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The Miami Office of Cozen O’Connor serves as a strategic operations base for many of the firm’s domestic and international clients. Located in the heart of Miami’s expanding financial and business district, and in close proximity to federal and state courts, the firm’s attorneys in Miami provide a full range of services. The Miami office has attorneys leading corporate, real estate, and finance transactions, including for startup companies and emerging markets. Miami attorneys handle complex commercial litigation of all types and have particular experience in construction litigation, intellectual property litigation, and related matters, and has an experienced labor and employment practice with attorneys who are board certified in the area. Cozen O’Connor’s immigration practice is headquartered in Miami. Miami also has a very robust insurance practice that includes both subrogation and recovery and insurance coverage.

Cozen O’Connor attorneys practice without boarders giving our local clients access to lawyers throughout the United States and Canada and puts additional practice areas at their fingertips. Some of these unique areas include: tax, lobbying, white collar, securities, transportation, private client services, and others. Attorneys in our Miami office are also actively involved the South Florida community including in the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the Beacon Council, the European American Chamber of Commerce, the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami, the National Association of Subrogation Professionals, Florida Bar Committees, the Dade County Bar Association. We look forward to participating in the Habitat for Humanity building blitz each year as well. 

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Daniel Alvarez

Daniel Alvarez

Associate

Scott Bettridge

Scott Bettridge

Chair, Immigration Practice

Simeon D. Brier

Simeon D. Brier

Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Chair, DEI Strategies & Solutions

Christian S. Bruno

Christian S. Bruno

Member

Nestor C. Bustamante, IV

Nestor C. Bustamante, IV

Associate

Tiffany Bustamante

Tiffany Bustamante

Co-Chair, Bad Faith Group

Jordan D. Chisolm

Jordan D. Chisolm

Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

Matthew B.  Criscuolo

Matthew B. Criscuolo

Member

J. Kent Crocker

J. Kent Crocker

Member

John David Dickenson

John David Dickenson

Regional Manager, Global Insurance Department – East

Jason Domark

Jason Domark

Office Managing Partner

Sam B. Edelstein

Sam B. Edelstein

Associate

Arielle Eisenberg

Arielle Eisenberg

Member

Susan N.  Eisenberg

Susan N. Eisenberg

Member

Taylor Evans

Taylor Evans

Associate

Cameron Ewing

Cameron Ewing

Attorney

James A. Gale

James A. Gale

Co-Chair, Intellectual Property Litigation

Jonathan E. Gale

Jonathan E. Gale

Member

Juan Garrido

Juan Garrido

Counsel

Jose Carlos (J.C.) Gonzalez

Jose Carlos (J.C.) Gonzalez

Attorney

Joshua R. Goodman

Joshua R. Goodman

Chair, Subrogation & Recovery, Southeast Region

Tracey A. Jordan

Tracey A. Jordan

Counsel

Anne Kardas

Anne Kardas

Attorney

Jermaine A. Lee

Jermaine A. Lee

Member

Samuel  A. Lewis

Samuel A. Lewis

Co-Chair, Copyright Practice

Orlando Lopez-Fernandez

Orlando Lopez-Fernandez

Associate

Kurt K. Lunkenheimer

Kurt K. Lunkenheimer

Member

Richard J. Maleski

Richard J. Maleski

Member

Daniel Matos

Daniel Matos

Associate

Ashley Park

Ashley Park

Associate

Christopher J. Preate

Christopher J. Preate

Member

Janet Rayo

Janet Rayo

Associate

Joseph F. Rich

Joseph F. Rich

Member

Karl O. Riley

Karl O. Riley

Member

Ashley Gomez-Rodon

Ashley Gomez-Rodon

Associate

Ralf R. Rodriguez

Ralf R. Rodriguez

Member

Stephanie Roman

Stephanie Roman

Associate

Hayley Ryan

Hayley Ryan

Associate

Martin T. Schrier

Martin T. Schrier

Chief Strategy Partner

Steven H. Silton

Steven H. Silton

Member

Paul Souferis

Paul Souferis

Associate

David M. Stahl

David M. Stahl

Member

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Cozen O’Connor Recognized as a “Best Law Firm” in 31 Practice Areas Nationwide, 54 Practice Areas Regionally

November 07, 2024 In 2024, Best Lawyers received more than 100,000 client references and observed a 65% increase in client participation in their survey.

