The South Florida Legal Guide (SFLG), part of the South Florida Business & Wealth family of publications, has selected Ramón E. Rasco, Esq. and Joseph Klock, Jr., Esq. of Rasco Klock, as Top Lawyers in its 2020 issue. In addition, SFLG named Rasco Klock as a Top Law Firm in its 2020 issue.
For nearly two decades, SFLG has proven to be a definitive guide to top lawyers, firms, and litigation and forensic support CPAs in South Florida. Going into its 20th edition, SFLG currently publishes a listing of Top Lawyers, Top Law Firms and Top CPAs. Selections to its top listings are based entirely on peer nominations. Nominations are reviewed by SFLG’s editorial department; standing with The Florida Bar, accomplishments and other factors that may attest to the individuals’ credentials are taken into consideration.
Founded in 1985, Rasco Klock handles major, complex litigation, including international arbitration, commercial dispute resolution, and business, banking and real estate transactions, as well as estate planning and the representation of international clients. The firm maintains offices in Miami, Florida and New York City, New York. Its attorneys service the needs of domestic and international clients, including public and private companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals in a wide range of practice areas.
Rasco, managing partner of Rasco Klock, has more than 40 years of experience in the practice of business, real estate and banking law, and nearly two decades of service on the boards of commercial banks, including his chairmanship of U.S. Century Bank. Born in Havana, Cuba, Rasco received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.
Klock joined Rasco Klock in 2009 as a partner. Prior to that time, he was chairman and managing partner, as well as associate and partner, with Steel Hector & Davis LLP for 32 years. He has litigated cases through every court level in Florida, including two successful arguments in the Supreme Court of the United States that resulted in President George W. Bush succeeding in his bid for the White House in 2000. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.
“Being selected as Top Lawyers and a Top Law Firm in the South Florida Legal Guide is a testament to our longtime professionalism and success,” commented Rasco.
Klock said, “To achieve these designations, which are based purely on peer nominations, is a great honor for us at Rasco Klock. We respect the prestigious South Florida Legal Guide, which has been in business for 20 years.”
The 2020 South Florida Legal Guide will be released in February 2020.
About Rasco Klock
Rasco Klock, a minority-owned law firm, provides well-reasoned, efficient and practical solutions to the diverse business needs of market leading companies and high net worth individuals who invest or do business in South Florida and the Americas. Nearly half of Rasco Klock’s lawyers have been recognized for their legal excellence by independent third parties such as Chambers, Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Top Lawyers. Their experience ranges from structuring offshore investment in the U.S. to the day-to-day operations of a going concern, including distribution, licensing, leasing, taxation, government procurement and employment issues.
Its attorneys represent private and public corporations and major financial institutions in all aspects of lending, litigation and foreclosures, bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation, taxation, trademark monitoring, trademark and trade dress infringement, copyright infringement, false advertising, and infringement of the rights of publicity and internet domain disputes. Led by a joint J.D./Ph.D. in marine biology, they have handled complex environmental cases. They also represent individuals and families domestically and internationally regarding the management, taxation, preservation, and transfers of wealth, as well as the use and administration of trusts and estates.
The Florida office is located at 2555 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Ste 600, Coral Gables and the New York office is located at 555 Fifth Avenue, 17th Floor. For more information, visit www.rascoklock.com.