WSHC+B Partner and Chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group, Edward G. Guedes, represented Publix before the Florida Supreme Court and presented an oral argument. The decision marks the Court’s first examination of Florida’s fraud-on-the-court doctrine in more than 80 years and established a new test for review of those decisions, providing long-awaited clarity regarding the standard governing sanctions based on fraud on the court.

Discussing the decision with the Daily Business Review, Ed said, “We came away from this case not just winning, but really with an improvement in the law in Florida because now there’s clarity.”

Ed is Board Certified in Appellate Practice by the Florida Bar and is chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group. He is a Fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and has litigated more than 150 appeals before the Florida Supreme Court, Florida’s district courts of appeal, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals in a wide variety of matters, including medical malpractice, premises liability, probate, First Amendment and constitutional litigation, family law, state and federal administrative rule-making and regulation, home rule authority and preemption, election law, civil rights, land use and zoning, intellectual property, and labor and employment issues.

Media coverage includes:

Daily Business Review – Florida High Court Clarifies Standard for ‘Fraud on Court’ Dismissals

Law360 – Fla. Justices Back Toss Of Sham Publix Slip-And-Fall Suit

Bloomberg Law – ‘Lying Plaintiff’ Dismissals Get New Florida High Court Test

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Super Lawyers recognizes distinguished attorneys who have undergone a rigorous screening process and are ultimately selected for inclusion in their annual list of exceptional legal professionals. Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from more than 70 practice areas and determines its rankings through independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Only the top 5 percent of outstanding lawyers in Florida are rated by Super Lawyers, while no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers under 40 years old or who have practiced for fewer than 10 years are selected as Rising Stars.

The firm’s recognized attorneys are listed below.

Miami

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Mitchell A. Bierman
• Edward G. Guedes
• Joseph H. Serota
• Peter D. Waldman

Fort Lauderdale

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Mitchell J. Burnstein
• Jamie A. Cole
• Michael J. Kurzman
• Steven H. Osber
• Susan L. Trevarthen

Recognized as Rising Stars

• Bryan C. Siddique
• Michael A. Weitzner
• Chanae L. Wood

Boca Raton

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Howard D. DuBosar
• Alen H. Hsu
• Brett J. Schneider

Recognized as Rising Stars

•  Jeremey Rosner

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One commentator described the firm as “extremely responsive, gives excellent business advice and is very good on the litigation front.” Chambers also noted that the firm is “highly competent, well versed in the law and excellent in the courtroom.”

Additionally, firm partner and Chair of the Appellate Practice Group, Edward G. Guedes, has once again been ranked for Litigation: Appellate in Florida.

One commentator said, “I have always found Ed to be conscientious, discerning and erudite. He is an extraordinary writer, and I know his arguments have made a difference with appellate judges.” Chambers also noted that he is “professional, always diligent, knows his stuff and is a terrific appeal advocate.”

Chambers USA annually ranks the preeminence of law firms and lawyers across key practice areas throughout the country. The rankings are based on extensive research and thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. Individual rankings reflect qualities such as legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service.

View the full guide here.

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Founded in 1995 by Stephanie and Jules Trump, The Foundation’s Miami chapter is a non-profit dedicated to motivating and empowering children from low-income communities to achieve their educational and career goals. Through long-term mentoring, tutoring, enrichment programs, and tuition assistance, the Foundation provides students with the tools and support needed to pursue higher education.

The Miami chapter adopted the entire second-grade class at Charles R. Drew School in Liberty City—97 Dreamers in total. Of those students, 95 advanced to twelfth grade, 83 graduated on time in 2005, 54 earned college degrees, and several others are currently pursuing higher education. In a community where the average income is $11,000, one in four children faces arrest by age 16, teenage pregnancy is common, and graduation rates fall below 25%, the “I Have a Dream” Miami program has helped defy the odds. These Dreamers have shown that opportunity can transform outcomes, regardless of one’s circumstances.

Building on this impact, the Miami chapter has expanded its work to support students at Fulford Elementary in North Miami Beach. The “I Have a Dream” Foundation remains the only U.S. nonprofit offering continuous, year-round support to lower-income children throughout their entire educational journey.

