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]]>On February 24, Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order launching the Florida DOGE Task Force, a state-level initiative aimed at eliminating inefficiencies and reducing costs across governmental agencies and potentially government-funded private entities, vendors, partners, and contractors. This task force will operate for one year, using artificial intelligence to conduct audits and recommend budget cuts.
These entities will likely face increased scrutiny and be required to comply with audit findings and implement recommended changes. WSHC+B advises local governments and government-funded entities undergoing government investigations and audits, providing guidance to navigate compliance requirements and regulatory reviews. Our team has extensive experience advising public sector clients on audit response strategies and risk management.
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Click here to read the official statement and here to read a New York Times article about the Florida DOGE Task Force.
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]]>The post WSHC+B Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America 2025 appeared first on Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman.
]]>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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]]>“We are thrilled to be selected by the DBR as a 2024 Florida Legal Awards finalist in the Innovators category. Our well-rounded RTWC2026 Focus Group is at the forefront of helping businesses and governments take advantage of the exciting opportunities offered by the 2026 FIFA World Cup games being hosted in South Florida,” says Marlon Hill, WSHC+B Partner and member of the RTWC2026 Focus Group.
Our RTWC2026 Focus Group, composed of Alan K. Fertel, Chad S. Friedman, Fabio Giallanza, Marlon A. Hill, Mitchell A. Bierman, and Nelson Slosbergas, will be at the forefront of the Firm’s efforts in assisting clients with their World Cup-related business activities.
The firm’s RTWC2026 Focus Group will be honored at the DBR’s Florida Legal Awards event on April 4, 2024.
Read more here: https://www.law.com/dailybusinessreview/2024/03/10/innovators-weiss-serota-helfman-cole-bierman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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]]>The post WSHC+B’s Road to the World Cup 2026 Focus Group recognized by DBR Florida Legal Awards appeared first on Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman.
]]>Our Road to the World Cup Focus Group – RTWC2026 Focus Group, composed of Alan K. Fertel, Chad S. Friedman, Fabio Giallanza, Marlon A. Hill, Mitchell A. Bierman, and Nelson Slosbergas, was recognized for its innovative approach to providing professional assistance to clients preparing for the 2026 World Cup.
The RTWC2026 Focus Group will be at the forefront of the Firm’s efforts in assisting clients with their World Cup-related business activities. With its multilingual and multicultural team, the RTWC2026 Focus Group is well versed in serving domestic as well as international businesses and organizations in French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish and Hebrew.
The firm’s RTWC2026 Focus Group will be honored at the DBR’s Florida Legal Awards event on April 4, 2024.
To view the full list of honorees and finalists, click here.
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]]>The post WSHC+B Creates 2026 FIFA World Cup Focus Group appeared first on Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman.
]]>The World Cup will be held in 3 host countries: the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, 2026. As the largest FIFA World Cup with forty-eight (48) participating teams, the 2026 World Cup will draw millions of visitors and the support of numerous local and multinational sponsors.
Miami has been selected as one of 16 host cities in the United States and the Hard Rock stadium in Miami Gardens will be the venue for matches. Other locales in Miami-Dade County and around South Florida, including those surrounding major transportation hubs, universities, and other public venues, will benefit from the hosting of this international sporting event.
WSHC+B has a proven track record in assisting both public and private entities with the production and hosting of major sporting and cultural events in Miami and South Florida. The focus group, named the Road to The World Cup – RTWC2026 Group, is composed of professionals practicing in the areas of governmental affairs, sports and entertainment, immigration, intellectual property, business transactions, labor & employment, and real property.
Attorneys at WSHC+B have represented event stakeholders and producers during various stages of event planning, promotion, and final production, including the challenges of balancing neighborhood quality of life and the economic impact of the events. WSHC+B attorneys have been involved with, in different capacities, major events such as Superbowls, NBA championships, Miss Universe, Formula 1 races, Art Basel Miami Beach, NASCAR, Miami Caribbean Carnival, international tennis tournaments, and the Miami International Boat Show, among others.
The RTWC2026 Group will be at the forefront of the Firm’s efforts in assisting clients with their World Cup-related business activities. With its multilingual and multicultural team, the RTWC2026 Group is well versed in serving domestic as well as international businesses and organizations in French, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish and Hebrew.
