The 2026 edition of Best Lawyers' "Best Law Firms" Directory has been published, with Hinshaw picking up 13 national and 56 metropolitan rankings in the guide.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP today announced that Miami partner Steven D. Gonzalez has been selected as one of Florida Legal Elite’s 2025 Notable Real Estate/Land Use Attorneys by Florida Trend Magazine.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that Mitchel Chargo, a partner and head of its Cannabis Law Committee, has been named by Cannabis Law Report to the Sixth Edition of the Global Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers 2025/2026.

Read Jason Rosen’s insights in the Daily Business Review regarding the key benefits and litigation risks of Florida’s new Series LLC law, taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Read Hinshaw partner Ross Manella's insights in a recent Daily Business Review article about why some New York-based business owners and high-net-worth individuals are contemplating relocation to Florida, following the election of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Hinshaw partner Neil Rollnick has spent over half a century transforming complex real estate and banking deals into stories of people, places, and possibilities. At 83, he still starts his mornings with the same steady curiosity he brought to his first closing—a mindset that recently led to a successful $10.6 million commercial real estate deal in Coconut Grove, Florida, which established space for both a national chain and several small businesses.

Hinshaw proudly serves as a Diamond Sponsor of the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference in Miami from May 4 to 7, 2026.

As we continue to navigate the shifting tides of the real estate market, staying vigilant about lender liability risks is paramount for financial institutions as they seek to safeguard their investments and mitigate potential challenges ahead. Partners Stewart Spielman and Stephanie Tolson are scheduled to present a webinar titled "Lender Liability – Handle with Care, Managing Your Way Through Special Assets," on April 10, 2024. The Risk Management Association (RMA) Gulf Coast Chapter organized this event to provide financial institutions with insights on how to protect themselves against lender liability, collateral issues, and other risks related to special assets and risk management.

Connie Mayer, Blerta Mileti, Jane Schlicht, and Michael Weis will present as part of a CLE seminar titled "Drafting More Effective Contracts 2020," on January 24, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. In addition to her role as a presenter, Schlicht will also serve as the program chair for the event. Hosted by the State Bar of Wisconsin, the seminar is ideal for a variety of legal practitioners, especially those seeking to expand their knowledge of contract drafting concepts.

Explore how a debtor’s intent to surrender collateral in bankruptcy impacts foreclosure litigation, including judicial estoppel arguments and court guidance for mortgage lenders.

Explore how recent New York appellate decisions guide lenders in avoiding FAPA estoppel in foreclosure and quiet title actions, as covered in our latest blog post.

Read our blog post outlining the legal framework and practical steps for successfully obtaining a rent receiver, with a focus on expediting the process and maximizing collateral value.

On December 30, 2013, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) published a final rule, codified in 40 CFR Part 312, which amends the standards and practices for conducting AAI under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). The final rule references ASTM E 1527-13 as an industry standard that can be utilized to comply with the AAI requirement. This final rule became effective on December 30, 2013, the date of publication.

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