1980’, The Florida Bar Guide, 2004-05. Career: Recognized, Top Lawyers in

Practice Areas: Litigation.

Journal. Publications: Co-author, ‘Florida Bar’s South Florida, South Florida Legal Prof. Memberships: President and

Personal: JD, with honors, University of Florida Appellate Practice’, 1977-2000 Guide, 2004-05; listed, ‘Chambers &

Founder, Greenberg Traurig Fellowship

Chicago Law School, 1973; BS, with and 2006. Partners USA Guide’, 2003-06; listed,

Foundation; Board of Directors, Florida

highest distinction, Northwestern Uni- Personal: JD, University of Miami 2004 and 2005 Legal Elite, Florida Trend

Immigrant Advocacy Center; Board of

versity, 1970. School of Law, 1975; BA, University of Magazine; listed, The Best Lawyers in

Advisors, University of Miami Law

Miami, 1972. America since 1989.

SAUL, Gary School, Center for Ethics and Public

Personal: JD, University of Florida

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami SCHINDLER, Ozzie Service; Board of Directors, Equal Jus-

Levin College of Law, 1972; BS, Univer-

305 579 0846 Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami tice Works; Chair, Greenberg Traurig

sity of Florida, 1969.

saulg@gtlaw.com 305 579 0762 Pro Bono Program.

Recommended in Real Estate schindlero@gtlaw.com SHAPIRO, Keith Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri-

Practice Areas: Real estate. Recommended in Tax Greenberg Traurig LLP, Chicago ca’, 2005 and 2006; listed, ‘Chambers &

Prof. Memberships: Member, The Practice Areas: International tax. 312 456 8405 Partners USA Guide’, 2004-06; listed,

Florida Bar’s Condominium and Prof. Memberships: Assistant Director, shapirok@gtlaw.com ‘2005 Legal Elite’, Florida Trend Maga-

Planned Development Committee; for- Florida Bar Tax Section, International. Recommended in Bankruptcy zine; Recognized as one of the ‘Top

mer board member of, and lecturer for, Chair of International Fiscal Associa- Practice Areas: Reorganization, bank- Lawyers in South Florida’, South Florida

the Dade County Chapter of the Com- tion, Taxation of Multinationals Group, ruptcy and restructuring. Legal Guide, 2004-05.

munity Association Institute. Palm Beach Chapter. Co-Chair, Florida Prof. Memberships: Member, Board of Personal: JD, Harvard Law School,

Career: Listed, Best Lawyers in Ameri- Bar/ FICPA International Tax Confer- Directors, INSOL International. Mem- 1980; BA, University of Wisconsin-

ca, 2006; listed, ‘Top Lawyer’, South ence. ber, American Bankruptcy Institute. Fel- Madison, 1976.

Florida Legal Guide, 2005; listed, Cham- Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri- low, American College of Bankruptcy.

bers & Partners USA Guide, 2003-06; ca’, 2006 edition. Listed, ‘Chambers & Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners SPACKMAN, David G

2005-06 listed, Best Lawyers, 2001-pre- Greenberg Traurig LLP, Boston

listed, 2004 and 2005 Legal Elite, Florida Partners USA Guide’, 2004-06. Recipi-

617 310 6000

Trend Magazine, listing of Florida’s top ent, American Jurisprudence Awards for sent; listed, Who’s Who in Business,

spackmand@gtlaw.com

attorneys as selected by their peers. International Business Transactions and Crain’s Chicago Business, 2005.

Recommended in Healthcare

Personal: JD, University of Pennsylva- Family Law. Publications: Co-Editor-in-Chief,

Practice Areas: Health business.

nia Law School, 1984; BA, Pennsylvania Publications: Co-author, ‘US Corpora- Wiley’s annual Bankruptcy Law Update.