Michael Heller Talks to Law360 About his Re-election to CEO, Surviving the Pandemic, What Comes Next

October 15, 2024 Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.

Lawdragon Names Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to Its Annual List of Leading Corporate Employment Lawyers

October 01, 2024 Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its annual list of Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers. Among the honorees are Joseph Tilson, A. Martin Wickliff, Jr., Anna Wermuth, Jeremy Glenn, Susan Eisenberg, and Michael Schmidt.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024 Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

Six Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property

July 12, 2024 Frank Abramonte, Thomas Fisher, James Gale, Shane Hardy, Hugh Marbury, and Camille Miller were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property. Abramonte, Fisher, Gale, and Marbury were named Patent Stars.

Super Lawyers Names 15 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2024 Florida List

July 03, 2024 Eight Cozen O’Connor attorneys have been recognized as Super Lawyers, including Susan N. Eisenberg, James A. Gale, Howard S. Krooks, Samuel A. Lewis, Ellen S. Morris, Stuart R. Morris, Ralf R. Rodriguez, and Martin T. Schrier. The seven Cozen O’Connor attorneys recognized as Rising Stars are Heather Beale, Tiffany Bustamante, J. Kent Crocker, Arielle Eisenberg, Alexandra J. Schultz, Natasha Shaikh, and Paul Souferis.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024 Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Rebalancing IP Protection and Employee Mobility? [Daily Business Review]

May 01, 2024 Samuel Lewis authored an article discussing the complexities and challenges of using noncompetition agreements in intellectual property law to protect a company's trade secrets.

JD Supra Recognizes Cozen O’Connor Attorneys in 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards

March 27, 2024 Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Olivera, Lawrence Prosen, and Frances Rayer have been selected as top authors for JD Supra’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards for their thought leadership on key topics during 2023. Additionally, David Adams and Scott Bettridge were recognized for authoring a top-read article on immigration.

Cozen O’Connor Promotes 23 Attorneys to Member

March 15, 2024 “This is a group of terrific lawyers across many offices and practices areas and we look forward to following their achievements,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller.

Cozen O’Connor Announces New Group Chairs, Office Managing Partners, Other Promotions

February 15, 2024 The firm announced several new practice group chairs, office managing partners, and leaders of firm committees and initiatives

Arielle Eisenberg Named “On the Rise” by Daily Business Review’s Florida Legal Awards

February 01, 2024 Cozen O'Connor is pleased to announce that Arielle Eisenberg, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been selected as an honoree for the Daily Business Review’s Florida Legal Awards in the On the Rise (Large Firm) category.

Jason Domark Appointed Co-Chair of the ABA Commercial and Business Litigation Committee International Litigation Subcommittee

November 17, 2023 Jason Domark, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been appointed co-chair of the International Litigation Subcommittee for the American Bar Association Commercial and Business Litigation Committee.

James Gale Appointed Co-Chair of the ABA Commercial and Business Litigation Section Trade Secrets Litigation Subcommittee

November 13, 2023 James Gale, co-chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property Litigation group, has been appointed co-chair of the Trade Secrets Litigation Subcommittee for the American Bar Association Commercial and Business Litigation Section.

Cozen O’Connor Member Arielle Eisenberg Named an “Up and Comer” by South Florida Business and Wealth Magazine

October 05, 2023 Arielle Eisenberg, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, has been named an “Up and Comer” by South Florida Business and Wealth magazine.

Cozen O’Connor Hires Kurt Konrad Lunkenheimer, Expanding its White Collar Practice to South Florida

September 18, 2023 Kurt Konrad Lunkenheimer, a trial lawyer turned federal prosecutor in Miami, has joined its White Collar Defense & Investigations group.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023 Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Business Today Names 32 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to Its Top 10 Lists

July 28, 2023 These lists recognize lawyers “mastering,” “leading,” “revolutionizing,” and “dominating” their fields in their respective states and nationwide.

Arbitration Compelled Based on Unsigned Fee Agreement

July 18, 2023 Jason Domark was quoted in an American Bar Association Litigation Section article discussing Zimmerman v. Sherman and the additional steps the law firm could have taken to potentially avoid enforcement litigation.

Legal 500 Recognizes Six Cozen O’Connor Practice Areas and 16 Attorneys in its 2023 Guide

July 10, 2023 Cozen O'Connor's Aviation (Litigation/Regulation), Construction, L&E, M&A (Midmarket), Shipping (Finance and Litigation/Regulation) practices were ranked by the Legal 500.

