Before founding Gonzalez & Wermuth P.L. with Ricardo Gonzalez, Mr. Wermuth founded his own firm, WermuthLaw P.A. Prior to that, Mr. Wermuth was the Director of Legal and Business Affairs of Sky Latin America, a joint venture among The News Corporation Limited, AT&T, Grupo Televisa S.A., and Organizaçoes Globo S.A. Prior to joining Sky Latin America, Mr. Wermuth practiced general corporate and business law with the international law firm of Baker and McKenzie.
Practice Areas:
Mr. Wermuth’s practice focuses on domestic and international corporate, business, and litigation matters in traditional and emerging fields of practice, including:
Commercial and Business Litigation, in areas such as contract disputes, unfair competition, trademark disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, derivative actions, creditor’s and debtor’s rights, real estate-related disputes, and other business and commercial disputes;
U.S. and international contract-related matters, such as service agreements, software license and technology transfer agreements, consulting and technical assistance agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leasing and equipment supply agreements, agency agreements, value-added agreements, commercial representation agreements, and dealer and distribution agreements;
U.S. and international corporate-related matters, such as the purchase and sale of businesses; formation and structuring of businesses; strategic alliance and joint venture agreements; and restructuring and dissolution of businesses;
U.S. and international trademark, copyright and other intellectual property-related matters, such as registration, protection, acquisition, assignment, licensing, and litigation related to trademarks, copyrights, know-how, confidential information, and other intellectual property;
Media and entertainment matters, such as the purchase and sale of programming, structuring of programming distribution arrangements, and acquisition of television-related technology; and
Internet-related matters, such as co-branding agreements, software development and licensing, online advertising agreements, online sweepstakes and contest rules, content sales and acquisition agreements, website development and user agreements, legal notices, e-commerce agreements, domain name issues and disputes.
Education:
J.D., University of Florida
M.A., University of Florida
B.S., University of Florida
Languages:
Spanish
Admissions:
Florida Bar
Washington, D.C. Bar
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
Our Attorneys
Our attorneys and support staff have solid "hands-on" experience assisting clients doing business in the U.S. and abroad.
J. MICHAEL WERMUTH
RICARDO A. GONZALEZ
OSCAR A. GOMEZ
JACQUELINE M. LAGE
RUBEN M. MORENO
JUAN CARLOS BERMUDEZ
NORY M. ACOSTA-LOPEZ
Professional Profile
Before founding Gonzalez & Wermuth P.L. with Ricardo Gonzalez, Mr. Wermuth founded his own firm, WermuthLaw P.A. Prior to that, Mr. Wermuth was the Director of Legal and Business Affairs of Sky Latin America, a joint venture among The News Corporation Limited, AT&T, Grupo Televisa S.A., and Organizaçoes Globo S.A. Prior to joining Sky Latin America, Mr. Wermuth practiced general corporate and business law with the international law firm of Baker and McKenzie.
Practice Areas:
Mr. Wermuth’s practice focuses on domestic and international corporate, business, and litigation matters in traditional and emerging fields of practice, including:
Commercial and Business Litigation, in areas such as contract disputes, unfair competition, trademark disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, derivative actions, creditor’s and debtor’s rights, real estate-related disputes, and other business and commercial disputes;
U.S. and international contract-related matters, such as service agreements, software license and technology transfer agreements, consulting and technical assistance agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leasing and equipment supply agreements, agency agreements, value-added agreements, commercial representation agreements, and dealer and distribution agreements;
U.S. and international corporate-related matters, such as the purchase and sale of businesses; formation and structuring of businesses; strategic alliance and joint venture agreements; and restructuring and dissolution of businesses;
U.S. and international trademark, copyright and other intellectual property-related matters, such as registration, protection, acquisition, assignment, licensing, and litigation related to trademarks, copyrights, know-how, confidential information, and other intellectual property;
Media and entertainment matters, such as the purchase and sale of programming, structuring of programming distribution arrangements, and acquisition of television-related technology; and
Internet-related matters, such as co-branding agreements, software development and licensing, online advertising agreements, online sweepstakes and contest rules, content sales and acquisition agreements, website development and user agreements, legal notices, e-commerce agreements, domain name issues and disputes.
