Our people

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Our Firm

5

Former prosecutors

26+

Years of average partner experience

$100M+

Recovered for clients to date

3

Languages: English, Spanish & Portuguese

Praised for ‘its professionalism, responsiveness, and results-driven approach’ and handling matters ‘strategically and efficiently’, the team at Fridman Fels & Soto PLLC is a key port of call for both individuals and corporations seeking defense in white-collar crime proceedings. The practice has standout skills in managing fraud mandates, with extensive experience in defending from claims of money laundering, securities, and health care schemes. The Miami-based team has strong expertise in Spanish-language and Latin America-domiciled work. A group of experts with prior federal prosecution experience leads the offering.
The Legal 500 US, White-Collar Crime (Boutique Firms)
Inside the firm

A close-knit, trilingual team

Fridman Fels & Soto attorneys reviewing documents together around a conference table
A working session in our Coral Gables office
The team between conference sessions, Miami
The team between conference sessions, Miami
Speaking at the firm's Buenos Aires seminar
Speaking at the firm's Buenos Aires seminar
Hosting the SEC Alumni & Friends reception, Miami
Hosting the SEC Alumni & Friends reception, Miami
Between meetings, São Paulo
Between meetings, São Paulo
Presenting on U.S. discovery and § 1782, Buenos Aires
Presenting on U.S. discovery and § 1782, Buenos Aires
On the panel at AmCham, São Paulo
On the panel at AmCham, São Paulo
Working dinner at the office
Working dinner at the office
Team lunch in Coral Gables
Team lunch in Coral Gables
On the conference circuit, São Paulo
On the conference circuit, São Paulo
Team dinner, Miami
Team dinner, Miami
Celebrating a full acquittal outside federal court, Miami
Celebrating a full acquittal outside federal court, Miami
Experience

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Latest

Firm News

Eric Bustillo, Former Longtime Director of the SEC’s Miami Regional Office, Joins Fridman Fels & Soto as Partner

June 22, 2026

Eric Bustillo, Former Longtime Director of the SEC’s Miami Regional Office, Joins Fridman Fels & Soto as Partner

Eric I. Bustillo — who led the SEC's Miami Regional Office for more than fifteen years — joins Fridman Fels & Soto as a partner, deepening the firm's securities-enforcement and white-collar defense practice. …more

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Thought leadership

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Pro Bono

We devote a meaningful part of our practice to pro bono: pro-democracy litigation, civil-liberties defense, and access to justice in federal court, including across Latin America.

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Careers

We are a small firm handling complex matters where everyone does substantive work. If you want to develop as a federal practitioner rather than manage contract reviewers, start here.

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Our firm

Built at a global firm. Perfected as a boutique.

Our attorneys trained at Am Law 10 firms and served as federal prosecutors, bringing the rigor of major institution practice to a focused boutique where every client receives partner-level attention.

We practice at the intersection of federal criminal defense, SEC enforcement, and cross-border law across Latin America — the cases that demand not just expertise, but judgment.

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Chambers Global

Ranked for Cross-Border Latin America and White Collar Defense

Chambers Latin America

Recognized as leading counsel in Latin America-connected matters

Legal 500

Listed for White Collar Criminal Defense and Compliance

Trilingual Practice

Fluent representation in English, Spanish and Portuguese

Awards & Recognition

Band 1

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Florida)

Chambers USA — Daniel Fridman

Tier 1

White-Collar Crime — Boutique Firms (U.S.)

The Legal 500

Tier 1

White-Collar Crime — Miami

The Legal 500

Chambers Top Ranked 2026

Chambers USA Top Ranked 2026 – Daniel FridmanChambers USA 2026 – Adam FelsChambers USA 2026 – Alejandro Soto