News & Updates

Fort Lauderdale, FL – Alison F. Smith, attorney at Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, was named President-Elect of the Broward County Bar Association (BCBA). On July 2, 2021, Smith will [...]

On June 29, 2021, CS/SB 60 was signed by Governor DeSantis, becoming effective on July 1, 2021. As of its effective date, municipal and county code inspectors are prohibited from initiating [...]

Alison F. Smith has been recognized as a Leader in Law by The Florida Association for Women Lawyers. The award recognizes members who have made significant impacts in their communities. The [...]

Miami Partner and Chair of the Appellate Practice Group, Edward G. Guedes, was appointed to the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Certification Committee effective July 1, 2021. As a committee [...]

In a story published by the Daily Business Review, Joseph Serota discusses his recent favorable settlement on behalf of  Grove Isle Association after two trials, several court cases, and a number [...]

The Florida League of Cities recognized Susan Trevarthen as a 2021 Home Rule Hero Award Honoree in recognition of her hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2021 Legislative Session. Susan [...]

The Firm is pleased to announce that firm partners, Edward Guedes, Clifford Schulman and Joseph Hernandez have been named top lawyers in their respective fields by Chambers & Partners in the [...]

In a story broadcast by WPLG Local 10 News, John Quick commented on officials’ new plan to keep Miami Beach under control during Memorial Day Weekend.  “We need to make sure people aren’t [...]

This article originally appeared in the Insurance Journal on May 18 and was written by firm partners, Jamie A. Cole and Eric Stettin.   The right to protest in America is a fundamental right [...]

For years, the City of Tampa (“City”) has grappled with how to control single-use, residential development (development that consists only of residences) that creates a number of issues– [...]