Education:
J.D., University of Florida
M.A., University of Florida
B.S., University of Florida
Languages:
Spanish
Admissions:
Florida Bar
Washington, D.C. Bar
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
Professional Profile
Before founding Gonzalez & Wermuth P.L. with J. Michael Wermuth, Mr. Gonzalez founded his own firm, Ricardo A. Gonzalez & Associates, P.A. Prior to that, Mr. Gonzalez was employed at law firms where he was responsible for all aspects of commercial transactions and litigation in the fields of banking, business organizations, construction, real estate, and freight forwarding.
Practice Areas:
Mr. Gonzalez’s practice focuses on domestic and international corporate, business, real estate transactional and litigation matters in traditional and emerging fields of practice, including:
Real Estate, in all aspects of real estate and commercial transactions including asset secured lending, construction lending, title review and insurance, commercial leases, creditor-debtor relationships, and structuring, documenting and closing secured loans;
U.S. and international contract-related matters, such as service agreements, software license and technology transfer agreements, consulting and technical assistance agreements, purchase and sale agreements, leasing and equipment supply agreements, agency agreements, value-added agreements, commercial representation agreements, and dealer and distribution agreements;
U.S. and international corporate-related matters, such as the purchase and sale of businesses; formation and structuring of businesses; strategic alliance and joint venture agreements; and restructuring and dissolution of businesses;
Commercial and Business Litigation, in areas such as real estate-related disputes, contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, collection actions, and other business matters;
Media and entertainment matters, such as the purchase and sale of programming, structuring of programming distribution arrangements, and acquisition of television-related technology; and
Internet-related matters, such as software development and licensing, online sweepstakes and contest rules, content sales and acquisition agreements, website development and user agreements, and legal notices.
Education:
J.D., Marquette University Law School
B.S., Boston University
Languages:
Spanish
Admissions:
Florida Bar
Wisconsin Bar
Certified County and Circuit Court Mediator
Florida Civil Law Notary
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
United States District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
Professional Profile
Before joining Gonzalez & Wermuth P.L., Mr. Gomez was a bankruptcy associate for two years at a Broward firm.
Practice Areas:
Mr. Gomez's practice focuses on real estate and commercial litigation, and transactional matters, including:
Real Estate & Lending, in all aspects of real estate and commercial transactions including acquisitions, financing and sale transactions, development of residential and commercial properties, secured financing, asset based lending, construction lending, title review and insurance, commercial leases, creditor-debtor relationships, and structuring, documenting and closing secured loans;
" Corporate and business law:, entity formation, corporate restructuring, asset sales, acquisitions, as well as contractual and other transactional matters
" Commercial Litigation, including contract disputes, non-compete agreements, shareholder and partnership disputes, creditor's and debtor's rights, and;
" Transactional Matters, including commercial and residential real estate leasing and lending contracts, leasing agreements, and purchase and sale agreements.
Education::
DePaul University College of Law, J.D
Florida State University, B.S.
Admission and Memberships::
Florida Bar
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Florida Middle District Bankruptcy Court
Florida Northern District Bankruptcy Court
Florida Southern District Bankruptcy Court
Languages::
Spanish
Professional Profile
Before joining Gonzalez & Wermuth P.L. Ms. Lage practiced law with Greenberg Traurig, PA. Prior to that, Ms. Lage was an associate with Rasco, Reininger, Perez, Esquenazi & Vigil, P.L. .