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Ed is Board Certified in Appellate Practice by the Florida Bar and is Chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group. He has litigated dozens of appeals before the Florida Supreme Court, Florida’s district courts of appeal, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals in a wide variety of matters, including medical malpractice, premises liability, probate, First Amendment and constitutional litigation, family law, state and federal administrative rule-making and regulation, home rule authority and preemption, election law, civil rights, land use and zoning, intellectual property, and labor and employment issues.

Howard is the chair of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Practice Group and focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters. He has extensive experience in corporate and partnership litigation, business divorce, business torts, trade secret litigation, intellectual property, and commercial real estate recovery disputes.

Anne is a civil litigator, representing both public and private clients in a wide range of cases. Her litigation practice includes federal civil rights matters, personal injury, contract disputes, and real property claims. She actively practices in both federal and state court.

Ronald is a commercial litigator and Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator with over two decades of experience. His practice focuses on contracts, corporate and commercial litigation, construction litigation, professional liability, and insurance defense litigation. Ronald has handled complex matters at the state, federal, and appellate levels. 

The Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide showcases top U.S. litigators across a wide range of practice areas. The litigators were chosen through an extensive study of which lawyers and law practices have had a significant impact in the practice of litigation, including an emphasis on recent matters handled. 

To view the full guide, click here.

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Thirty-eight lawyers were recognized across nineteen distinct practice areas, and eleven attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch.

Two of our attorneys received “Lawyer of the Year” honors. Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman was recognized for his work in Administrative / Regulatory Law in Miami, and Partner Michael J. Kurzman was recognized for Litigation – Construction in Fort Lauderdale.

Best Lawyers has employed the same transparent methodology for more than 35 years, based entirely on peer review. 

The following includes all Firm attorneys named and areas in which they are recognized:

Miami, FL

• Lillian Arango (Real Estate Law)
• Mitchell A. Bierman (Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Contracts)
• Daniela Cimo (Ones to Watch: Land Use and Zoning Law)
• Maria Victoria Currais (Real Estate Law)
• Jeffrey Decarlo (Commercial Litigation, Public Finance Law)
• Kelsie M. Elmer (Ones to Watch: Real Estate Law)
• Alan K. Fertel (Sports Law)
• Chad S. Friedman (Land Use and Zoning Law, Real Estate Law)
• Jessika Arce Graham (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law)
• Edward G. Guedes (Appellate Practice)
• Stephen J. Helfman (Land Use and Zoning Law)
• Stephanie Herbello (Ones to Watch: Land Use and Zoning Law)
• Judelande Jeune (Ones to Watch: Municipal Law)
• Juan P. Loumiet (Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law)
• Justin Luger (Commercial Litigation)
• Edward O. Martos (Land Use and Zoning Law)
• Pooja Patel (Ones to Watch: Litigation – Labor and Employment)
• Roger C. Pou (Ones to Watch: Municipal Law)
• Anthony L. Recio (Land Use and Zoning Law)
• Katharine Rodriguez-Wilson (Ones to Watch: Real Estate Law)
• Paul Ryder (Employment Law – Management)
• Joseph H. Serota (Commercial Litigation)
• Eduardo M. Soto (Real Estate Law)
• Richard Jay Weiss (Government Relations Practice)
• Laura K. Wendell (Appellate Practice)
• David M. Wolpin (Employment Law – Management, Government Relations Practice)

Fort Lauderdale, FL

• Daniel L. Abbott (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Land Use and Zoning)
• Candice Balmori (Land Use and Zoning Law)
• Mitchell J. Burnstein (Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law)
• Jamie A. Cole (Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law)
• Anne R. Flanigan (Commercial Litigation)
• Alicia Gonzalez (Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Real Estate Law)
• Michael J. Kurzman (Construction Law, Litigation – Construction)
• Matthew H. Mandel (Commercial Litigation)
• Matthew J. Pearl (Community Association Law)
• Bryan C. Siddique (Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation) 
• Lori Smith-Lalla (Municipal Law)
• Eric L. Stettin (Commercial Litigation)
• Susan L. Trevarthen (Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law)
• Peter D. Waldman (Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law)
• Michael A. Weitzner (Ones to Watch: Litigation – Labor and Employment)

