Leah Stein

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Leah Stein is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton focusing on complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy.

Leah is a Miami native who earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Communications from The University of Texas at Austin. She then received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Florida International University’s College of Law. At FIU Law, Leah was a member and Executive Officer of the Board of Appellate Advocates. She also participated in intramural and extramural Moot Court competitions, and as a summer associate, represented Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton in a mock hearing before the Honorable Paul Huck.

During law school, Leah served as a teaching assistant for the first year Tort Law and Legal Skills and Values classes. She also completed a judicial internship with Judge Beth Bloom at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Daniel Herrera

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Daniel Herrera is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. He focuses on complex commercial and class action litigation.

Daniel received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, cum laude, from New York University. Daniel then earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, cum laude. While in law school, he was on the Trial Team and received the Director’s Book Award for Excellence in Litigation Skills and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Florida Criminal Procedure.

Prior to joining KTT as an Associate, Daniel clerked here during the summer where he drafted motions, orders, legal memos and organized e-discovery. He also argued a motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens in a mock hearing before the Honorable Paul Huck (United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida) as part of the Federal Observer Program.

Daniel is fluent in Spanish and enjoys skiing, hiking and mountain biking.

Brandon Sadowsky

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Brandon Sadowsky is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton and focuses on complex commercial litigation and class actions.

Brandon received his Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, in Philosophy from The Ohio State University, where he co-founded the Ohio State Undergraduate Law Review and served as its editor in chief.

Brandon then attended Yale Law School. At the law school, he was senior editor for the Yale Law Journal. Brandon also served as a research assistant for Professor Owen Fiss and as a teaching assistant for Professor Paul Gewirtz’s first year constitutional law course. Brandon joined multiple clinics, including the law school’s environmental protection clinic and its media freedom and information access clinic. He also interned for the ACLU of Connecticut.

After law school, Brandon worked for Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, an international law firm headquartered in New York.  While practicing in New York, Brandon served in the firm’s mergers and acquisitions group, working on multibillion dollar transactions, and its litigation department, working primarily on securities litigation and insurance. He also had an active pro bono practice, representing (for example) students with disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and those seeking unemployment insurance. Brandon also worked on pro bono impact litigation, including felon disenfranchisement and bail reform cases.

In 2021, Brandon began a clerkship for the Honorable Roy K. Altman in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.  He then clerked for the Honorable Robert J. Luck of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.  Brandon joined KTT upon the conclusion of his clerkships.

 

 

Jessica Santos

Jessica D. Santos

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Jessica Santos is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. She focuses on complex commercial litigation.

Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and minor in International Relations, cum laude, from Florida International University’s Honors College. She then earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. At Miami Law, Jessica was a member and Executive Editor of the Inter-American Law Review. She also participated in the Human Rights Clinic, where she co-authored a publication on the intersection of race and housing rights and engaged in housing advocacy efforts in Miami. Jessica also served as an executive board member of the Business Law Society at Miami Law.

During law school, Jessica completed two judicial internships with Judge Ursula Ungaro at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and Judge Monica Gordo at the Florida Third District Court of Appeal. Prior to joining KTT, Jessica interned at a boutique commercial litigation firm in Miami representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide array of business disputes.

Jessica is a Miami native and is fluent in Portuguese.

 

Facundo M. Scialpi

Facundo M. Scialpi

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Facundo Scialpi is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. He focuses on complex commercial litigation.

Facundo was an Assistant Public Defender for Miami-Dade, where he gained experience litigating matters at the trial level. Prior to that, he clerked for a large litigation firm in Miami where he co-authored several publications. During law school, Facundo interned for Judge Rosa C. Figarola at the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Facundo received his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. During his time there, he served as an editor for the University of Miami Law Review. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Florida International University.

Daniel DiClemente

Daniel DiClemente

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Daniel DiClemente is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. He focuses on complex commercial and class action litigation. His practice and experience include cases involving deceptive trade practices, large-scale fraud, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations claims, shareholder derivative actions, mass torts, and legal malpractice. He regularly litigates in state court and federal court. Daniel also has experience in arbitration proceedings.

Daniel received his Bachelor of Science in Business, with a Major in Finance, from the University of Florida.  Daniel then earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While in law school, Daniel served as an executive board member of the Florida Moot Court Team, where he was awarded Moot Court Member of the Year, a Best Oral Argument Award for the Appellate Lawyers Association national moot court competition in Chicago, and Winner of the Maguire Moot Court Competition. Additionally, Daniel served as a Teacher’s Assistant for Trial Practice, Legal Writing, and Appellate Advocacy, and was also a Research Assistant to a preeminent Constitutional and Property Law professor. During law school, Daniel interned for Judge Cory J. Ciklin at the Fourth District Court of Appeal as well as two civil litigation law firms, representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

Daniel is a member of the Young Professionals Council for Legal Services of Greater Miami, a group committed to providing efficient and free legal services to low-income families in the area.

Prior to joining KTT, Daniel worked for a civil litigation firm in Tampa, Florida, and he clerked in Miami for the Honorable James Lawrence King in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Daniel joined KTT upon the conclusion of his federal clerkship.

Jeffrey J. Leavitt

Jeffrey J. Leavitt

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Jeffrey J. Leavitt is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton where he specializes in Complex Litigation and Digital Assets.

Jeffrey graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He then earned a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2018. During his time in law school, Jeffrey worked multiple pro bono law clinics gaining practical experience. While in law school Jeffrey also interned for two local Plaintiff firms.

