Bryan T. West
Bryan West focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and arbitration. He handles litigation and international arbitration emanating from Latin American business transactions and has litigated and arbitrated, in both English and Spanish, numerous multi-million dollar cases regarding matters involving Argentina, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Honduras, Ecuador, and Venezuela. His matters often involve the application of complex federal laws, including the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
He also has significant experience in litigation matters involving business disputes, business torts, contracts, the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the federal securities laws, fraud, the federal Fair Housing Act, banking, insurance, commercial foreclosure defense, receiverships, officer/director liabilities, federal and state environmental laws dealing with hydrocarbons, and class action defense.
- Listed in National Law Journal's "Top 100 Verdicts," 2005
- Recognized as counsel in case that was named "Runner-Up" in the category of "Deal of the Year 2008: Disputes" in Latin Lawyer Magazine's Deal of the Year annual awards issue February 2009.
- South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyers 2009-2018, Listed for Corporate and Business Litigation, International Arbitration
- Finalist as "Most Effective Lawyer" in the area of Appellate Law, Daily Business Review, 2008
- Finalist as "Most Effective Lawyer" in the area of Class Actions, Daily Business Review, 2014
- Recognized as "Most Effective Lawyer" in International Law, Daily Business Review, 2005 and 2007
Miami, Florida 33131