Chaired by Retired Judge Jose M. Rodriguez, the Committee brings together distinguished attorneys recognized for their experience and judgment in complex business litigation. Members will review proposed changes to the Circuit’s procedures and recommend improvements in response to amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and increasing caseloads.

Jorge engages exclusively in commercial litigation practice and is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar. He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.

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The firm also earned national recognition in five practice areas and regional rankings in three additional areas.

A complete list of Rivero Mestre’s 2027 rankings is below:

• Regional Tier 1 – Miami
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • International Arbitration – Commercial
  • Litigation – Securities

• Regional Tier 2 – Miami
  • Litigation – Banking and Finance
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs

• National Tier 2
  • Commercial Litigation
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Litigation – Securities

• National Tier 3
  • International Arbitration – Commercial
  • Litigation – Banking and Finance

Best Lawyers® rankings are determined through a rigorous process incorporating client feedback, peer reviews, and law firm submissions.

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Amanda was recognized for her commitment to the legal community, including her service as immediate past president of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), president of the CABA Foundation, and board member of CABA Pro Bono Legal Services. She also spearheaded efforts to name Miami-Dade’s new civil courthouse after Osvaldo Soto, making it Florida’s first courthouse named after a Hispanic individual.

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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Lawdragon states that lawyers honored here have one thing in common: “They excel at the art of advocacy before juries, judges, and other decision-makers on behalf of their clients.”

The Leading Litigators in America 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

Amanda L. Fernandez

• Complex Business Litigation
• Securities
• Cross-Border Disputes

Robert J. Kuntz Jr.

• Complex Business Litigation

Ana C. Malavé

• Commercial Litigation
• Cross-Border (Latin America)

Alan H. Rolnick

• Complex Commercial Litigation
• Class Action

Sylmarie Trujillo 

• Cross-Border Litigation
• Investigations

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The International Arbitration Committee promotes and improves international arbitration for resolving cross-border commercial and treaty disputes through programs, publications, policy, and dialogue. The Latin America and Caribbean Committee studies legal trends, addresses economic integration, and focuses on issues impacting lawyers, judges, regulators, and legislators, serving as a platform for member collaboration.

Jorge engages exclusively in commercial litigation practice and is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar. He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.

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Throughout the year, Daniela demonstrated her dedication to CABA through serving as co-chair of the Judicial Committee, organizing the program “May It Please the Court: Benchmarks of Wisdom from the Judiciary,” and participating in key events, including the 2025 Annual Convention and Judicial Luncheon.

Daniela is a commercial litigator with a focus on representing high-profile individuals in complex cases.

Managing Partner Amanda L. Fernandez, who serves as President of CABA, hosted the ceremony honoring legal and community leaders and presented Daniela with her award.

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.

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A full list of Rivero Mestre’s 2026 rankings is below:

• Metropolitan Tier 1 (Miami)
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • International Arbitration – Commercial
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Litigation – Securities

• Metropolitan Tier 2 (Miami)
  • Litigation – Banking and Finance
  • Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Plaintiffs

• National Tier 2
  • Commercial Litigation
  • International Trade and Finance Law
  • Litigation – Securities

• National Tier 3
  • International Arbitration – Commercial
  • Litigation – Banking and Finance

Best Lawyers® rankings are determined through a rigorous process incorporating client feedback, peer reviews, and law firm submissions.

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Established in 2022, the Miami-Dade Bar Circle of Excellence honors attorneys and paralegals who demonstrate exceptional performance in Florida’s legal profession.

Jorge A. Mestre engages exclusively in commercial litigation practice and is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar. He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.

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The Commission achieved a significant accomplishment last year with a series of programs based on its report, “Latinos in the United States: Overcoming Legal Obstacles, Engaging in Civic Life.” At the 2024 ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago, Jorge joined fellow panelists to discuss the report, urging legal professionals to expand equal opportunity, noting that while Hispanics comprise nearly 20% of the U.S. population, they represent only 6% of the legal profession.

Jorge A. Mestre engages exclusively in commercial litigation practice and is Board Certified in International Litigation and Arbitration by The Florida Bar. He has litigated domestic and international arbitration matters in both English and Spanish.

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Lawdragon states, “the outstanding advocates recognized here have made their mark representing clients in their most important courtroom, investigative, and administrative battles.”

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

Click here to read the full guide.

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

Robert J. Kuntz Jr.
– Complex Business Litigation

Ana C. Malavé
– Commercial Litigation
– Cross Border (Latin America)

Alan H. Rolnick
– Complex Commercial Litigation
– Class Action

Sylmarie Trujillo
– Cross-Border Litigation
– Investigations

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