Chapter 11 Filings Decrease in South Florida, Nationally

Melissa C. Pallett-Vasquez, Head of the firm’s Commercial Trial Practice, has been selected to the 2026 Partnership for Miami Fellows Class, a highly selective civic leadership program committed to advancing the future of Miami.

Bilzin Sumberg has been named Florida Firm of the Year at the 2026 Benchmark Litigation U.S. Awards.The recognition reflects the firm's exceptional litigation practice and its sustained record of success in high-stakes disputes throughout the state.

House Bill 1389 (“HB 1389”) was approved by the Florida Legislature on March 13, 2026, and will become law on July 1, 2026, unless signed earlier or vetoed by the Governor.