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Attorneys
Bernie Friedman
Chair

Perry M. Adair
Mario Bailey*
Alan S. Becker
Michael Boutzoukas
Edgar O. Castro*
William J. Cea
Nelson D. Diaz
Omar Franco*
Carlos J. Gimenez
Yolanda Cash Jackson
Michelle L. Klymko
Alan B. Koslow
Marcie Oppenheimer Nolan
Gary A. Poliakoff
Keith M. Poliakoff
Miguel Diaz de la Portilla
Elinette Ruiz*
Neil M. Schiller
Sarah Spector
Mark J. Stempler
Christopher J. Thornton
Mark Trank
Clarence Williams*
Brian C. Willis

* Not a member of the Florida Bar


Articles
PDF Hollywood: Law Firm is King in City Hall
Miami Herald
PDF Winning the Bid: The Value of a Government Procurement Lawyer from "Inside The Minds: Government, Contracts Law, Client Strategies"
PDF 2008 New Legislator Guide
PDF The Koz: Visionary Makes Things Happen by Thinking Outside the Box
Hollywood
Magazine, January, 2009
PDF Florida Outlook: Legislature and Governor, Have Timely Opportunity to Boost Racinos, School Funding
Gaming Industry Observer, 09/29/08
PDF Winning the Bid: The Value of a Government Procurement Lawyer by William J. Cea
PDF "Networking Key to Success for Busy Lawyer-Lobbyist" Yolanda Cash Jackson is profiled by the Miami Hearld, Tuesday, May 11, 2010
PDF Overhaul of growth management law shifts control to local government, Daily Business Review, May 11, 2011

Clients
Notable Client Accomplishments

2010 Notable State Lobbying Client Accomplishments

2009 Notable State Lobbying Client Accomplishments

2008 Notable State Lobbying Client Accomplishments

Case Study
Defeat of Broward County Ordinance requiring security cameras in all retail shopping center parking lots

Government Law & Lobbying
Gaming Law


  Government Law & Lobbying Overview
  Client Sample
  Procurement of Goods, Services, Concessions from Governments
  Land Use, Zoning, Planned Development, CRA & Environmental
  State Legislative Lobbying
  Federal Lobbying
  Ad Valorem Property Tax Appeals
  Gaming
  Government Representation

Our Firm represents more gaming related clients (casino owners, operators, equipment manufacturers, distributors, hotels, developers of retail entertainment and gaming) than any other law firm in Florida. Our Firm provides gaming related legal services to many clients on contracts, disclosures, licensing, distribution agreements, value adjustments, litigation, zoning, development, collections and lobbying.  As such, we have been involved in all major Legislative, Executive, Agency and Court decisions regarding gaming in Florida. Alan Koslow leads our gaming practice. He serves as outside corporate counsel to Isle of Capri's Isle Casino and Racing at Pompano Park. 

Client Accomplishments

  • Helped manage the winning Amendment Four political campaign and then helped draft the enabling Bill and Administrative Rules and procedures that implemented Amendment Four.
  • Quarterbacked all the local, state and county development approvals in the design and construction of the new $182 million Isle of Capri casino in Pompano Beach.
  • Represented Boyd Gaming (owner of Dania Jai-Alai) on disclosure and value adjustment issues, Mardi Gras Gaming and Racing (on value adjustment issues), Bally Gaming on contracts and agreements, and Gaming Laboratories, Inc. on machine testing and A.C. Coins on distribution.. We also represent Harrah's, MGM, Wynn, Casino Magic, Las Vegas Hilton, in collection matters.