Upon graduating from law school, Jeffrey worked at a law firm where he defended personal injury cases and handled insurance coverage matters. At his previous firm, Jeffrey gained significant experience in the courtroom where he tried multiple cases to jury verdict, as both first and second chair, winning multiple complete defense judgments.

Since joining Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton in March 2022, Jeffrey has handled a wide variety of complex litigation matters, including disputes related to a cryptocurrency portfolio, wrongful death, fraud, and defamation. Jeffrey has served on trial teams since joining Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton in both State Court and the American Arbitration Association.

Jeffrey is a proud Miami native who enjoys playing soccer, running, traveling.

Rasheed K. Nader

Rasheed K. Nader

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Rasheed Nader is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton committed to providing exceptional legal representation to clients in complex litigation matters, class actions, and high-stakes cases that can have a significant impact on their businesses.

Rasheed received his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Florida International University. He then earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law. While in law school, Rasheed was a member of the FIU Law Review and interned for the Honorable Jonathan Goodman at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

After law school, Rasheed served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Robert J. Luck at the Florida Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He also worked at a plaintiffs’ boutique firm in Miami, where he litigated claims involving aviation disasters, product defects, business torts, and contract disputes.

In addition to zealously representing his clients at KTT, Rasheed serves as an Adjunct Professor at FIU Law, where he shares his passion for the law by teaching legal writing to second- and third-year law students.

Rasheed was born and raised in Miami and is fluent in Spanish.

In recognition of his outstanding legal expertise and dedication to his clients, Rasheed was selected as a Rising Star for 2023 by Super Lawyers®.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I chose to be a lawyer because I have a genuine desire to help people navigate through their most stressful times, especially when facing the challenges of a lawsuit. As someone who not only enjoys but excels in legal research, writing, and advocacy—so much so that I have the privilege of teaching these skills at my alma mater—I am driven to use these skills to advocate for my clients effectively and seek favorable outcomes on their behalf. However, my approach goes beyond the traditional role of a lawyer. I take a practical, modern approach to the issues my clients face, ensuring that I provide innovative solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. As their ‘counselor,’ I understand that my support doesn’t end with representing them for a lawsuit; I am committed to building lasting relationships, supporting them through all aspects of their legal journey, and ultimately making a positive impact on their lives.

Eric S. Kay

Eric S. Kay

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Eric S. Kay is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton. His practice focuses on complex litigation, class actions, and appeals.

Eric has experience litigating matters at the trial and appellate levels. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide variety of substantive areas, including business litigation, fraudulent and deceptive trade practices, and government matters. Eric was a member of the team of lawyers that recovered more that $1 billion in settlements arising from the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium.

Eric has briefed numerous appeals before the federal courts of appeals, the Florida Supreme Court, and Florida’s district courts of appeal. In 2020, he was named by the Daily Business Review as one of South Florida’s Most Effective Lawyers in the appellate field.

Prior to joining the Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, Eric served as a law clerk to Judge D. Michael Fisher of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and to Judge James I. Cohn of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Eric received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He graduated with a B.A. in History and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia.

Eric is a member of the Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee and  the Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. He is currently Vice Chair of the Miami Dade Bar Appellate Courts Committee and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Miami Dade Bar Association.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I enjoy the practice of law because it presents endless opportunities to learn, to challenge oneself, and to strive to become a better attorney. I approach each and every day—and each and every case—as such an opportunity. And I always seek to apply my skills toward providing the best possible representation for my clients.

Michael R. Lorigas

Michael R. Lorigas

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Michael R. Lorigas is an attorney at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton and focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and class actions.

Michael is a trial-tested lawyer who represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings throughout the country. Michael specializes in guiding clients through matters that entail substantial financial consequences, reputational exposure, cutting-edge legal issues, or significant public policy questions. To that end, Michael routinely represents clients who have multiple matters simultaneously pending in trial, appellate, arbitral, or regulatory proceedings, ensuring clients advance their goals on multiple fronts.

Michael dedicates a substantial portion of his practice to high-stakes business divorce matters, including partnership and shareholders disputes as well as corporate espionage by former employees. Such matters span a variety of industries, including real estate, construction, health care, technology, transportation & logistics, environmental protection, and financial services. His cases involve business torts, contract claims, post-acquisition disputes, valuation issues, intellectual property infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and non-compete matters.

Michael also has extensive experience in other high-stakes litigation. Michael regularly litigates claims involving specific performance of real estate transactions worth millions of dollars. Michael has represented clients in the media and entertainment industry in matters concerning film financing, defamation, and stalking. Michael has also represented individuals and entities in the healthcare industry in a wide variety of matters, including antitrust, upstream corporate liability, reimbursement disputes, and challenges to patient-referral arrangements. And Michael has helped the victims of fraudulent schemes and unfair and deceptive trade practices recover hundreds of millions of dollars in class actions.

Michael received a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida. He then earned his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, and a Masters of Law in International Arbitration from the University of Miami School of Law. While in law school, Michael was a member of both the International Moot Court Board and the Charles C. Papy Jr. Moot Court Board.

PERSONAL STATEMENT

Legal issues can be some of the most difficult and stressful challenges that people face in their lives. And the majority of people struggle through those challenges alone because they feel left behind by the system. Being in a position to lend my voice to family, friends, or whoever calls on me during those times gives me the greatest sense of pride and motivates me everyday to stand up for what is right.