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Broad and Cassel Receives Prominent Recognition in Chambers USA
Posted June 21, 2011
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11 South Florida Attorneys Recognized within 2011 Edition, Healthcare Practice Ranked Among Best in the Country
SOUTH FLORIDA.; -- The Florida-based law firm Broad and Cassel has once again received recognition by prominent legal guide Chambers USA: A Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers, the only legal directory to rank law firms and individual attorneys. In total, the 2011 edition highlights 19 Broad and Cassel attorneys as leaders in their respective fields, while the firm is listed as among the best in 9 statewide practice areas and 2 national practice areas.
South Florida attorneys recognized within the latest edition, include Kathleen Deutsch, Clifford Hertz, Gabriel L. Imperato, Arvin J. Jaffe, Patricia Lebow, Miriam de Oliveira, Lester Perling, Beverly Pohl, Mark F. Raymond, Stephanie Russo and Mike Segal.
Leading the way, the firm's nationally recognized Health Law Practice Group received top honors within the State of Florida, which included the ranking of five individual attorneys in addition to the group's collective Band One ranking, the highest ranking Chambers USA awards. Notably, the group's leading attorneys, Gabriel Imperato and Mike Segal, also received national recognition in their respective areas of practice, ranking among the best in the country.
The following are South Florida-related excerpts of the 2011 Chamber USA commentary:
Banking & Finance: Broad and Cassel's 18-strong banking and institutional lending group is increasingly prominent for its large-scale finance work and loan restructuring. The team proves popular with many institutional clients. Sources say: "They are very good in this field; they have an impressive client roster." Key Individuals: Arvin Jaffe works at the firm's Boca Raton office, and represents domestic and foreign banks in a variety of real estate and non-real estate-based financings.
Corporate/M&A: This firm has a solid reputation in Florida for undertaking a range of corporate and securities work on behalf of both domestic and international clients. The group's 18 attorneys are based across the state and represent clients such as Tampa Electric, Greater Orlando Aviation Authority and Perry Ellis International. Sources say: "They provide the support of a large firm but treat you as if you were their only client."Key Individuals: Kathleen Deutsch is based in West Palm Beach, and is "very bright and very fast, always demonstrating an excellent turnaround time on a wide range of corporate and financing topics," comment her clients. A recent highlight is her representation of Seanergy Maritime Holdings in an underwritten public offering of $30 million worth of shares of its common stock. On this matter and others, Deutsch has been ably supported by promising Miami-based senior counsel Miriam de Olivera, who joins the rankings this year. She is recommended by clients, who say she "has always been ready, willing and able to meet all our needs."
Healthcare: This well-rounded practice is among the best in the state for healthcare litigation and fraud and abuse cases. The team has a broad geographical spread with offices in Miami, Tallahassee and Fort Lauderdale. It attracts a diverse range of clients, who consistently praise the team's depth of knowledge and experience. DaVita and Health Management Services are among its larger clients. Sources say: "The attorneys are exceptionally knowledgeable, seasoned and provide excellent value for money."Key Individuals: Gabriel Imperato is praised as "a real guru of healthcare law, with the heart and soul of a litigator." He is an expert in white-collar crime, healthcare fraud and compliance, and is currently representing a major Florida healthcare system in compliance and enforcement proceedings. Mike Segal is admired by peers for his "business acumen and depth of experience." He heads the group, recently representing the Radiology Associates of South Florida in a contractual matter. Lester Perling provides "strong and practical advice" on a diverse array of healthcare issues. He particularly focuses on white-collar crime, fraud and third-party reimbursement issues. Of late, he has been involved in a large alleged Medicaid fraud investigation. Stephanie Russo is a litigator, who is praised by sources as "always one step ahead." She recently defended a hospital in a matter regarding the termination of a physician's medical staff membership and clinical privileges.
Nationwide: Healthcare: Regulatory & Litigation: Gabriel Imperato of Broad and Cassel impress clients with his "practical and professional advice, and excellent oratory skills." Clients turn to him with matters such as government investigations and litigation.
Nationwide: Healthcare: Transactional: Mike Segal heads the group at Broad and Cassel, and is widely respected for transactional work. He is sought after for his expertise in medical group consolidation and formation
Litigation: Appellate: Beverly Pohl of Broad and Cassel is respected by peers as a "terrific appellate lawyer." She has recently been busy with a number of foreclosure matters.
Litigation: General Commercial: With eight offices spread across Florida, Broad and Cassel's litigation team truly offers statewide reach. The 60-attorney practice group handles a wide variety of work including high-value construction litigation and commercial foreclosure and product liability cases. Over the past year the firm has handled several securities fraud actions in addition to other high-profile cases, including the representation of clients in the ongoing matters surrounding the Madoff Ponzi scheme. Sources say: "It does an excellent job of staffing cases." Key Individuals: Managing partner of the Miami office Mark Raymond has significant capabilities in a variety of disputes, including general commercial, construction and securities matters. On the recommendation of the FTC, Federal Judge Alan Gold recently appointed Raymond as receiver over various defendant entities that provided loan modification services to homeowners. Patricia Lebow "is simply outstanding. She has great connections and is respected by peers." She recently advised Osprey Cove Hobe Sound on litigation threatened by a homeowners' association.
Real Estate: This solid performer covers both transactional and land use matters, and represents a varied mix of clients. The team has expertise in condominiums, commercial and distressed real estate and affordable housing. The group has recently been working on Legacy Healthcare Properties Trust's $240 million acquisition of a national senior housing portfolio. Sources say: "What you get with them is a national firm in terms of intellect and experience, at a local billable rate." Key Individuals: Land use and zoning specialist Clifford Hertz is "very, very good at what he does." He represents entrepreneurial and institutional clients in a variety of major real estate, land use and governmental matters.
The Chambers USA: A Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers, is an independent, objective, research-based legal directory. Attorneys and law firms are selected for inclusion by strong recommendations from the market and according to reputation. Full-time researchers conducted thousands of interviews in order to determine the most exceptional law firms and attorneys. Based in London, Chambers and Partners began as a general book publisher in 1969, then launched a legal recruitment consultancy four years later. The Chambers Directory has been published since 1990.
Broad and Cassel is one of Florida's most prestigious corporate law firms, serving clients worldwide from Boca Raton, Destin, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Founded by Alvin Cassel and Shepard Broad in 1946, the Firm has more than 160 attorneys with extensive experience in a wide variety of practice areas including: Corporate and Securities; Construction Law and Litigation; Real Estate Development; Estate Planning and Trusts; Commercial Litigation; Health Law; Law Use and Environmental Law; Taxation; Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights; Labor and Employment; Eminent Domain; Auto Dealership/Repair Shop Defense and Regulatory Compliance; Appellate Law; Public Finance and Capital Projects; and White Collar Crime and Civil Fraud Defense. For more information, please visit us online at www.broadandcassel.com.
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