Mitchell J. Burnstein – Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman https://www.wsh-law.com At the Crossroads of Business, Government & the Law Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:12:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 WSHC+B Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-selected-for-inclusion-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:21:00 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12391 Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.  Thirty-eight lawyers were recognized across nineteen distinct practice areas, and thirteen attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch. Two of our attorneys received “Lawyer of the Year” honors. Miami Office Managing […]

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]]> Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. 

Thirty-eight lawyers were recognized across nineteen distinct practice areas, and thirteen 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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Boca Raton, FL

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]]> All Four WSHC+B Managing Partners Named As SFBJ’s 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/all-four-wshcb-managing-partners-named-as-sfbjs-2025-power-leaders-in-law-accounting/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:05:30 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12273 WSHC+B is proud to announce that the South Florida Business Journal has named all four of WSHC+B’s Managing Directors to its 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting list. Firm Managing Director Mitchell J. Burnstein, Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman, Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Director Jamie A. Cole, and Boca Raton Office Managing […]

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]]> WSHC+B is proud to announce that the South Florida Business Journal has named all four of WSHC+B’s Managing Directors to its 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting list.

Firm Managing Director Mitchell J. Burnstein, Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman, Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Director Jamie A. Cole, and Boca Raton Office Managing Director Brett J. Schneider were recognized for their leadership in shaping strategy, mentoring attorneys, and guiding WSHC+B’s continued impact.

This annual series spotlights the region’s most influential legal and financial professionals driving innovation and business growth across South Florida.

To view the full list of 2025 honorees for Power Leaders in Law & Accounting, please click here for part one and click here for part two of the list.

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]]> WSHC+B Partners Recognized in Florida Trend’s 2025 Notable Managing Partners List https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-partners-recognized-in-florida-trends-2025-notable-managing-partners-list/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:49:41 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12256 Firm Managing Director Mitchell J. Burnstein, Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman, Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Director Jamie A. Cole, and Boca Raton Office Managing Director Brett J. Schneider were recognized by Florida Trend in its annual 2025 Notable Managing Partners list. Florida Trend’s editorial review team vetted and selected individual managing partners who […]

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]]> Firm Managing Director Mitchell J. Burnstein, Miami Office Managing Director Mitchell A. Bierman, Fort Lauderdale Office Managing Director Jamie A. Cole, and Boca Raton Office Managing Director Brett J. Schneider were recognized by Florida Trend in its annual 2025 Notable Managing Partners list.

Florida Trend’s editorial review team vetted and selected individual managing partners who qualified for inclusion by meeting and exceeding specific criteria and methodology parameters that were adopted for its nomination process. The state’s most influential managing partners were selected after a year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend.

Representing our offices throughout South Florida, each WSHC+B managing partner plays a key role in advancing the firm’s development throughout the region. Their commitment and leadership has made them recognized in the profession, mentors within their teams, and advocates for their communities.

Click here to view Florida Trend’s Legal Elite – Notable Managing Partners list.

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]]> WSHC+B Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-recognized-as-2025-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:02:44 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12217 WSHC+B is pleased to announce that 12 of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list, with two additional attorneys recognized as Rising Stars. 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 […]

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]]> WSHC+B is pleased to announce that 12 of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list, with two additional attorneys recognized as Rising Stars.

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

Fort Lauderdale

Recognized as Super Lawyers

Recognized as Rising Stars

Boca Raton

Recognized as Super Lawyers

Recognized as Rising Stars

● Jeremey Rosner

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]]> WSHC+B Named Among Florida Trend’s “Biggest Law Firms In Florida” https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-named-among-florida-trends-biggest-law-firms-in-florida/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Wed, 07 May 2025 19:24:24 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=12061 WSHC+B is proud to announce that our firm has been named among Florida Trend’s “Biggest Law Firms in Florida” for 2025. Top Florida executives recognized from the firm include Mitchell Burnstein, Jamie A. Cole, Mitchell A. Bierman, Brett J. Schneider, and Chad S. Friedman. The annual list recognizes national and international firms based in Florida […]

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]]> WSHC+B is proud to announce that our firm has been named among Florida Trend’s “Biggest Law Firms in Florida” for 2025. Top Florida executives recognized from the firm include Mitchell Burnstein, Jamie A. Cole, Mitchell A. Bierman, Brett J. Schneider, and Chad S. Friedman.

The annual list recognizes national and international firms based in Florida with between 75 and 500 employed attorneys, highlighting their significant size, reach, and impact across the state.

View the full list here.

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]]> WSHC+B Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2025 https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-selected-for-inclusion-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2025/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:21:06 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=11292 Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.  Of the 47 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 14 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch.  Best Lawyers has employed the […]

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]]> Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. 

Of the 47 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 14 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch. 

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

Fort Lauderdale

Boca Raton

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]]> WSHC+B Attorneys Selected For Inclusion In The Best Lawyers In America 2024 https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-selected-for-inclusion-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2024/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:02:12 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=10645 Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.  Of the 41 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 12 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch.  Best Lawyers has employed the […]

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]]> Congratulations to all our attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. 

