Jared Lopez

In 2021, Jared Lopez assumed the role of the Firm’s Managing Partner, as the former Managing Partner, Scott Kornspan, retired to emeritus status.  Jared now leads the management of the Firm, a criminal and civil litigation firm with offices in Miami and Boca Raton.  Since 2015, Jared has been head of the Firm’s civil division after the retirement of Larry Stumpf, an accomplished civil trial attorney with over 30 years of experience in New York and Florida.

A proven, front-line litigator with a well-known reputation for successfully handling complex commercial litigation, Jared directs the firm’s Civil Litigation division. Jared’s practice focuses on civil litigation in the general commercial, corporate, sports and entertainment fields, including complex multi-million dollar cases. His clients range from large multi-national corporations and small businesses to high net worth individuals, athletes, and entertainers.

Jared’s prior experience as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice provided him with the requisite skills to try high-stakes jury trials to verdict and on appeal. Time and again, Jared continues to prove that he delivers the requisite aptitude for productive and results-driven negotiation to reach a favorable compromise when his client needs it most. He also offers the tenacity, talent, and communication abilities to go all the way through trial and on appeal in support of his clients’ interests.

Appreciated for his meticulous case analysis and preparation, Jared delivers a fact-driven and straightforward approach to advocacy, composure under pressure, and a steadfast focus on his clients’ goals. A veteran of several large, multi-party commercial cases, Jared has extensive experience managing the various participants involved in complex litigation, including accountants, agents, general counsel, and PR firms. He formulates a strategy that advances his clients’ interests, safeguards their reputation, and promotes critical arguments and talking points supporting their position.

In addition, Jared offers significant experience in the negotiation and resolution of disputes prior to litigation. He is well-versed in the relevant business considerations involved for clients when contemplating litigation as a viable path to resolution. He understands the needs of both individual clients and in-house general counsel during the decision-making process. Jared is valued by clients and colleagues alike for his tangible dispute resolution skills, well-rounded knowledge of the law, and dedication to a complete understanding of his case. As a result, he consistently formulates veritable strategies and far more effective arguments that better leverage his clients’ potential for the best possible outcome.

With more than two decades of civil litigation and criminal defense practice, Jared has been consistently recognized among the “best of the best” litigators of today in the South Florida Legal Guide, Attorney at Law Magazine, Florida Trend, and Florida Super Lawyers.