Ball Janik Strengthens South Florida With Miami Expansion

“This expansion reflects the trust our clients place in us and the growing complexity of construction defect and insurance disputes across South Florida,” said Ball Janik Partner Gabriel Coelho, who co-leads the Miami office. “By securing more space in one of downtown Miami’s most recognizable buildings, we’re positioning our team to deliver faster responses, more seamless services, and the boutique, partner-led engagement our clients expect—now with the enhanced resources to match their evolving needs.”

The Miami Tower location offers unparalleled accessibility and convenience, and is situated directly above the Metromover’s Knight Center Station. With the office being minutes away from the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. U.S. Courthouse and the historic Miami-Dade County Courthouse, Ball Janik attorneys and support staff can streamline court appearances, filings, mediations, and fulfill urgent client needs. Quick connections to the Metrorail via the Government Center Station and proximity to Miami International Airport further enhance the firm’s operational efficiency.

“Our expanded presence in the Miami Tower places us at the intersection of South Florida’s legal, financial, and real estate communities,” added Ball Janik Partner Frank Soto, who co-leads the office alongside Coelho. “This expansion enables us to better serve the institutional owners, lenders, and property managers who drive our region forward while attracting top-tier legal talent to continue building our team.”

 Frank Soto

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The expansion culminates a year of growth for the Miami office with the addition of four attorneys to the team roster: Frank Soto, Amanda Gonzalez, Jocelyn Rocha, and Michael Falcon. These strategic hires bolster the firm’s capabilities in handling the legal challenges facing South Florida clients, including for construction defect investigations, condominium and HOA turnover planning, identifying construction red flags during and after project completion, preparing and filing property insurance claims after storms, navigating insurance claim denials under Florida law, and resolving commercial litigation tied to the region’s rapid growth.

The larger footprint enables Ball Janik to maintain its signature boutique approach while scaling resources to accommodate sophisticated litigation teams and complex, multi-party disputes. The firm’s commitment to exceptional client service remains central to its growth strategy as it continues expanding throughout Florida.

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