Prof. Memberships: Chairman,

State University, 1981. tions Doing Business Abroad’, editions Contributing author, West’s Norton

Boston Bar Association, Health Care

2003-05. Co-author, ‘BNA Portfolio: ‘Bankruptcy Law and Practice treatise

SCHNAPP, Mark Section, 1986-88; Member, American

Passive Foreign Investment Companies’, and Wiley’s Advanced Chapter 11 Bank-

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami Health Lawyers Association; Member,

2005. ruptcy Practice’ treatise. Authored two

305 579 0541 Massachusetts Hazardous Waste Facili-

Personal: LLM, New York University editions of the book ‘Guide to Core vs.

schnappm@gtlaw.com ty Site Safety Council, 1980-84; Mem-

School of Law, 1995. JD, with honors, Noncore Jurisdiction Under the Bank-

Recommended in Litigation ber, Board of Directors, Notre Dame

Practice Areas: Litigation; international.

University of Florida, 1993. BS, with ruptcy Code’.

Long Term Care Center, 1996-98;

high honors, University of Florida, 1990. Personal: JD, Emory University School

Prof. Memberships: Former President, Community Member, Institutional





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Review Board for Protection of Human STIVER, Charles TOLL, Curtis Partners USA Guide’, 2004-06; listed,

Subjects, Education Development Cen- Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami Greenberg Traurig LLP, Philadelphia South Florida’s Top Lawyers by the ‘South

ter, 1998-present. 305 579 0760 215 988 7800 Florida Legal Guide’, 2002 and 2005.

Career: Listed, Best Lawyers in Ameri- stiverc@gtlaw.com tollc@gtlaw.com Personal: JD, University of Miami

ca, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 editions. Recommended in Tax Recommended in Environment School of Law, 1950; BBA, University of

Personal: JD, Suffolk University Law Practice Areas: Tax; structured Practice Areas: Environmental; real estate. Miami, 1947.

School, 1976; BA, Biology and Educa- finance and derivatives; real estate Prof. Memberships: Participated in the

tion, Beloit College, 1970. investment trusts (REITS). establishment and structuring of the of WILLIAMS, Quinn

Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri-

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Phoenix

the Philadelphia Intergovernmental

STOREY, Lesa J 602 445 8343

ca’, 2005 and 2006; listed, ‘Chambers & Cooperation Authority, the board that

Greenberg Traurig LLP, Phoenix williamsq@gtlaw.com

Partners USA Guide’, 2005-06. oversees the finances of the City of Recommended in Corporate/M&A

602 445 8239

Personal: LLM, New York University Philadelphia.

storeyl@gtlaw.com Practice Areas: Corporate and securi-

Recommended in Real Estate

School of Law, 1975; JD, Stanford Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners

ties; franchising.

Practice Areas: Real estate.

Law School, 1974; BA, Stanford Uni- USA Guide, 2005-06. Prof. Memberships: Board Member,

Prof. Memberships: Member, Board of

versity, 1971. Personal: JD, The Dickinson School of

Governor’s Council on Innovation and

Governors, Banner Health Foundation; Law; BS, University of Pittsburgh. Technology; Board Member, Arizona

STOCKER, Joel L

Member, Board of Governors, Safeway Greenberg Traurig LLP, Fort Lauderdale TRAURIG, Robert Technology Council Executive Com-

International LPGA Tournament; Mem- 954 768 8217 Greenberg Traurig LLP, Miami mittee; Board Member, Scottsdale

ber, Executive Women’s Golf Associa- stockerj@gtlaw.com 305 579 0500 Chamber of Commerce; Founding

tion; Chair, The Heather Farr Golf Tour- Recommended in Healthcare traurigr@gtlaw.com Chair, Governor’s Small Business Exec-

nament; Member, Valley Partnership. Practice Areas: Health business. Recommended in Real Estate utive Council.

Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners Prof. Memberships: Member, Ameri- Practice Areas: Environmental; real Career: Listed, Chambers & Partners

USA Guide, 2005-06; listed, Best can Health Lawyers Association. estate; land development. USA Guide, 2005-06; Listed, The Best

Lawyers in America, 2000 to present. Career: Listed, ‘Best Lawyers in Ameri- Prof. Memberships: Member, Citizen’s Lawyers in America, 1995-2006; The

Personal: JD, cum laude, Arizona State ca’, 2003, 2004 and 2005 editions. Board of the University of Miami; Direc- Business Journal’s ‘Best of the Bar

University College of Law, 1986; BS, Personal: JD, University of Michigan tor, Greater Miami Jewish Federation; Award’ for Corporate Financing, 2005;

magna cum laude, Miami University, Law School, 1972; BA, University of Member, Board of Trustees, Beth David Most Influential Business Leaders,

1981. Michigan, 1969. Congregation; past Chairman, Greater Phoenix Business Journal, 2003.

Miami Chamber of Commerce; immedi- Publications: Numerous articles and

ate past Chairman, Miami Region of the presentations on venture capital and

National Conference. financing entrepreneurial companies

Career: Listed,‘The Best Lawyers in Personal: JD, University of Arizona

America’, all editions; recognized as one James E Rogers College of Law, 1975;

of ‘Florida’s Influential’, Florida Trend BBA, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Magazine, 2004; listed,‘Chambers &









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GREENBERG TRAURIG, LLP

THE FIRM

US OFFICES

Chief Executive Officer: Cesar L Alvarez The firm has offices in Albany, Atlanta, Boca Raton, Boston, Chicago, Dallas,

Number of partners: 553 Denver, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New

Number of other lawyers: 706 Jersey, New York, Orange County, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix,

Sacramento, Silicon Valley, Tallahassee, Tysons Corner, Washington, DC, West

FIRM OVERVIEW: Greenberg Traurig, LLP is an international business law firm Palm Beach, and Wilmington, Delaware.

with more than 1500 attorneys and governmental professionals working in 28

offices across the United States and Europe. Greenberg Traurig is the only major INTERNATIONAL OFFICES

law firm in the United States with a Latin CEO and a team of senior lawyers that The firm also has offices in Zurich in Switzerland, Amsterdam in The

includes the former Chief Justice of the Appellate body of the World Trade Orga- Netherlands and Tokyo, Japan. For further details of all offices please see

nization. As a full-service business law firm, Greenberg Traurig is uniquely able to firm’s website: www.gtlaw.com

work with its clients towards integrated, multi-disciplinary cross-border solutions.

criminal investigations and unfair trade cases.

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE: Business Reorganization & Bankruptcy: Greenberg Traurig’s practice is one

Corporate & Securities: Greenberg Traurig helps its clients with the legal and busi- of the largest and most active in the nation. As part of an integrated national

ness aspects of organizing, operating, financing and expanding their businesses. The network of professionals who focus their practice on all aspects of reorganiza-

firm routinely handles complex mergers, acquisitions and business combinations, tions, bankruptcies, restructurings, workouts and buyouts, the firm’s attorneys

divestitures,corporate restructurings and bankruptcy reorganizations,private equity are able to respond quickly to complex troubled situations arising anywhere and

and venture capital financings, leveraged buyouts, IPOs and underwritten securi- in any industry.

ties offerings, project financings, securitizations, going-private transactions, credit Employment: The firm is aware that companies today require labor and

enhancement transactions, broker-dealer and investment company advisory employment attorneys who will provide advice and counseling on all aspects of

matters, derivatives transactions and syndicated lending transactions. the employment relationship; handle matters involving union avoidance and

Litigation: Greenberg Traurig has been at the center of some of the most pivotal organizational work; formulate strategies to anticipate problems; keep them

cases of recent times. With more than 400 seasoned trial lawyers, the firm has informed of new developments in the law; assist in drafting policies and proce-

extensive experience in cases involving antitrust, appellate practice, business dures; and defend the company against discrimination charges at the agency level

disputes, class actions, construction, eDiscovery and eRetention™, financial and in court. Greenberg Traurig delivers these services at all levels of the admin-

services, healthcare, intellectual property litigation, international dispute resolu- istrative and litigation process.

