Top International Dispute and Transactions Expert and Seasoned Litigator Ed Patricoff Opens Miami Office for Lawson Huck Gonzalez, Expanding to South Florida

Firm establishes full-service litigation, corporate and real estate presence in Miami, now blanketing Florida through its Tallahassee headquarters, and with additional presence in Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville

MIAMI, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Internationally renowned attorney and seasoned litigator Harold "Ed" Patricoff, Jr. has joined Lawson Huck Gonzalez (Lawson) as a shareholder and is leading the launch of the firm's new Miami office, solidifying its full-service presence across South Florida's most vital legal markets. In addition to Patricoff, Lawson's Miami office now includes a team of 10 legal professionals including attorneys Mathew Gutierrez, Anthony Servin, Jessica Marroquin, Hilary Schein, Matthew Casbarro, and Brian Trujillo. The firm will occupy the penthouse floor of 121 Alhambra Plaza in Coral Gables.

With this expansion, Lawson now operates in Tallahassee, Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville, positioning the rapidly growing firm as one of Florida's most formidable litigation boutiques. Founded in 2023, the firm continues to attract top-tier legal talent and build a reputation for high-impact representation and strategic agility.

"South Florida is the gateway to global business," said Patricoff. "With this expansion, Lawson now covers all of Florida, and has become the preeminent firm with the right experience and footprint to service a wider array of international clients."

Under Patricoff's leadership, the Miami office will focus on complex commercial litigation, shareholder and partnership disputes, cross-border arbitration, and regulatory matters - providing clients with elite representation led by one of the most respected attorneys in international law.

"Ed has crafted a stellar reputation as one of the world's most well-regarded attorneys," said Jason Gonzalez, Managing Shareholder, Lawson Huck Gonzalez. "His arrival not only expands our presence in the Miami market, but also significantly enhances our international litigation and arbitration capabilities. His experience, energy, and commitment to client service are perfectly aligned with our firm's mission."

Patricoff brings more than three decades of experience and a powerful track record in global dispute resolution. He has represented multinational corporations and financial institutions in over 100 major international matters across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. His work includes a $45 million enforcement victory against Angola and a $32 million power sector dispute involving Bangladeshi officials. Known for his strategic, results-driven approach, he regularly handles asset recovery, shareholder conflicts, and multijurisdictional regulatory cases.

Now serving as Head of the firm's International Dispute Resolution Practice, Patricoff adds global depth to the firm's capabilities. He has been recognized as one of South Florida's Most Effective Lawyers and listed in the South Florida Legal Guide's Top Lawyers for more than 15 consecutive years.

Lawson, one of the state's fastest-growing law firms, continues to make headlines, both regionally and nationally. Lawson won a recent case challenging the Miami City Commission's attempt to delay November elections. The firm also filed a brief with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of Christian athletes and coaches, urging the court to hear a case involving Florida's ban on public prayer. The filing, which is supported by former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, argues that the ban violates First Amendment rights. Additionally, the firm recently won a class-action shareholder dispute against Target Corporation.

With its expansion into Miami and the addition of a world-class litigator like Ed Patricoff, Lawson reinforces its commitment to delivering high-level legal solutions for clients across Florida, and around the world.

About Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC
With nearly 100 years of combined legal experience and reputations for excellence, diligence, integrity, and professionalism, Lawson's founding shareholders formed Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC at the beginning of 2023 with the shared vision of establishing Florida's premiere litigation and appellate law firm, capable at the outset of successfully handling high stakes matters and cutting-edge legal issues for a diverse client base. Lawson's lawyers have combined decades of experience in handling appeals in state and federal court and in litigation practice areas, including complex business disputes, construction, environmental and regulatory litigation, personal injury, mass tort, and class action defense, and white-collar criminal defense. The firm's government contract lawyers also stand ready to help its clients successfully navigate every stage of the contracting process. Learn more at www.lawsonhuckgonzalez.com.

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