Bilzin Sumberg Attorneys Recognized in 2027 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Awards
August 25, 2026

Miami, FL – Bilzin Sumberg is pleased to announce that 32 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, with three additional attorneys named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Among this year’s honorees, Jennifer J. Wioncek was named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Trusts and Estates in Miami, an honor awarded to a single attorney in a specific practice area and geographic region.

Recognition by Best Lawyers is based on peer review, with attorneys evaluated by other leading lawyers regarding their professional abilities within the same geographical and legal practice areas.

The following Bilzin Sumberg attorneys are recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America:

  • Brian S. Adler – Litigation - Land Use and Zoning; Real Estate Law
  • Suzanne M. Amaducci – Real Estate Law
  • Javier F. Aviñó – Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Brian L. Bilzin – Real Estate Law
  • Jon Chassen – Real Estate Law
  • Albert E. Dotson, Jr. – Government Contracts; Government Relations Practice; Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Richard M. Goldstein – Tax Law
  • Sara Herald – Real Estate Law
  • Joseph M. Hernandez – Real Estate Law
  • Alexandra Lehson – Real Estate Law
  • Joy Spillis Lundeen – Construction Law; Litigation - Construction
  • Adam D. Lustig – Real Estate Law
  • Lori Lustrin – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
  • Carter N. McDowell – Environmental Law; Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Eileen Ball Mehta – Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation - Environmental; Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
  • Kelly Melchiondo – Commercial Litigation; Construction Law; Litigation - Construction
  • Marjie C. Nealon – Real Estate Law
  • Howard E. Nelson – Environmental Law; Litigation - Environmental
  • Melissa C. Pallett-Vasquez – Commercial Litigation
  • Marshall R. Pasternack – Corporate Law; Securities / Capital Markets Law; Tax Law
  • Felix X. Rodriguez – Construction Law; Litigation - Construction; Litigation - Real Estate
  • Jose Sariego – Corporate Law; International Mergers and Acquisitions; Media Law
  • James W. Shindell – Real Estate Law
  • Phillip S. Sosnow – Real Estate Law
  • Philip R. Stein – Commercial Litigation
  • John C. Sumberg – Real Estate Law
  • Robert W. Turken – Commercial Litigation
  • Hal J. Webb – Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Tax Law; Trusts and Estates
  • Mitchell E. Widom – Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Real Estate; Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Jennifer J. Wioncek – Tax Law; Trusts and Estates

 

The following attorneys are recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch:

  • Jake Bland – Commercial Litigation; Litigation - Construction
  • Nick A. Noto – Municipal Law
  • Andrew Schein – Land Use and Zoning Law

 

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. 

 
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Brian S. Adler
Partner
Suzanne M. Amaducci
Chair of Real Estate & Finance
Javier F. Aviñó
Partner, Head of Land Use & Zoning
Brian L. Bilzin
Founder, Counsel
Jake Bland
Associate
Jon Chassen
Senior Counsel
Albert E. Dotson, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner
Richard M. Goldstein
Chair, Tax & Private Wealth
Joy Spillis Lundeen
Practice Group Leader, Construction Law
Adam D. Lustig
Practice Group Leader, Real Estate
Lori Lustrin
Co-Head of Antitrust Practice
Eileen Ball Mehta
Of Counsel
Marjie C. Nealon
Co-Head of REO Practice
Howard E. Nelson
Partner, Head of Environmental Practice
Nicholas Noto
Partner
Melissa C. Pallett-Vasquez
Head of Commercial Trial Practice
Jose Sariego
Partner
Andrew J. Schein
Of Counsel
Philip R. Stein
Partner
John C. Sumberg
Founder, Chairman
Hal J. Webb
Partner, Head of International Private Client Services
Jennifer J. Wioncek
Practice Group Leader, Tax & Private Wealth, Head of Domestic Private Client Services
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