Practice Areas:
Ms. Lage focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions and commercial lending, as well as estate planning transactions, intellectual property matters, corporate transactions, and public finance matters.:
Real Estate & Lending, in all aspects of real estate and commercial transactions including acquisitions, financing and sale transactions, development of residential and commercial properties, secured financing, asset based lending, construction lending, title review and insurance, commercial leases, creditor-debtor relationships, and structuring, documenting and closing secured loans;
U.S. and international corporate-related matters, such as the purchase and sale of businesses; formation and structuring of businesses; strategic alliance and joint venture agreements; and restructuring and dissolution of businesses;/li>
Commercial and Business Litigation, in areas such as real estate-related disputes, contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, collection actions, and other business matters;
Estate Planning, such as advising and counseling clients on the means protecting and effectuating the transfer of their assets and providing for the well being of their children and other family members; and preparing the corresponding documentation, such as Last Will and Testaments, Trusts, Healthcare Directives, and Powers of Attorney; and
Trademark matters, such as registration, protection, acquisition, assignment, and licensing.
Education
J.D., University of Miami
B.S., Florida International University
Admission
Florida Bar
Certified Public Accountant, New Mexico
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
Certified Circuit Court Mediator
Languages
Spanish
Professional Profile
Before joining Gonzalez & Wermuth, Mr. Moreno was an associate and practiced corporate law, civil litigation, and intellectual property for two years at Foreman & Friedman, P.A.
Practice Areas:
Mr. Moreno’s practice now focuses on business immigration, intellectual property, real estate and corporate matters, including:
• Business Immigration, : Including temporary visas [typically B-1, E, H, L, O, P and TN] and permanent residency [all employment-based (EB) green card categories];
• Intellectual Property, Registration, protection, acquisition, enforcement, assignment, and licensing involving trademarks, copyrights, know-how, confidential information, and other intellectual property matters;
• Real Estate, Real estate and commercial transactions including acquisitions, commercial and residential real estate leasing and lending contracts, and purchase and sale agreements; and
• • Corporate and business law, entity formation, corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, dissolutions, as well as contractual and other transactional matters.
Education:
University of Florida, J.D
University of Florida, B.A
Languages:
Spanish
Admission
Florida Bar 2010
New York, 2012
Professional Profile
Before joining Gonzalez & Wermuth P.L., Ms. Acosta practiced commercial litigation with The Behar Law Firm, P.A.
Practice Areas:
Ms. Acosta focuses on commercial and business litigation and all related matters, including:
Commercial and Business Litigation, in areas such as contract disputes, banking, commercial foreclosures, UCC-related matters, negotiable instruments, real estate disputes, corporate law, creditor’s and debtor’s rights, bankruptcy, and other business and commercial disputes.
Employment Law, including worker’s compensation and Title VII matters.
Education:
J.D., University of Miami
B.B.A., University of Miami
Languages:
Spanish
Admission
Florida Bar
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
Professional Profile
Before becoming of counsel to Gonzalez & Wermuth P.L., Mr. Bermudez was of counsel to the international law firm of Adorno & Yoss LLP. Mr. Bermudez is the first Mayor of the City of Doral, a position he presently holds.
Practice Areas:
Mr. Bermudez’s practice focuses on government relations, land use, commercial litigation, workers compensation and insurance defense.
Government Relations, such as representing individuals and entities in procurement of contracts, bid preparation, responses to requests for proposals, requests for qualifications and requests for information, bid protests and administrative hearings;.
Land Use, such as the representation of clients in the preparation of purchase and sale of property from preparation of the contract on a parcel to changing the use of a parcel of land and permitted business uses through the proper administrative hearing;
Workers Compensation, such as advising clients on procedure and legal issues concerning workers compensation coverage including representation through the litigation portion of a workers compensation claim;
Insurance Defense, such as advising clients on preparation of defense of civil commercial claims from response to a notice through prelitigation and litigation phase.
Education:
J.D., University of Notre Dame
B.A., University of Miami
Languages:
Spanish
Admission
Florida Bar
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
