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Having Stearns Weaver as our counsel makes us very confident that every business point has been considered and we have been advised thoroughly.

- Chambers USA 2017

Overview

Stearns Weaver Miller’s Corporate Department provides counsel to clients seeking advice on business activities ranging from formation, financing and day-to-day operations to acquisitions, mergers, sales and liquidations. We are experienced in virtually all areas of business transactions and have been trained to identify business and legal issues quickly, to offer clear, practical advice and to reach the best solution expeditiously.

We are also experienced in guiding clients through the regulatory aspects of business transactions and securities offerings and filings. We deal extensively with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Trade Commission, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. For our public company clients, we assist in the preparation of reports to stockholders, annual disclosure documents and period reports for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory agencies. In addition, we counsel clients in connection with public and private securities offerings, proxy solicitations and proxy contests and on issues relating to the duties of officers and directors.

Range of Services

  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Commercial & Operational Agreements
  • Corporate Governance
  • Employee Compensation & Benefits
  • Investigations by Boards/Special Committees/Regulators
  • Life Sciences
  • Matters Before Regulators/State & Federal Agencies
  • Organizational Documents
  • Technology
  • Workforce Restructuring & Reductions in Force

Meet the Team

Stuart D. Ames
Stuart D. Ames

Stuart D. Ames

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3540
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Amanda P. Bennis
Amanda P. Bennis

Amanda P. Bennis

Associate

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Miami
305-789-3516
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William J. Gross
William J. Gross

William J. Gross

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3452
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Amy Jellicorse
Amy Jellicorse

Amy Jellicorse

Associate

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Fort Lauderdale
954-462-9588
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Michael I. Keyes
Michael I. Keyes

Michael I. Keyes

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3326
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Sarah B. Klee
Sarah B. Klee

Sarah B. Klee

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3495
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Kyle Louramore
Kyle Louramore

Kyle Louramore

Associate

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Miami
305-789-3417
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Alison W. Miller
Alison W. Miller

Alison W. Miller

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3500
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Jonathan E. Mond
Jonathan E. Mond

Jonathan E. Mond

Associate

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Miami
305-789-3324
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Gustavo A. Oliveira
Gustavo A. Oliveira

Gustavo A. Oliveira

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3223
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Nicholas S. Risi
Nicholas S. Risi

Nicholas S. Risi

Shareholder

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Fort Lauderdale
305-789-3234
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Rick Schatz
Rick Schatz

Rick Schatz

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3570
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David M. Seifer
David M. Seifer

David M. Seifer

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3576
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Curtis H. Sitterson
Curtis H. Sitterson

Curtis H. Sitterson

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3550
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Eric Solomon
Eric Solomon

Eric Solomon

Shareholder

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Miami
305-789-3551
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Donald "Rocky" E. Thompson, II
Donald

Donald "Rocky" E. Thompson, II

Shareholder

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Fort Lauderdale
954-766-9701
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Newsroom

Firm Announcements: 21 Stearns Weaver Miller Attorneys, 10 Practice Areas Ranked in Chambers USA 2019
May 2019

Publications, Recent News Updates: Update: IRS Provides Guidance for Big Capital Gains Break
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|October 2018|Reggie L. Bouthillier, Jacob T. Cremer, Maria A. Gralia, Vin Marchetti, Brian J. McDonough, Joseph J. Onorati, Nicholas S. Risi, Curtis H. Sitterson

Publications, Recent News Updates: Qualified Opportunity Zones
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|August 2018|Maria A. Gralia

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Attorneys Recognized in International Financial Law Review 1000 (IFLR1000) 2018
August 2018

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers 2018
June 2018

Firm Announcements: 23 Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers in 10 Practice Areas Ranked In Chambers USA 2018
May 2018

In the Media: BBX Defeats Shareholder Lawsuit in Case That Could Trim Merger Litigation
Daily Business Review|March 2018

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Adds Seven Associates Across Five Practice Areas
November 2017

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers 2017
June 2017

Firm Announcements: 19 Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers, 8 Practice Areas Ranked In Chambers USA 2017
May 2017

Firm Announcements: Gisela M. Munoz Receives A Dade County Bar Association Women of Distinction 2017 Award
May 2017

