Bilzin Sumberg Secures Top Rankings Across All Practices in Chambers USA 2025

Miami, FL – Bilzin Sumberg is proud to announce that all of its practice groups, and more than half of its partners, have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, one of the legal industry’s most prestigious and trusted publications.

Reflecting the firm’s deep bench of talent, client-first culture, and ability to solve complex legal and business challenges, Bilzin Sumberg earned Band 1 rankings, the highest possible, in Antitrust, Real Estate, and Zoning/Land Use. Its Litigation Group was also named among “The Elite in Florida,” Chambers’ most exclusive tier for General Commercial Litigation. The firm was further recognized in several key areas, including Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Construction, Corporate/M&A & Private Equity, Environmental, and Tax.

Five partners received the prestigious Band 1 ranking for their excellence in their respective practices:

• Javier Aviñó, Partner – Land Development & Government Relations
• Suzanne Amaducci, Partner – Real Estate
• Howard E. Nelson, Partner – Environmental
• Robert W. Turken, Partner – Antitrust & Litigation
• Scott N. Wagner, Partner – Antitrust & Litigation
  
  

Chambers also honored firm leaders whose careers have shaped their industries:

• Brian L. Bilzin, Founder, Counsel – Senior Statesperson
• John Sumberg, Founder, Chairman – Eminent Practitioner
• Albert E. Dotson, Jr., Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner – Eminent Practitioner

Bilzin Sumberg’s continued recognition reflects not only legal acumen and industry leadership but also a deep commitment to outstanding client service. Chambers commentary consistently highlights the firm’s responsiveness, accessibility, and personal investment in client success. As one client shared, “Our attorneys at Bilzin are always available to us and go out of their way to make us feel like we are their only client. The level of service we have received from Bilzin is unmatched.”

The 2025 Chambers USA Guide recognizes the following individuals and practice groups:

Antitrust (Band 1)
Lori Lustrin (Band 2)
Robert W. Turken (Band 1)
Scott N. Wagner (Band 1)

Banking & Finance: Transactional (Band 2)
Alexandra Lehson
Robert M. Siegel (Band 2)

Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 4)
Jeffrey Snyder (Band 3)

Construction (Band 2)
Albert E. Dotson, Jr.
Joy Spillis Lundeen (Band 2)
Felix Rodriguez 
Eric Singer

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity (Band 3)
Marshall Pasternack (Band 3)
Jose Sariego
David Seifer (Band 3)

Environment (Band 2)
Alexandra Barshel
David Jessup, Jr. 
Thomas Mullin (Band 3)
Howard E. Nelson (Band 1)

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite (Band 2)
Lori Lustrin
Melissa Pallett-Vasquez (Band 2)
Philip Stein
Mitchell E. Widom (Band 2)

Real Estate (Band 1)
Suzanne Amaducci (Band 1)
Brian L. Bilzin (Senior Statesperson)
Joseph Hernandez (Band 3)
Adam D. Lustig (Band 2)
Martin Schwartz (Band 2)
James W. Shindell (Band 2)
John C. Sumberg (Eminent Practitioner)

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Band 1)
Brian Adler (Band 3)
Javier Aviñó (Band 1)
Albert E. Dotson, Jr. (Eminent Practitioner)
Carter N. McDowell (Band 2)
Eileen B. Mehta (Band 3)

Tax (Band 2)
Richard M Goldstein (Band 2)
Hal J. Webb (Band 3)
Jennifer Wioncek (Band 2)
Shawn P. Wolf (Band 2)
 

About Chambers USA
The Chambers USA guide annually ranks preeminence in key practice areas and achievements of law firms and lawyers throughout the country. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. For full details on Bilzin Sumberg's rankings in Chambers USA 2025, please visit Chambers and Partners.

About Bilzin Sumberg
At Bilzin Sumberg, we empower our clients to achieve extraordinary results through our expertise and creative solutions. Our dedication to providing practical and personalized attention spans a broad spectrum of practices, focusing on complex matters that require a high level of expertise and sophistication.

Guided by our guiding principles of integrity, trust and empathy, we build strong, enduring relationships with our clients and partners. By leveraging relationships, we deliver tailored solutions that make a lasting impact. Our competencies include antitrust, trial and litigation, construction law, corporate and securities, environmental law, CMBS, restructuring and finance, government relations, joint ventures, private wealth planning, public-private partnerships, and real estate. For more information, please visit bilzin.com.