Atty. Cesar L. Alvarez
Cesar L. Alvarez currently serves as the Co-Chairman of Greenberg Traurig.
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Cesar L. Alvarez is a business and international attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1972) and University of Florida (MBA, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — International Trade and Finance Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Miami) (2025). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Cesar L. Alvarez currently serves as the Co-Chairman of Greenberg Traurig
- Prior to this appointment, Cesar served the firm as its Executive Chairman for more than three years, and as its Chief Executive Officer for 13 years
- He began his tenure as CEO in 1997, when the firm had 325 lawyers in eight offices and directed the firm through its growth to approximately 1850 attorneys and government professionals in more than 36 locations in the United States, Europe and Asia, including strategic alliances in Milan and Rome, Italy
- The firm has been recognized as the fastest growing law firm in the United States over the last five years and is the 7th largest law firm in the country
- In addition, Chambers and Partners, world leaders in client-led intelligence on the legal profession, through a panel of independent judges, selected Greenberg Traurig as "2007 U.S
- Law Firm of the Year
- In 2008, Cesar was honored by Chambers and Partners with its "Lifetime Achievement Award" and by the American Bar Association with their "Spirit of Excellence Award
- Prior to becoming CEO of the firm, Cesar practiced securities, corporate and international law for more than 25 years
- He has represented numerous public companies and serves on the board of directors of several publicly traded corporations and charitable organizations
- Cesar has been recognized nationally and in his community for his professional, business and charitable leadership
- He has been recognized as one of the "100 Most Influential Lawyers in America," by The National Law Journal in 1997, 2000 and 2006 (the last 3 editions), one of the top most powerful Hispanics by PODER's Power Issue, and "The 25 Best Latinos in Business," Hispanic Magazine's Power Issue, both in 2008
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
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 andnue, 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.
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