Brian Abergel

Brian J. Abergel is a Partner of the firm, where he focuses his practice on complex civil and commercial litigation, construction disputes, and real estate litigation. He represents clients in high-stakes matters in both federal and state courts, handling cases from pre-suit strategy through trial.

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Mr. Abergel has litigated matters before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and courts throughout the state, and he has appeared pro hac vice in jurisdictions outside Florida. His practice includes representing international clients, particularly from France and other parts of Europe, in disputes involving cross-border considerations, where he provides strategic guidance tailored to the intersection of U.S. and international legal frameworks.

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Known for a strategic and results-oriented approach, Mr. Abergel develops litigation positions designed to create leverage early in a case and carry that advantage through resolution, whether by motion practice, negotiated settlement, or trial. He is experienced in identifying legal and factual pressure points and advancing client objectives in adversarial settings.

In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Abergel advises clients on transactional matters, including the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of contracts and agreements. His courtroom experience informs this work, allowing him to anticipate how contractual provisions are likely to be interpreted and enforced in litigation. This perspective enables him to help clients mitigate risk, avoid common sources of disputes, and draft agreements that are both commercially practical and legally durable.

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Prior to co-founding the firm, Mr. Abergel practiced with both large and boutique law firms in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas, where he gained experience in complex litigation matters.

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Mr. Abergel is admitted to practice in Florida and before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He has been active in the legal community, including serving as Deputy Chair of the Federal Bar Association’s Corporate and Association Counsel Division, and his writing has been published in the Federal Bar Association Journal.

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Mr. Abergel earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida and studied at Sciences Po in Paris, France, in the Political Science and Globalization International Program. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was a member of the International and Comparative Law Review. During law school, he served as President of the Jewish Law Students Association and Vice President of the Business and Corporate Law Society, and he received the Legal Communication and Research Outstanding Oralist Award.

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Mr. Abergel is fluent in English and French and regularly works with clients across jurisdictions.