One of the largest and best known law firms in the country is Akerman Sentrfitt and Edison, simply referred to as Akerman. The firm serves local and foreign clients through its offices in New York, Washington, D.C., California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Akerman Sentrfitt and Edison is considered one of the top law firms in the country in terms of the quality of work. The firm is especially famous for having some of the country’s top corporate lawyers who are seen representing clients in some of the biggest deals.
In addition to its role in Mergers and Acquisitions, the firm of Akerman Sentrfitt and Edison also represents clients in matters related to Bankruptcy and Reorganization, Consumer Finance, Corporate Law, Healthcare, and Intellectual Property including Property Licensing, Litigation and Internet Law. The firm also deals with Labor and Employment Issues including Employee Affairs, Employment Litigation, labor Relations and Immigration. Litigation services are offered in areas such as Trade Regulation, Appellate, Business Disputes, Consumer Protection, Class Action Defense, Insurance, and Private Equity. Akerman Sentrfitt & Edison also deal in matters related to Family Services, Real Estate, Taxation, and Trusts and Estates.
Akerman Sentrfitt and Edison has been recognized as having the “most sizable team of corporate practitioners” and has received numerous awards in different practice areas. The firm’s banking and financial services team in particular are considered some of the best in the country and have been ranked the top legal teams in matters such as Insurance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Bankruptcy and Restructuring. The firm is also ranked among the top 100 law firms by The National Law Journal and is the largest law firm in Florida. With over 500 experienced lawyers, Akerman Sentrfitt and Edison maintains a dominating presence all over the country and has become the go-to place for everyone from multi-million dollar corporations to government agencies to individuals.