Boca Raton, FL

• Howard D. Dubosar (Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Bankruptcy)
• Rana M. Gorzeck (Real Estate Law)
• Erica Hausdorff (Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation)
• Andrew S. Maurodis (Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law)
• Debra Reese (Land Use and Zoning Law)
• Jeremy S. Rosner (Ones to Watch: Commercial Litigation)
• Brett J. Schneider (Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Union, Litigation – Labor and Employment)
• David N. Tolces (Municipal Law, Real Estate Law)

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Super Lawyers recognizes distinguished attorneys who have undergone a rigorous screening process and are ultimately selected for inclusion in their annual list of exceptional legal professionals. Published by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service of attorneys from more than 70 practice areas and determines its rankings through independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. Only the top 5 percent of outstanding lawyers in Florida are rated by Super Lawyers, while no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers under 40 years old or who have practiced for fewer than 10 years are selected as Rising Stars.

The firm’s recognized attorneys are listed below.

Miami

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Mitchell Bierman
• Alan K. Fertel
• Edward G. Guedes
• Joseph H. Serota

Fort Lauderdale

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Mitchell J. Burnstein
• Jamie A. Cole
• Michael J. Kurzman
• Susan Trevarthen
• Peter D. Waldman

Recognized as Rising Stars

• Chanae Wood

Boca Raton

Recognized as Super Lawyers

• Howard D. DuBosar
• Alen H. Hsu
• Brett J. Schneider

Recognized as Rising Stars

● Jeremey Rosner

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The article discusses a decision by a three-judge panel of the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami-Dade County, which upheld Circuit Judge Reemberto Diaz’s ruling that North Miami Council members acted within Florida law when they voted to move the election date.

Ed represented the city of North Miami in the case. He told the Miami Herald that because the appeals court simply upheld the trial court’s ruling without elaborating in a written opinion of their own, “technically that kind of decision is not binding precedent.” 

Nevertheless, Ed said Florida law allows municipalities to change the election date via ordinance and without voter input. 

“It is very, very clear that the Florida Legislature authorized this kind of election date-changing by cities, and to do so by ordinance notwithstanding a charter,” Ed said.

He emphasized that making the change is “a one-time shot.” “This isn’t just a mechanism for cities to abuse the process and sitting elected officials to continuously extend their terms in office, because it’s a one-shot alignment,” Ed said. “Once you align, that’s it. You’re done.”

Ed is Board Certified in Appellate Practice by the Florida Bar and is chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group. He has litigated dozens of appeals before the Florida Supreme Court, Florida’s district courts of appeal, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals in a wide variety of matters, including medical malpractice, premises liability, probate, First Amendment and constitutional litigation, family law, state and federal administrative rule-making and regulation, home rule authority and preemption, election law, civil rights, land use and zoning, intellectual property, and labor and employment issues.

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One commentator said that Ed “is a very effective and skilled written and oral advocate.” Chambers also noted that Ed “is experienced across a wide variety of complex appeals and disputes, including IP matters, land use and zoning issues, election law, and medical malpractice claims.”

Chambers USA annually ranks the preeminence of law firms and lawyers across key practice areas throughout the country. The rankings are based on extensive research and thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients. Individual rankings reflect qualities such as legal knowledge and experience, ability, effectiveness, and client service.

View the full guide here.

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During the hearing, attorneys for the Clevelander hotel accused the city of delaying compliance with the ruling. Ed countered that Miami Beach is taking steps to comply while also pursuing an appeal. “The city has received proposals from contractors for the repainting and other work that would be required to comply,” he explained, pushing back against assertions that Miami Beach is avoiding the court’s order. 

Ed is Board Certified in Appellate Practice by the Florida Bar and is chair of the firm’s Appellate Practice Group. He has litigated dozens of appeals before the Florida Supreme Court, Florida’s district courts of appeal, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals in a wide variety of matters, including medical malpractice, premises liability, probate, First Amendment and constitutional litigation, family law, state and federal administrative rule-making and regulation, home rule authority and preemption, election law, civil rights, land use and zoning, intellectual property, and labor and employment issues.

Read the full article here: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article299774564.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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