FN-2098753 MN-2098753 LN-2098753, Esq.
Attorney, Arbitrator, Mediator
Miami, Florida
Greene & Sanders, P.A. – Partner
Attorney, Arbitrator, Mediator
Partner, Greene & Sanders P.A., 2003 – Present; Of Counsel, Damian & Valori LLP, 2019 – 2021; Sole Practitioner, Judith B. Greene P.A., 1996 – 2003; Of Counsel, Salomon Kanner Damian & Rodriguez P.A., 1997–1999; Associate, Bailey & Jones P.A., 1993 – 1996; Associate, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, 1987 – 1993; Associate, Meatto Russo Burke & Wallace, 1986.
Extensive and broad experience practicing commercial and civil litigation and corporate and transactional work in a variety of settings.
LITIGATION: Experience at a large national and international law firm (Kelley, Drye & Warren LLP) in NYC handling complex commercial litigation at trial and appellate levels and representing Fortune 500 corporations, large corporations, religious institutions, hospitals, housing authority, and individuals in cases involving breach of contract, business torts (breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, misrepresentation, unfair competition, intentional interference with business relationship or contract), mass torts (asbestos litigation, including joint defense work), banking, real estate, division of business assets (law firm following death of founding partner), personal injury, health, and insurance coverage (trigger of coverage and exclusions). Prior experience at boutique NYC firm in trademark enforcement, including injunctions against counterfeiters of well-known watch brand and civil litigation.
Experience at South Florida boutique litigation firm, as solo practitioner, of-counsel, and at small firm representing corporations and individuals in business litigation including contract disputes, business tort claims, civil theft, unfair and deceptive trade practices, violation of non-compete, partnership claims (proved oral partnership agreement with multi-million dollar stake), wrongful administration of trust, probate disputes, insurance coverage claims (assault and battery exclusion), construction litigation (construction defects, water damage, breach of contract, change order disputes, substantial completion claim, claims against developers and general contractor/architect), construction liens, loan guaranties, landlord/tenant disputes, condominium litigation, commercial foreclosure litigation, lemon law, quiet title litigation (following tax sale), litigation involving receivers, trade secrets, defamation (public figures), sexual harassment, negligent security (bar shooting), wrongful death (warehouse fire), personal injuries (automobile accidents, slip and falls); post-judgment collection, elder abuse and fraud, and attorney's fees disputes. Novel case prosecuting claims for support for unmarried same sex surviving life partner of murder victim against estate prior to enactment of marriage equality laws. Court-appointed Commissioner.
CORPORATE AND TRANSACTIONAL: Negotiating and drafting wide array of business contracts and agreements, including cannabis, publishing, licensing, consulting, employment, CEO, management, independent contractor, clergy, general contractor, endorsement, severance, stockholder (Buy Sell), joint venture, operating, partnership, escrow, indemnification, non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement, non-disclosure (NDA), confidentiality, settlement, release, asset division, promissory notes, loan assignments, support, co-parenting, prenuptial, and post-marital agreements. Drafting legal opinion letters. Forming for-profit and limited liability corporations. Maintaining corporate books and records. Representing clients in the purchase and sale of businesses, and business owners and celebrity athlete long-term as inside-outside counsel in daily business operations and dealings.
REAL ESTATE: Negotiating and drafting commercial and residential leases, purchase and sale agreements for commercial and residential real property; loan documents (deeds, loan agreements, mortgages, promissory notes, guarantees). Title and real estate closing agent (10 years).
TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND PROBATE: Successor Trustee of Revocable Trust. Representing trust beneficiary in dealings with corporate trustee and successor beneficiaries. Probate litigation and conservatorships. Drafting last wills and testaments, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, health care directives.
LITIGATION: Experience at a large national and international law firm (Kelley, Drye & Warren LLP) in NYC handling complex commercial litigation at trial and appellate levels and representing Fortune 500 corporations, large corporations, religious institutions, hospitals, housing authority, and individuals in cases involving breach of contract, business torts (breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, misrepresentation, unfair competition, intentional interference with business relationship or contract), mass torts (asbestos litigation, including joint defense work), banking, real estate, division of business assets (law firm following death of founding partner), personal injury, health, and insurance coverage (trigger of coverage and exclusions). Prior experience at boutique NYC firm in trademark enforcement, including injunctions against counterfeiters of well-known watch brand and civil litigation.