Clients may leverage the expertise of the RTWC2026 Group to receive assistance in such matters as participating in:
About Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L.:
Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L. is a prominent Florida law firm serving corporate, governmental and individual clients with an integrated array of professional services including commercial litigation, land-use and real estate law, construction law, telecommunications law, labor and employment law, government law and governmental relations. The firm has offices in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Tampa and Gainesville. For more information, visit www.wsh-law.com.?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
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]]>The post WSHC+B Attorneys Selected For Inclusion In The Best Lawyers In America 2024 appeared first on Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman.
]]>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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]]>The post WSHC+B attorneys named among Top Lawyers and Top Up and Comers in the 2022 South Florida Legal Guide appeared first on Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman.
]]>The firm’s attorneys included in the guide are listed below.
Top Lawyers
Mitchell A. Bierman – Government Relations, Litigation
Mitchell J. Burnstein – Eminent Domain
Jamie A. Cole – Government Litigation, Corporate And Business Litigation
Andrew Demers – Banking and Financial Institutions
Alan K. Fertel – Entertainment And Sports, Civil Litigation
Chad S. Friedman – Land Use, Zoning and Environmental Law
Edward G. Guedes – Appellate Law
Alen H. Hsu – Business and Real Estate Litigation
Michael J. Kurzman – Construction Law
John Quick – Litigation
Anthony L. Recio – Real Estate – Land Use And Zoning
Brett J. Schneider – Employment Law
Clifford A. Schulman – Environmental, Real Estate – Land Use And Zoning
Joseph H. Serota – Corporate And Business Litigation, Government Litigation
Marc I. Solomon – Business Organizations, Acquisitions and Conveyances
Richard J. Weiss – Government
Rana M. Gorzeck – Banking or Commercial Real Estate
Lewis R. Cohen – Banking or Commercial Real Estate
Top Up and Comers
Alicia Gonzalez – Real Estate, Eminent Domain
Justin D. Luger – Litigation
Edward O. Martos – Land Use And Zoning
Click here to view the full 2022 South Florida Legal Guide.
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]]>The post Joseph H. Serota, Chad Friedman, Laura K. Wendell successfully represented the City of Miami Gardens and the 2022 Formula One Miami Grand Prix Event appeared first on Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman.
]]>Last week, Judge Alan Fine said he won’t hold an injunction hearing before the Miami Grand Prix begins May 6, denying a request by Miami Gardens residents who say noise from the event could cause hearing damage. He determined that the evidence presented in opposition to the event was “highly speculative.”
Joe, Chad, and Laura effectively prevented the economic loss of an estimated $300 million dollars, which could have been the result of canceling the F1 Miami Grand Prix races so close to the event date.
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]]>The post 2021 South Florida Legal Guide Recognizes WSHC+B as a Top Law Firm and 17 Attorneys as Top Lawyers appeared first on Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman.
]]>The Firm was also selected as a Top Law Firm, which highlights firms with excellent credentials. Firms included are nominated by the Top Lawyers and Top Up and Comers in the publication’s annual submission.
The Firm’s attorneys included in the guide are listed below.
Top Lawyers
Mitchell A. Bierman – Government Relations, Litigation
Mitchell J. Burnstein – Eminent Domain
Jamie A. Cole – Government Litigation, Corporate And Business Litigation
Ignacio G. Del Valle – Real Estate, Corporate And Business
Andrew Demers – Banking and Financial Institutions
Alan K. Fertel – Entertainment And Sports, Civil Litigation
Chad S. Friedman – Land Use, Zoning and Environmental Law
Edward G. Guedes – Appellate Law
Alen H. Hsu – Business and Real Estate Litigation
Michael J. Kurzman – Construction Law
John Quick – Litigation
Anthony L. Recio – Real Estate – Land Use And Zoning
Brett J. Schneider – Employment Law
Clifford A. Schulman – Environmental, Real Estate – Land Use And Zoning
Joseph H. Serota – Corporate And Business Litigation, Government Litigation
Marc I. Solomon – Business Organizations, Acquisitions and Conveyances
Richard J. Weiss – Government
Top Up and Comers
Alicia Gonzalez – Real Estate, Eminent Domain
Justin D. Luger – Litigation
Edward O. Martos – Land Use And Zoning
Alison F. Smith – Labor And Employment
Click here to view the full 2021 South Florida Legal Guide.
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