Of the 41 lawyers recognized, 12 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for the very first time and 12 attorneys were recognized as Ones to Watch. 

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

Fort Lauderdale

Boca Raton

Tampa, FL

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]]> WSHC+B ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED AS 2023 SUPER LAWYERS AND RISING STARS https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-attorneys-recognized-as-2023-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:13:53 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=10567 The Firm is proud to announce that 11 attorneys have been named to the 2023 Super Lawyers list, while 7 attorneys have been recognized as 2023 Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes distinguished attorneys who have undergone a rigorous screening process and who are ultimately selected for inclusion in their annual list of exceptional legal professionals. […]

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]]> The Firm is proud to announce that 11 attorneys have been named to the 2023 Super Lawyers list, while 7 attorneys have been recognized as 2023 Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers recognizes distinguished attorneys who have undergone a rigorous screening process and who 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

Recognized as Rising Star

Fort Lauderdale

Recognized as Super Lawyers

Recognized as Rising Stars

Boca Raton

Recognized as Super Lawyers

Recognized as Rising Stars

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]]> WSHC+B Names New Partners in Miami and Tampa https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/wshcb-names-new-partners-in-miami-and-tampa/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Mon, 09 Jan 2023 19:17:51 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=10117 Accomplished attorneys Marlon Hill and Sarah Johnston previously served as Of Counsel before earning promotions Miami and Tampa, FL – Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) named Marlon Hill and Sarah Johnston new partners in the law firm’s Miami and Tampa offices, respectively. Both attorneys previously served as Of Counsel at WSHC+B before earning […]

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]]> Accomplished attorneys Marlon Hill and Sarah Johnston previously served as Of Counsel before earning promotions

Miami and Tampa, FL – Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman (WSHC+B) named Marlon Hill and Sarah Johnston new partners in the law firm’s Miami and Tampa offices, respectively. Both attorneys previously served as Of Counsel at WSHC+B before earning the promotions.

Based in the firm’s Miami office, Hill advises business owners on all aspects of starting and structuring their businesses and not-for-profit organizations, from drafting contracts to securing intellectual property, especially across the tourism, hospitality, media and entertainment industries.

A civic and community leader who has served in many roles across South Florida, especially within the African-American and Caribbean-American communities, Hill is currently a board member of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Miami Parking Authority, Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation and BMe Community and is an active member of the Orange Bowl Committee. He recently served as a member of the board of directors for The Miami Foundation and Miami Book Fair International.

Hill is a past president of the Caribbean Bar Association and one of the Inaugural Fellows in the Miami Foundation’s Miami Fellows Initiative, a signature local leadership development program.

Based in the firm’s Tampa office, Johnston has extensive experience representing municipalities in procurement, land use and zoning, public finance, public utilities, real estate, Public/Private Partnerships (P3), Community Redevelopment Agencies and legislative matters, among others. Johnston’s unique and varied experience allows her to have an understanding of public sector needs, which is evident in her collaborative approach to working with clients.

In addition to serving as County Attorney for Hardee County and as Village Attorney for Miami Shores Village, Johnston was appointed in October 2022 to serve as Town Attorney for the Town of Kenneth City. She provides counsel to the Mayor, Town Council and staff for the Town, which is located in southern Pinellas County.

“Marlon and Sarah are talented attorneys who represent our law firm in the best possible fashion on behalf of our clients and in their community leadership,” Firm Managing Director Mitch Burnstein said. “Both joined us within the past few years and quickly made a tremendous impact on the firm. We look forward to supporting their continued growth and success as WSHC+B partners.”

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]]> Mitch Burnstein discusses 2022 firm growth with the Daily Business Review https://www.wsh-law.com/news-updates/mitch-burnstein-discusses-2022-firm-growth-with-the-daily-business-review/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:11:41 +0000 https://www.wsh-law.com/?p=10140 WSHC+B partner and firm managing director, Mitch Burnstein, spoke with the Daily Business Review regarding the firm’s expansion over the past year. “Our growth this year was quite organic actually. At the beginning of the year, we never set out to add a certain number of attorneys or create new practice areas,” Mitch said. “We’re […]

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]]> WSHC+B partner and firm managing director, Mitch Burnstein, spoke with the Daily Business Review regarding the firm’s expansion over the past year.

“Our growth this year was quite organic actually. At the beginning of the year, we never set out to add a certain number of attorneys or create new practice areas,” Mitch said. “We’re just busy in our core areas, and we needed to add lawyers.”

One example Mitch gave was how Florida’s legislation around education has kept the firm’s newly expanded education practice active. Additionally, the firm’s disaster relief practice expanded with work related to Hurricane Irma even before Hurricane Ian hit Florida’s west coast.

The firm added 11 lawyers to its Florida offices in 2022.

Read the full article here: https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2022/12/30/as-big-law-moved-in-which-law-firms-had-the-most-growth-in-south-florida/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

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