- Divorce
- Child Support
- Adoption
- Paternity
- GuardianshipWe also advise fiduciaries in matters concerning the administration of trusts and estates. We frequently work with lawyers and accountants in other states and foreign jurisdictions to properly protect our clients’ interests. Our services range from traditional aspects of personal estate planning, including the preparation of simple wills, revocable trusts, and irrevocable trusts, family partnerships, and minor’s trusts among others to estate, trust and guardianship administration (including the representation of both fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested probate and trust matters), as well as capital preservation, succession planning for business interests, and legacy dispositions. We also advise clients on sensitive family matters including personal criminal representation, dependency, and judicial and non-judicial drug and mental health interventions.
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseRasco Klock represents professional athletes and artists in the myriad number of areas in which they require professional assistance. These individuals have unique problems that range from corporate, tax, contract review, interaction and negotiations with professional leagues and agents, negotiation of endorsement contracts, joint ventures, business acquisitions, wealth management and estate planning, domestic relations and pre-marriage planning, and sometimes even criminal law. We have the expertise to handle all of these areas of practice, and, in addition, we associate, when appropriate, professionals in the accounting, legal, public relations, and marketing areas.
- Wrongful DeathOur attorneys have argued in appellate courts throughout the country, addressing complex commercial disputes including those arising from breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, loss of business opportunity, misrepresentation, unjust enrichment, misappropriation, negligence, wrongful death, professional malpractice, restrictive covenants, class actions, anti-trust violations and government related issues such as False Claim Act disputes.
- FraudOur team defends corporations, directors, executives, and individuals who are accused of public corruption, money laundering, wire fraud, embezzlement, larceny and other serious felonies. Whether a corporation receives a federal grand jury subpoena, or an individual is charged with a serious crime, we provide all of our clients with individualized attention every step of the way.
- Embezzlement
- Money Laundering
- Corporate LawRasco Klock has decades of dispute resolution successes whether in a courtroom, before an arbitration panel, or as the result of settlement negotiations. We are uniquely qualified to assess risks for commercial entities, especially those in the financial sector. With a thorough understanding of our clients’ business, products, competition, and markets, our firm is able to “look over the horizon” in performing assessments for our clients. The assessment process is usually twofold: first, a prophylactic assessment of risks that are probable and recommendations for insulation such as insurance, contractual indemnification and carefully crafted dispute resolution provisions in transactional documents; and second, an analysis of risks that may be strategically avoided, which can involve regulatory compliance, shareholder accountability, internal policy transparency or corporate governance and oversight. Targeted concerns usually requiring risk assessment are: the market, the competition, sovereign government stability, corruption, the existence and status of a rule of law, regulations and issues of compliance, the extant economy, the geographical and political ‘neighborhood’, and overall ROI.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsIn connection with registered public securities offerings, we prepare the public offering documents, such as the registration statement, and interface with the Securities and Exchange Commission through its review process until the Securities and Exchange Commission declares the registration statement effective. We also assist clients list their securities on the various national securities exchanges and automated quotation systems. In addition, we prepare and file universal shelf registration statements (registering various forms of securities as well as rights under shareholder rights plans (also known as “poison pills”)). Furthermore, we prepare and file registration statements registering securities in connection mergers and acquisitions and stock repurchase plans.
- Business DisputesIn naming Cañamero-Gómez to partner in the Miami office, Ramón E. Rasco, firm managing partner, founder, and head of the Business Law Department, pointed to her expertise in working with a variety of practice areas.
- Business TransactionsRamón E. Rasco, Esq., managing partner, was selected in the fields of Banking and Finance Law, and Commercial Transactions/UCC Law. The first year he was listed in any practice area in
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyWhen clients need to protect or defend their intellectual property rights, we have extensive experience serving as lead counsel in both jury and non-jury trials in federal or state courts both within and outside of Florida, as well as serving as appellate counsel. In addition, we are experienced in handling the arbitration of intellectual property disputes, both domestic and international. Our goal is to work as closely as possible with our clients so we can provide result-driven representation in a cost-effective manner, to solve problems and achieve our clients’ objectives.
- Unfair CompetitionRasco Klock advises and represents clients, including individuals, securities firms, hedge funds, private equity firms, and corporations, in all types of employment matters. Our attorneys are nationally recognized for their expertise in employment law, including the employment-at-will doctrine, prosecuting and defending compensation and discrimination claims, and unfair competition issues.
