Amid the positive development of detainee removal from Alligator Alcatraz, attorney Paul Schwiep –representing groups including Friends of the Everglades, the Center for Biological Diversity and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians– presses the Department of Homeland Security on unconfirmed plans for permanent closure of the facility. Activists cite a lack of accountability with regards to […]
On December 24, 2025, following a non-jury trial in a non-compete enforcement action in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, George Kyriakopoulos prevailed in representing the defendant employee. The Court found the plaintiff failed to establish any legitimate business interest under Florida Statute section 542.335, and failed to prove damages with reasonable certainty. The Court declared […]
Kevin Kaplan and Jared Whaley won a $3.1 million jury verdict for their client, Pliteq, Inc., after a June 2025, trial in the Southern District of Florida. The jury found that a former Pliteq manager had willfully and maliciously misappropriated Pliteq’s trade secrets and awarded Pliteq compensatory, exemplary and punitive damages. The case also gained […]
Coffey Burlington is pleased to announce that Chris Cheek, a former Assistant United States Attorney, has joined the firm in its litigation group. Mr. Cheek focuses his practice on complex civil litigation, internal and government investigations, and regulatory compliance matters. During his tenure at the U.S. Department of Justice, he directed numerous high-stakes fraud investigations involving federal programs […]
We are proud to share that nine of our attorneys have been recognized as 2025 Florida Super Lawyers. Congratulations to Daniel F. Blonsky, Robert K. Burlington, Kendall Coffey, Jeffrey B. Crockett, Kevin C. Kaplan, Andrew H. Marks, Susan E. Raffanello, Paul J. Schwiep, and David J. Zack for earning this well-deserved recognition across general litigation, […]
The Miami Herald published article titled “How prosecutors’ bribery case against a former Miami city commissioner fell apart.” Coffey Burlington partners Jared Whaley and Kendall Coffey represented Bill Riley. Mr. Whaley is cited throughout the article describing his client’s exoneration. A copy of the full Miami Herald article can be found here.
Partner Fernando Tamayo appeared on CNN Espanol on July 8, 2023, to provide in-depth analysis on Florida’s new immigration law, SB 1718. The full interview can be found here.
Partner Fernando Tamayo appeared on CNN Español on April 4, 2023 to provide immediate legal analysis on the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office’s Indictment of Former President Donald Trump. The full interview can be found here.