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Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo

Alexander Lugo is a business of law reporter based in Miami who is focused on covering law firms in South Florida.

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December 08, 2022 | Daily Business Review

From Teen Staffer to Crypto Fraud Litigator, While Starting a Family in the Middle

Vicky Ceballos went from working part time as a teenager at Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein to being a full-fledged investment and consumer fraud litigation attorney.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 05, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Retired US Ambassador Returns to Foley & Lardner's Miami Office to Help With International Clients

Manuel Rocha served as the top U.S. diplomat in Bolivia from 2000 to 2002 and previously worked at Foley from 2009 to 2012.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

December 05, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Readying for the 'Big Potential Gush of Money': How Firms Gear Up for an Infrastructure Boom

The federal government is increasing its funding of transportation projects, and South Florida is already benefiting. With more dollars expected to come the state's way, lawyers want to be as prepared as possible to capture work.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Disbarred Florida Lawyer Indicted on Racketeering Charges for Allegedly Defrauding NFL Clients

A founding partner at a Tallahassee law firm is accused of defrauding clients who were former NFL players.

By Alexander Lugo

4 minute read

December 02, 2022 | Daily Business Review

How South Florida's Growing Transportation Projects Are Setting Up a Feeding Frenzy for Law Firms

South Florida is looking to improve its transportation infrastructure at the same time the federal government is offering billions to facilitate projects across the country, and the combination could be the gift that keeps on giving for lawyers.

By Alexander Lugo

5 minute read

November 29, 2022 | Daily Business Review

How Podhurst Orseck Is Competing for Talent and Business as Big Law Infiltrates Miami

Miami-based Podhurst Orseck promoted one of its associates to partner and hired another attorney as it continues to lean on its reputation to compete with big firms moving into Miami.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 28, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Akerman Promotes Almost Two Dozen Lawyers to Partner as 2022 Revenue Increases

The group includes 10 women and 10 Florida attorneys and is concentrated in the firm's litigation and real estate practices.

By Alexander Lugo

2 minute read

November 23, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Miami-Dade County Taps Armstrong Teasdale in Bid to Strip FTX Name From Heat Arena

The county filed a motion in Delaware Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday to immediately cancel the $135 million contract.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 21, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Insurance Defense Boutique Falk Waas Aims to Staff Up in Boca Raton

The firm added a new attorney Monday and looks to bulk up further as courts move on from a pandemic-induced freeze and clients head north from Miami.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read

November 18, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Booming Florida Economy Helps Firms Outpace National Trends

While revenue for law firms throughout the U.S. went up by 4.6% in the first three quarters of 2022, Florida firms saw a 10.7% increase, according to Wells Fargo data.

By Alexander Lugo

3 minute read