tion, labor and employment, media and entertainment, probate trusts and Entertainment: With offices in the center of the entertainment industry, Green-

estates, products liability, real estate litigation, securities and shareholder litiga- berg Traurig has a preeminent, full-service entertainment practice. The team focuses

tion, technology, and white collar criminal defense. on the music, motion picture, television, live stage and cable industries, including

Real Estate: Greenberg Traurig’s representation and counsel spans the entire the convergence of new technologies, digital delivery systems and the role of adver-

range of local, national and international real estate transactions affecting tising and sponsor-driven financing models. The firm has access to key players in

commercial, residential, retail and industrial properties, including: acquisitions; the entertainment industry and provide clients with the pragmatic counsel needed

traditional and securitized financing; planning and development; hotels; condo- in today’s multi-disciplined, multimedia entertainment marketplace.

minium and cooperative offerings; leasing; sale/leaseback transactions; tax free International Practice Group: Greenberg Traurig’s multi-disciplinary team

exchanges; and foreclosures, litigation and restructurings. includes senior lawyers who have been the chief legal officers at major multina-

Tax, Trusts & Estates: Greenberg Traurig’s tax attorneys help clients develop tional companies and have been involved in some of the largest transactions in

and implement tax strategies to maximize returns and minimize taxes anywhere recent times in markets as diverse as Latin America and Israel, and in a wide

in the world. The firm’s wealth preservation attorneys assist high net worth indi- range of industries incuding telecommunications, media, technology, real estate,

viduals, families and closely held businesses grow family assets through planning. aviation, entertainment, life sciences and financial services. The firm’s Interna-

It has developed tax saving techniques and designed innovative wealth preserva- tional Corporate and Securities Team is complemented by market leading Inter-

tion programs to facilitate the transfer of family wealth to future generations at national Tax and Intellectual Property Practices and a multilingual International

significant tax savings. Dispute Resolution Team that is accustomed to coordinating with counsel in

Intellectual Property: Multinational companies know that patents, trademarks, multiple jurisdictions and addressing novel issues posed by complex interna-

copyrights and trade secrets are among their most valuable assets. The firm’s tional transactions.

Intellectual Property Department offers full-service protection for the intellec- Business Immigration: Members of the US Immigration Law Department are

tual property of clients in all technologies, from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, experienced in all aspects of corporate immigration law, particularly multina-

medical devices and chemistry to mechanical, electronics and computer software tional non-immigrant visa and permanent residency work. The attorneys under-

and e-commerce. stand the immigration process in all its complexity. They represent clients in such

Government: Greenberg Traurig has a team of highly qualified and experienced industries as finance, tourism, insurance, electronics, healthcare, shipping and

strategists who represent corporations and governmental entities before the pharmaceuticals with their immigration needs.

legislative and executive branches in federal, state and local governments. The Public Finance: Members of Greenberg Traurig’s Public Finance Department

firm’s team includes former elected officials, top aides and policy officials for have extensive experience in serving the needs of state and local issuers and

members of the US House and Senate and various state legislatures and local underwriters in all areas of public finance. The firm has broad experience in all

government bodies. forms of tax-exempt financing. For the past several years, the firm has been

Global Trade: The team is headed by the former Chief Justice of the Appellate among the top bond counsel firms in the US, according to the ranking criteria

body of the World Trade Organization. The firm advises clients on international developed by Securities Data Co. and The Bond Buyer, a municipal finance

trade agreements, trade legislation and lobbying, anti-trust and Foreign Corrupt publication.

Practices Act counseling, US Foreign Military Sales Program, US anti-boycott

and embargo regulations, identification of complex export control for high tech, CLIENTS: The firm represents a diverse client base, including public/private

defense and aerospace companies, defense of corporations in export-related companies, financial institutions, governmental entities and entrepreneurs.







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