Albert E. Dotson, Jr. Named in Florida Trend’s 2026 Notable Managing Partners List
Miami, FL – Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to announce that Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner Albert E. Dotson, Jr. has been recognized among Florida Trend Magazine's 2026 Legal Elite: NOTABLE Managing Partners, for the fourth consecutive year. This distinction is the product of peer nominations from colleagues and members of the business community, and editorial evaluation, recognizing law firm leaders who stand out for their impact within the legal profession, leadership within their firms, and service to their communities.
As Managing Partner of Bilzin Sumberg, Al leads the firm's strategic direction, operations, and growth, overseeing legal work on complex matters across Florida and beyond. Striving to optimize results for clients, he guides the firm in leveraging innovative technology and a multidisciplinary approach to client matters to deliver an experience that represents the firm’s pillars of trust, practicality, and meaningful engagement. As head of Bilzin Sumberg’s Public-Private Partnerships (P3) practice, Al is also nationally recognized for his work on infrastructure and public-private partnerships (P3), covering rail and transit facilities, airports, marinas, sports stadiums, convention centers, health care/life sciences facilities, educational institutions, water and sewer facilities, parking structures, and other major infrastructure developments.
Al’s career is distinguished by numerous accolades recognizing both his legal expertise and community leadership. He has been consistently recognized by Chambers USA and The Best Lawyers in America for his work in land use and zoning law. In 2025 Al was recognized in the South Florida Business Journal’s (SFBJ) Ultimate CEO Awards and has been named an SFBJ Power Leader since 2021. Since 2023, Al has been named one of Florida Trend’s Notable Managing Partners, and in 2025 was included among Florida Trend's Florida 500 - Florida's Most Influential Business Leaders. Al's involvement in the community includes his role as Chairman Emeritus and Board Member of 100 Black Men of America.
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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 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.