Experience at South Florida boutique litigation firm, as solo practitioner, of-counsel, and at small firm representing corporations and individuals in business litigation including contract disputes, business tort claims, civil theft, unfair and deceptive trade practices, violation of non-compete, partnership claims (proved oral partnership agreement with multi-million dollar stake), wrongful administration of trust, probate disputes, insurance coverage claims (assault and battery exclusion), construction litigation (construction defects, water damage, breach of contract, change order disputes, substantial completion claim, claims against developers and general contractor/architect), construction liens, loan guaranties, landlord/tenant disputes, condominium litigation, commercial foreclosure litigation, lemon law, quiet title litigation (following tax sale), litigation involving receivers, trade secrets, defamation (public figures), sexual harassment, negligent security (bar shooting), wrongful death (warehouse fire), personal injuries (automobile accidents, slip and falls); post-judgment collection, elder abuse and fraud, and attorney's fees disputes. Novel case prosecuting claims for support for unmarried same sex surviving life partner of murder victim against estate prior to enactment of marriage equality laws. Court-appointed Commissioner.
CORPORATE AND TRANSACTIONAL: Negotiating and drafting wide array of business contracts and agreements, including cannabis, publishing, licensing, consulting, employment, CEO, management, independent contractor, clergy, general contractor, endorsement, severance, stockholder (Buy Sell), joint venture, operating, partnership, escrow, indemnification, non-compete, non-solicitation, non-disparagement, non-disclosure (NDA), confidentiality, settlement, release, asset division, promissory notes, loan assignments, support, co-parenting, prenuptial, and post-marital agreements. Drafting legal opinion letters. Forming for-profit and limited liability corporations. Maintaining corporate books and records. Representing clients in the purchase and sale of businesses, and business owners and celebrity athlete long-term as inside-outside counsel in daily business operations and dealings.
REAL ESTATE: Negotiating and drafting commercial and residential leases, purchase and sale agreements for commercial and residential real property; loan documents (deeds, loan agreements, mortgages, promissory notes, guarantees). Title and real estate closing agent (10 years).
TRUSTS, ESTATES, AND PROBATE: Successor Trustee of Revocable Trust. Representing trust beneficiary in dealings with corporate trustee and successor beneficiaries. Probate litigation and conservatorships. Drafting last wills and testaments, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, health care directives.
Mediated claims arising from circuit court cases as well as a large volume of pre-suit insurance related claims.
Mediated claims including breach of contract, claims arising from business disputes, construction related claims, and insurance disputes having issues such as trigger of coverage, scope of coverage, policy exclusions, limits of liability, and absorption of deductible.
Through active listening and by effective and insightful questioning, I encourage the parties to communicate with each other in a positive and respectful manner to identify their most important legal, emotional, and practical concerns. Once the issues in dispute and the parties’ concerns with respect to them are revealed, I thoughtfully, thoroughly, and tirelessly explore with them viable solutions which will enable them to definitively craft a reasonable and satisfactory resolution of their dispute.
American University Washington College of Law (JD-1986); University of Nice, France (Certification-1983); University of Pennsylvania (BA-1982).
Admitted to the Bar: Florida (1993), New York (1987), Connecticut (1986); U.S. District Court: Southern District of Florida, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator (2021); Florida Department of Financial Services Certified Mediator (2021).
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator (2021); Florida Department of Financial Services Certified Mediator (2021).
Florida Bar Association (ADR Section, Business Law Section, Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Section, Speakers Bureau); New York Bar Association; Association of South Florida Mediators and Arbitrators; Temple Beth Sholom (Trustee, Board of Directors (2019 - Present); Co-Chair, Inclusion Committee (2016 - Present); Co-Chair, Personnel Committee (2021 - Present)).
Co-presenter: "Is It A Real Emergency? Understanding AAA Commercial Arbitration Rule 39 Emergency Measures of Protection" (Webinar, October 11, 2023).
South Florida; Tampa, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Jacksonville, Florida; New York City; Greater Hartford, Connecticut.
$500 Per Hour
English
United States of America
Miami, FL
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