Atty. Scott Wasserman
Scott Wasserman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Scott, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2020.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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About Scott Wasserman at a Glance
Scott Wasserman is a business and m&a attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Wasserman
- Scott Wasserman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Scott, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2020
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Scott Wasserman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Wasserman 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.
Scott Wasserman is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Miami
Scott Wasserman is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →
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 Scott Wasserman
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 Scott Wasserman's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, Scott Wasserman 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 Scott Wasserman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Scott Wasserman Handles in Miami
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