Events: The Owner’s Journey: Experiences Shared and Lessons Learned on Successfully Selling Or Transferring a Business
U.S. Trust |May 2017|David M. Seifer

In the Media: Stearns Weaver Leads Debt Placement in Israel for Developer
Daily Business Review|January 2017

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Names Three New Shareholders
September 2016

Publications: It’s Easy Being Green in Florida: Corporations for the 'Socially-Minded'
BeLabor The Point Blog|September 2016|Stuart D. Ames

Firm Announcements: David Seifer Appointed to Board of Directors of United Way of Miami-Dade
June 2016

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers 2016
June 2016

Firm Announcements: 17 Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers, 7 Practice Areas Ranked In Chambers USA 2016
May 2016

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Attorneys Recognized by South Florida Legal Guide 2016
January 2016

Events: Please leave a message - I am currently balancing work and life but I will get back to you no later than my next life
The Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Women's Business Network Luncheon |November 2015|Alison W. Miller

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Names Five New Shareholders
September 2015

In the Media: Power Leaders in Banking & Finance
South Florida Business Journal|July 2015

Firm Announcements: 15 Stearns Weaver Miller Attorneys, 7 Practice Areas Ranked In Chambers USA 2015
May 2015

In the Media: 11th Circ. To Hear Fight Over Shareholder, Pension Payments
Law360|April 2015

Events: Trends in Equity Fund Raising for Private Real Estate Funds
Lexwork International |March 2015|David M. Seifer

In the Media: Real Estate Boom Good News for Law Firms
Daily Business Review|February 2015

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Attorneys Recognized by South Florida Legal Guide 2015
January 2015

Publications: Now It’s Easier Being Green: Florida’s New Benefit and Social Purpose Corporations
The Florida Bar Journal|November 2014|Stuart D. Ames

In the Media: Women in Law: Women Honored for South Florida Legal Accomplishments
Daily Business Review|October 2014

In the Media: Top 20 Women in Law: DBR Recognizes South Florida Achievers
Daily Business Review|September 2014

In the Media: Stearns Weaver Adds Real Estate, IT Partners In Miami
Law360|September 2014

Firm Announcements: Gisela M. Munoz Joins Stearns Weaver Miller
August 2014

In the Media: Power Leaders in Banking
South Florida Business Journal|August 2014

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Attorneys Named Among Florida Trend’s Legal Elite 2014
July 2014

Publications: Florida Legislative Development: Corporations for the “Socially-Minded”
BeLabor the Point Blog |July 2014|Stuart D. Ames, Robert S. Turk

In the Media: Fla. Woos Do-Gooders With New Benefit Corporation Law
Law360|July 2014

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers Recognized in Florida Super Lawyers 2014
June 2014

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Continues To Receive Top Rankings In Chambers USA 2014
May 2014

In the Media: Stearns Weaver Trio Helps Close $75M In Refinancing
Daily Business Review|April 2014

Publications: Oculus Sale Angers Crowdfunding Supporters
Daily Business Review|April 2014|David M. Seifer

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Recognized by South Florida Legal Guide 2014
January 2014

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Ranked One of U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2011-2012 Best Law Firms
November 2011

Firm Announcements: Sixteen Stearns Weaver Miller Shareholders recognized by South Florida's Best Lawyers 2012
November 2011

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Promotes Three Attorneys to Shareholder
September 2011

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Attorneys Garner Recognition in Prestigious Florida Trend Magazine
July 2011

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Receives Top Rankings in Chambers and Partners USA
June 2011

Firm Announcements: Shareholder David Seifer Honored as Finalist at Top Dealmaker of the Year Luncheon
May 2011

In the Media: Keen legal work wins optical firm a $90 million financing package
Daily Business Review|May 2011

In the Media: Attorneys help optical group refinance $90 million loan
Daily Business Review|January 2011

In the Media: Dealmakers Feature, Miami Attorney Leads Team in $105 Million Buyout
Daily Business Review|August 2010

Firm Announcements: Twelve Attorneys and Seven Practice Groups Ranked in Chambers USA
June 2009

Firm Announcements: Twenty-Three Attorneys from Nine Practice Groups Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America
June 2009

Firm Announcements: Stearns Weaver Miller Receives Top Rankings in Chambers
June 2008

Firm Announcements: Three Senior Attorneys from Proskauer Rose Join Firm
February 2008

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