Benchmark Litigation provides law firm and lawyer rankings based on interviews with litigators and their clients, along with an analysis of the market’s most important cases and firm developments.

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Lawdragon states, “These lawyers win hundreds of millions—billions, even. They have the ability to change businesses and entire industries.”

The Leading Litigators were selected based on journalistic research, submissions, and vetting.

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Rivero Mestre lawyers were featured in the practice areas listed below:

Andrés Rivero

– Commercial Litigation

– White-Collar

Jorge A. Mestre

– Commercial Litigation

Christina Ceballos-Levy

– Complex Commercial Litigation

Amanda L. Fernandez

– Complex Business Litigation

– Securities

– Cross-Border Disputes

Alan H. Rolnick

– Complex Commercial Litigation

– Class Action

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Congratulations to Andrés Rivero, Jorge A. Mestre, Christina Ceballos-Levy, Robert J. Kuntz, Jr., Ana C. Malavé, Maria Sosa Marquez, Julio Eduardo Paez, and Alan H. Rolnick for being featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

Amanda L. Fernandez, Brandon Cruz, Taylor Diaz, Patricija Gegznaite, Allison Henry, Angelica Mecias, Hugo A. Montero, Daniela Tenjido-Eljaiek, and Sylmarie Trujillo were included in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

Best Lawyers is a sophisticated peer-review process that surveys leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues in the same geographic and legal practice areas.

Rivero Mestre lawyers were featured in the practice areas listed below:

Andrés Rivero

– Commercial Litigation

– Criminal Defense: White-Collar

– Litigation – Securities

Jorge A. Mestre

– Commercial Litigation

–  International Arbitration – Commercial

– International Trade and Finance Law

– Litigation – Securities

Christina Ceballos-Levy

– Commercial Litigation

Robert J. Kuntz, Jr.

– Commercial Litigation

Ana C. Malavé

– Commercial Litigation

Maria Sosa Marquez

– Commercial Litigation

Julio Eduardo Paez

– Commercial Litigation

Alan H. Rolnick

– Commercial Litigation

– Litigation – Banking and Finance

– Litigation – Securities

– Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs

Amanda L. Fernandez

– Commercial Litigation

Brandon Cruz

– Commercial Litigation

Taylor Diaz

– Commercial Litigation

Patricija Gegznaite

– Commercial Litigation

Allison Henry

– Commercial Litigation

Angelica Mecias

– Commercial Litigation

Hugo A. Montero

– Commercial Litigation

Daniela Tenjido-Eljaiek

– Commercial Litigation

Sylmarie Trujillo

– Commercial Litigation

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Amanda and her panelists—Justice John D. Couriel of the Florida Supreme Court, Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr., partner at SMGQ Law and Florida Bar President, and Jorge L. Piedra, partner at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton and member of the Florida Bar Board of Governors—had an engaging discussion on principles and practices for maintaining high standards of conduct in the legal profession. 

CABA is a non-profit voluntary bar association founded in 1974 by lawyers of Cuban descent. CABA’s members include judges, lawyers, and law students of all backgrounds interested in issues affecting the Cuban community, as well as broader legal and human rights issues impacting minority communities as a whole.

Amanda is the Cuban American Bar Association’s President-Elect. She is an experienced commercial litigator who focuses her practice on complex business matters, securities litigation, and cross-border disputes. She represents foreign and domestic clients across a multitude of industries. She understands her clients come to her when the stakes are high and aggressively defends claims brought against them or pursues claims on their behalf.

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“My legal journey is intertwined with my family’s history. My grandparents left Cuba to escape an oppressive communist regime. Learning about the sacrifices my family made to build a better future instilled in me a profound appreciation for justice and individual rights,” Amanda told Legalink.

Amanda is an experienced commercial litigator who focuses her practice on complex business matters, securities litigation, and cross-border disputes. She represents foreign and domestic clients across a multitude of industries. She understands her clients come to her when the stakes are high and aggressively defends claims brought against them or pursues claims on their behalf.

Read the full interview here.

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“I got to where I am today by maintaining a strong and steady work ethic throughout my career, expanding my network through community involvement, and bettering myself by pursuing leadership roles within legal associations,” Amanda told Law.com

Amanda is an experienced commercial litigator who focuses her practice on complex business matters, securities litigation, and cross-border disputes. She represents foreign and domestic clients across a multitude of industries. She understands her clients come to her when the stakes are high and aggressively defends claims brought against them or pursues claims on their behalf.

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Amanda was recognized for leading the firm which continues to achieve remarkable results in some of the highest-profile cases in the U.S. and the world. She focuses her legal practice on handling complex business matters, securities litigation, and cross-border disputes, representing foreign and domestic clients across industries. Her leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to client satisfaction have all played a pivotal role in the firm’s success.

In addition to her new role as managing partner, Amanda was recently elected President-Elect of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), the largest voluntary bar association in Miami-Dade, underscoring her standing as a respected legal professional and a leader within the community.

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Six Rivero Mestre attorneys were recognized for the first time and our firm has doubled the number of attorneys who were featured in last year’s edition.

Super Lawyers honors attorneys who have obtained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement within their practice area. The Rising Stars list is composed of attorneys who are 40 years old or younger and have been in practice for ten years or less. Only up to five percent of lawyers in Florida can be recognized as Super Lawyers, while less than three percent are named Rising Stars. Both Super Lawyers and Rising Stars are selected based on a patented selection process, including nominations by clients or firms, extensive research on the candidates, and peer reviews.

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Shoutout Miami aims to highlight local businesses by having meaningful conversations with business owners and creatives. They believe meaningful conversations are at the heart of community building.

Amanda is an experienced commercial litigator who focuses her practice on complex business matters, securities litigation, and cross-border disputes. She represents foreign and domestic clients across a multitude of industries. She understands her clients come to her when the stakes are high and aggressively defends claims brought against them or pursues claims on their behalf.

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Jorge A. Mestre is a Vice Chair on the Latin American & Caribbean Committee of the ABA’s International Law Section and leads the committee’s publications and newsletters efforts.  

Amanda Fernandez serves as President-Elect of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA) and is President of the CABA Pro Bono Legal Services Committee. 

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