- Employment ContractRasco Klock drafts, reviews, negotiates and interprets employment agreements, including offer letters, compensation agreements, confidentiality agreements, arbitration agreements, “forfeiture for competition” provisions, and restrictive employment covenants, such as non-compete and non-solicitation provisions. The employment agreement may contain numerous provisions that govern the conduct of employers and employees throughout the employment relationship and after termination.
- Employment LitigationIn South Florida’s challenging economic environment, clients need legal counsel that responds quickly and effectively to a broad range of problems and circumstances. Rasco Klock assists a wide spectrum of companies, small businesses and individuals in meeting these challenges. The attorneys in our Business & Corporate practice group have represented private and public companies and individuals in a multitude of transactions in the United States and throughout the world. They have helped businesses throughout their life cycles, from raising capital to the eventual sale or merger of a successful start-up at a premium with a larger company. Their experience ranges from structuring offshore investment in the U.S., whether through start ups, joint ventures or other business combinations, to the day-to-day operations of a going concern, including distribution, licensing, leasing, government procurement and employment issues. the firm develops and cultivates an appreciation for the business realities experienced by our clients and respond quickly, nimbly and effectively to today’s diverse legal and business environment.
- Severance AgreementFinancial executives and professionals turn to Rasco Klock to ensure that they receive the best result when employment ends, whether by choice or by employer termination. Frequently, we represent executives or companies in connection with the termination or separation of employment, including negotiation of severance agreements and counseling regarding anticipated litigation.
- Real Estate LitigationCristina Pelaez, Esq., of-counsel, was selected in the field of Real Estate Law. The first year she was listed in any practice area in
- Construction LitigationOur attorneys have dealt with many issues relating to construction process, including building contracts, bonds and sureties, construction and builders’ liens, and construction claims. We have counseled owners and general contractors, and have litigated and mediated construction cases. Our attorneys have worked with the parties who typically make up construction projects including financial institutions, architects, builders, engineers and planners.
- Real Estate TransactionsRASCO KLOCK’s real estate lawyers have extensive experience in a broad array of real estate transactions and related matters, having an excellent understanding of our clients’ needs and objectives, of the requirement for prompt and effective action in today’s competitive market, and having successfully closed numerous major purchase, sale, loan and lease transactions. We are keenly aware of our clients’ business and legal objectives, and we are passionate about helping our clients achieve those objectives. We listen to our clients and value understanding their business practices. Each client requires and receives personal service and our singular attention.
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Work VisasIn addition to offering counsel on obtaining employment visas, investment and business-related visas, permanent residency for foreign individuals, family related petitions and naturalization, our firm advises employers with respect to compliance procedures before the Immigration Department, as well as the Department of Labor in relation to immigration matters. Over the years, we have developed a very successful immigration practice that includes Intracompany Transfers (L-1A); Specialty Occupations (H1B); Treaty Investors (E-2); Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5); Employment-Based (Extraordinary Ability- EB1; Advanced Degree/Exceptional Ability- EB-2; Skilled Workers- Labor Certification) among others.
- Disability DiscriminationRasco Klock represents clients in all forms of business disputes, product liability, deceptive trade practices, landlord-tenant disputes, real property matters, claims involving construction defects, complex family matters, probate, officer’s and director’s liability, agency, gender, age, and disability discrimination, as well as civil rights violations and health and safety issues in the workplace. In large tort cases, our trial attorneys have been entrusted with responsibilities of lead or co-lead counsel in many high profile actions, such as the Amtrak/Conrail disaster andthe Pan Am flight 103/Lockerbie terrorist bombing claims against the Libyan government.
- Estate PlanningFounded 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.
- Wills
- TrustsRasco Klock’s Legacy, Wealth Planning, Trusts & Estates Practice is tailored to the special needs of both the domestic and international client and family group. With particular sensitivity to local and foreign substantive law as well as applicable state, federal and foreign tax laws and treaties, our lawyers represent individuals and families domestically and internationally regarding the management, taxation, preservation and transfer of wealth, including the management and disposition of corporate properties.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- BankruptcyIts 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.
- ForeclosureOur firm is also experienced in assisting bank clients in the collection of distressed assets through legal proceedings, such as foreclosure, or through the negotiation of settlements agreements or “work-outs” of distressed bank assets. Each attorney in our financial institutions practice group, commercial lending, banking and regulatory compliance, and secured creditor litigation understands that in today’s business environment our firm’s financial institution clients require solutions that are both complex and effective, sophisticated and results-oriented.
- Tax Law