Andrés Rivero

– Global Litigation

– Arbitration

Jorge A. Mestre

– Global Litigation

– Arbitration

Christina Ceballos-Levy

– Global Litigation

Amanda L. Fernandez

– Cross-Border Litigation

Robert J. Kuntz Jr.

– Global Litigation

– Class Actions

Ana C. Malavé

– Cross-Border Litigation

Alan H. Rolnick

– Global Litigation

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The lawsuit, brought by José López Regueiro, alleges that American Airlines trafficked José Martí International Airport in Havana—a property seized from the plaintiff’s family by the Cuban government in 1959—by operating flights in and out of the airport since 1991. The Eleventh Circuit panel unanimously reversed the district court’s dismissal of the case, holding that the Helms-Burton Act does not require the plaintiff to have been a U.S. citizen at the time the property was confiscated or when he acquired his interest.

“We are very gratified that the Eleventh Circuit has correctly adopted our arguments and reopened Mr. López Regueiro’s case against American Airlines for its exploitative trafficking in the Havana airport, which was stolen from Mr. López Regueiro’s family,” Andrés Rivero said. “We will continue to pursue traffickers like American Airlines and Expedia to stop and punish their shameful support for the repressive communist regime in Cuba.”

This comes just months after Rivero Mestre secured a landmark result with nearly $120 million in verdicts in the first-ever Helms-Burton jury trial.

Media coverage includes:

Courthouse News Service – American Airlines must face suit over confiscated Cuban airport

Law360 – 11th Circ. Revives American Airlines Cuban Property Suit

CiberCuba – U.S. Court allows Cuban’s lawsuit against American Airlines to be reopened for using airport confiscated by Castro’s regime

VisaVerge – American Airlines Required to Face Lawsuit Over Confiscated Cuban Airport

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This year, the HNBF also recognized the outstanding achievements of Justice Veronica Rivas-Molloy of the Court of Appeals for the First District of Texas; Ruben Cruz, Founder and Principal of Cruz & Associates; Jessica Ortiz, Executive Director/Associate General Counsel within the General Counsel Office of EY LLP; and Carlos Pelayo, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer for Mr. Cooper Group Inc.

The awards dinner takes place each year during The Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp, a program designed to inspire students to pursue careers in law.

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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Amanda, who serves as CABA President, and Taylor, a current L.E.A.D. fellow, joined other leaders for the event and early networking session, “Cafecito con CABA y Amigos,” where guests connected over traditional Cuban coffee and pastelitos. 

CABA’s L.E.A.D. program equips aspiring legal leaders with the skills and resources to effect positive change within CABA, The Florida Bar, and their communities. CABA is a non-profit voluntary bar association founded in 1974 by lawyers of Cuban descent. 

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“Sylmarie is a fierce advocate who consistently delivers excellent work and meaningful contributions to the team,” Jorge A. Mestre said. “We’re excited to see her continued growth and success.”

Sylmarie focuses her practice on complex, cross-border disputes, specifically involving Latin America and Europe. She played a key role on the Rivero Mestre trial team in the landmark Helms-Burton jury trial, where a federal jury awarded $29.8 million in damages against four Expedia corporate defendants. Throughout the trial, Sylmarie led direct and cross examinations, managed demonstratives, contributed to pre-trial strategy, and provided crucial real-time support in the courtroom.

She has also been integral in other high-stakes litigation matters involving the FCPA, fraud, tort claims, federal and state court litigation, and international arbitration.

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In her interview, Amanda shares why she chose the legal field, what she would change about it, the biggest challenges she faces in the industry, and a highlight from her career.

“I chose the legal profession because I enjoy solving complex problems and navigating high-stakes legal challenges,” Amanda said. “A highlight of my career so far was successfully defending the self-proclaimed inventor of Bitcoin in a $600 billion trial.”

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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Amanda was recognized for her leadership at the firm and her ongoing commitment to the legal community, exemplified by her current role as President of the Cuban American Bar Association—the largest voluntary bar association in Miami-Dade—underscoring her reputation as a respected legal professional and community leader.

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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Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes Florida’s top attorneys through a patented selection process involving peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations. Those with the highest scores are named to the Florida Super Lawyers Top Lists.

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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Amanda L. Fernandez, Allison Henry, Daniela Tenjido-Eljaiek, Taylor Diaz, and Hugo A. Montero are named Rising Stars in the Business Litigation category, and Sylmarie Trujillo is named a Rising Star in the International Litigation category.

Three Rivero Mestre attorneys were recognized for the first time, with over 85% of our team ranked this year.

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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In interviews conducted by Chambers USA, references said, “the Rivero Mestre team is able to delve deep into complex legal issues, coupled with a strategic approach, ensuring that they consistently deliver outstanding results,” and “the team is creative, tenacious and highly professional.”

References noted that Andres “is among the best lawyers and litigators in the U.S. He is top of the legal field in Miami,” and “his extensive background in litigation, combined with a sharp understanding of the law, enables him to navigate challenging cases with confidence and precision.”

Clients said that Jorge is “among the best of his generation in Miami” and that his “strategic thinking and extensive experience enable him to handle even the most challenging cases with confidence and finesse.”

Christina was called “a phenomenal litigator in South Florida” and clients said “she’s a real pleasure to work with.”

Those who work with Amanda said “she is an excellent lawyer, thinker and writer, with high profile cases.”

Chambers USA annually ranks the work of leading U.S.-based law firms and their attorneys in different practice areas. Selection to these rankings is based on a thorough assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback that demonstrates “sustained excellence.”

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