Atty. A. Sheila Oretsky
Sheila Oretsky is ranked by Chambers USA for her work in commercial litigation and is a Martindale Hubbell AV rated litigator and trial attorney. In 2025, Sheila was selected Litigator of the Year by MDFAWL.
International Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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About A. Sheila Oretsky at a Glance
A. Sheila Oretsky is a Shareholder based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, estate litigation, and litigation. Educated at Florida International University College of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Florida (B.A., 2001). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Provides legal services in Farsi English and Spanish Portuguese. Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About A. Sheila Oretsky
- Sheila Oretsky is ranked by Chambers USA for her work in commercial litigation and is a Martindale Hubbell AV rated litigator and trial attorney
- In 2025, Sheila was selected Litigator of the Year by MDFAWL
- Prior to joining GT, Sheila served as the co-chair of the Class Action Committee at a national law firm
- Sheila represents domestic and international clients in complex commercial litigation matters across a range of industries and she is often called upon to litigate high-profile matters and issues of first impression all the way through an appeal
- She regularly advises on highly contentious complex matters related to defamation, fiduciary claims, director and officer liability, non-competes and trade secrets, partnership disputes, business divorces, breach of contract, civil RICO, EB-5 related litigation, professional malpractice, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, insurance, and business torts such as fraud
- She is also experienced in class action defense of a variety of claims and often serves as an outside general counsel for her clients advising family offices and private equity firms on litigation and other risks
- Her experience includes representations related to disputes stemming from international mergers and acquisitions and real estate disputes with publicly traded retail tenants and multibillion-dollar landlords
- Sheila also has significant experience in the payments and credit card processing industry
- Sheila is licensed in Florida and New York and litigates matters in federal and state courts across the country as well as in arbitrations including international arbitrations before the ICC
- Her practice also regularly includes serving as a testifying attorneys’ fees expert and a judicially appointed special master
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026 •Recognized, Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 'Litigator of the Year,' 2025 •Listed, Benchmark Litigation, “Future Star,” 2025-2026 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: General Commercial, 2022-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2016-2025 •Listed, Florida Trend, “Up and Comers,” 2010, 2021-2022 •Listed, Florida Association for Women Lawyers,” Leaders in the Law,” 2019 •Listed, Attorney at Law magazine, “Top 14 Lawyers to Watch,” 2014 •Listed, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, “40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County,” 2012 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Practice Areas Explained
A. Sheila Oretsky's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. Sheila Oretsky handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Business & Corporate Law in Miami
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Miami
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Miami
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Miami
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Civil Litigation in Miami
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Miami Choose A. Sheila Oretsky
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish A. Sheila Oretsky's practice in the field of business, real estate, m&a, estate litigation, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and m&a, A. Sheila Oretsky can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means A. Sheila Oretsky attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Multilingual Legal Services
Offering legal services in Farsi English and Spanish Portuguese means clients can communicate clearly in the language they think and negotiate in — reducing the risk of misunderstandings in high-stakes legal matters.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues A. Sheila Oretsky Handles in Miami
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