The Coral Gables based Law Firm of Rasco Klock Perez & Nieto P.L., (RKPN) recently announced the promotion of attorney Miguel Lara partner. Mr. Lara is a part of the firm’s litigation team and has been with RKPN for the past six years.
“We are very proud of Miguel’s professional growth and know he will have great success as we expand the firm’s presence in this growing market,” said Alfonso Perez.
“Miguel possesses all the traits that a partner should possess. He is hard working, ethical and highly-accomplished both in and out of the courtroom. His clients trust him and consistently seek his sound counsel. We are very proud to have Miguel as our partner,” said Ramon E. Rasco.
Miguel Lara’s practice focuses exclusively on litigation where he has extensive experience in both jury and bench trials. Miguel has prosecuted and defended several litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout South Florida involving a variety of issues such as commercial foreclosures, business torts, contract claims, landlord/tenant disputes (residential and commercial), construction litigation, whistleblower claims, personal injury, and select family and post-divorce matters.
Recent Accomplishments with RKPN include:
● Named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2013, a recognition awarded to only 2.5% of all attorneys in the State of Florida
● Part of trial team that secured jury verdict in excess of $1,000,000.00 on behalf of a Miami-based seafood company against international seafood processor/distributor arising from breach of joint venture agreement.
● Successfully defended and argued appeal before the Third District Court of Appeal on behalf of financial institution in residential foreclosure matter, Odum v. Decision Mortgage, LLC, 23 So.3d 727 (Fla. 3d DCA 2009).
“It is truly an honor to be named a partner at RKPN. I plan to push forward on the path of excellence forged by all the partners before me and help maintain RKPN’s role as one of the premier boutique law firms in South Florida,” said Miguel Lara.
Rasco Klock Perez Nieto, a minority-owned law firm, provides well-reasoned, efficient and practical solutions to the diverse business needs of market leading companies and high net worth individuals who invest or do business in South Florida. Nearly half of Rasco Klock Perez Nieto’s lawyers have been recognized for their legal excellence by independent third parties such as Chambers, Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Top Lawyers. Its attorneys represent private and public corporations and major financial institutions in all aspects of lending, litigation and foreclosures, taxation, trademark monitoring, trademark and trade dress infringement, copyright infringement, false advertising, and infringement of the rights of publicity and internet domain disputes. Its attorneys also represent individuals and families domestically and internationally regarding the management, taxation, preservation, and transfers of wealth, as well as in matters concerning the administration of trusts and estates. For more information visit www.rascoklock.com or call 305-476-7100.