Super Lawyers Names 12 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2023 Florida List

June 30, 2023 Selection to Super Lawyers is based on peer nominations and evaluations, combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5% of attorneys are named Super Lawyers; only 2.5% of attorneys are listed as Rising Stars.

Jason Domark Named President-Elect of the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami

June 13, 2023 Jason Domark, a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, has been named president-elect of the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami.

Simeon Brier Elected Vice Mayor of the Parkland City Commission

November 30, 2022 Cozen O’Connor is proud to announce that Simeon Brier has been elected vice mayor of the Parkland City Commission and reelected as the District One city commissioner.

How I Made Office Managing Partner: 'Empowerment of Others Is Always a Key Ingredient to Running a Successful Initiative,' Says Susan N. Eisenberg of Cozen O’Connor

October 27, 2022 Susan Eisenberg spoke with Law.com in a Q&A to discuss her time in a leadership role at Cozen O'Connor.

Lawdragon Names Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Among The Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers

August 24, 2022 Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its 2022 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.

More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 22, 2022 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Goodman and Rich Complete Mediation Certification

August 03, 2022 Joshua R. Goodman and Joseph F. Rich completed training and certification to be Civil Circuit and County mediators in the state of Florida.

Cozen O’ Connor Attorneys Author New Fiduciary Litigation Book for ABA

March 04, 2022 Cozen O’Connor announced that commercial litigation attorneys Jason Domark and Ashley Gomez-Rodon from its Miami office and Aaron Krauss from its Philadelphia office authored chapters of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) latest book, titled Litigating Fiduciary Duty Claims. Additionally, Domark served as editor of the publication.

Leading the Way: Cozen O'Connor's Susan Eisenberg on Leading a Northern Firm's Florida Expansion

December 15, 2021 Susan Eisenberg did a Q&A with the Daily Business Review discussing challenges and other decisions that will shape the direction of the Miami office and the firm at large for years to come.

Jason Domark Featured in Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami Member Spotlight

November 29, 2021 Jason Domark, member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department, was featured in the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami Member Spotlight.

Lawdragon Names six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Among the Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers

November 19, 2021 Lawdragon has named six members of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department to its 2021 list of the Top 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers.

Cozen O’Connor Continues Florida Expansion with Addition of Construction Litigator Ralf R. Rodriguez

October 13, 2021 Ralf R. Rodriguez joins our Miami office. He will be a member of the Construction Law Group.

Joe Rich Selected To Serve as Secretary on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals

October 05, 2021 Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Joseph Rich, member of the firm’s Subrogation & Recovery Department, has been selected by the board of directors of the National Association of Subrogation Professionals (NASP) to serve as secretary on the board’s Executive Committee.

Super Lawyers Names Five Cozen O’Connor Attorneys to its 2021 Florida List

June 24, 2021 Super Lawyers has named five Cozen O’Connor attorneys to its 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list.

Susan Eisenberg and Jennifer Taylor Selected as Honorees for the DBR’s Florida Legal Awards

April 01, 2021 Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Susan Eisenberg and Jennifer Taylor, members of the firm’s Labor & Employment Department, have been selected as honorees for the Daily Business Review’s Florida Legal Awards.

Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Eisenberg, Ferrer, Giotto and Tilson Recognized in 2021 Chambers Global Rankings

February 18, 2021 Chambers Global has recognized four Cozen O’ Connor attorneys, Susan Eisenberg (Miami – Labor & Employment), Geoffrey Ferrer (New York – Transportation & Trade), Thomas Giotto (Pittsburgh – Labor and Employment) and Joseph Tilson (Chicago – Labor & Employment), as worldwide leaders in their respective practices. All four attorneys are also ranked in the Chambers USA Guide.

Six Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Recognized by the South Florida Legal Guide

February 02, 2021 Six Cozen O'Connor attorneys have been honored by the South Florida Legal Guide for their work in South Florida over the last year.

Jason Domark Appointed to Board of Directors of Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami

July 15, 2020 Jason Domark, member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation department, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Estate Planning Council of Greater Miami.

Contacts

Jason Domark

Office Managing Partner

jdomark@cozen.com

(305) 358-2996

Jordan D. Chisolm

Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

jchisolm@cozen.com

(786) 871-3950

Ellsworth Baptiste

Office Manager

EBaptiste@cozen.com

(305) 358-4694