Prêmios e reconhecimentos
Reconhecido pelos principais
serviços independentes de ranking.
Uma das três boutiques de direito penal econômico Tier 1 do Legal 500 no país, e Tier 1 em Miami. Chambers Band 1 para o nosso sócio-administrador. AV Preeminent. As mesmas publicações que cobrem Debevoise & Plimpton, Gibson Dunn, Covington & Burling e Quinn Emanuel classificam os nossos sócios pelo nome, por meio de pesquisa independente e entrevistas com clientes, e não pelo tamanho do escritório ou por posicionamentos pagos.
Rankings independentes
Listagens no Legal 500 e no Chambers.
The Legal 500
O Legal 500 classifica escritórios por área de atuação por meio de entrevistas com clientes, avaliações de pares e pesquisa editorial. Em sua edição United States 2026, coloca a Fridman Fels & Soto em Tier 1 em White-Collar Crime entre as boutiques do país, uma das apenas três firmas do país nesse nível, e em Tier 1 entre as principais práticas de direito penal econômico de Miami, e seu guia da América Latina classifica o escritório por seu trabalho internacional. Cinco advogados do escritório são reconhecidos pelo nome: Daniel Fridman, Adam Fels e Alejandro Soto em Tier 1 em Miami, Michael Garcia em Tier 2 e Anel Viamontes como key support.
Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC
White-Collar Crime (Boutique Firms)
“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.”
“This firm is an excellent boutique white-collar firm. The lawyers have prosecutorial and SEC experience. They are very smart lawyers, and very thorough. I have worked with them as co-counsel on cases and referred clients to them. Alex Soto is especially thorough and capable.”The Legal 500 US↗
Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC
White-Collar Crime (Miami Elite)
Ranked for cross-border corporate investigations and international counsel for Latin America.
The Legal 500 US↗Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC
Latin America (International Firms)
“Fridman Fels & Soto PLLC has a fine reputation in white-collar criminal defence and government investigations, with much of the firm focused on Latin America matters. Money laundering cases and fraud claims are particular fortes for the team. It has an established record in cases linked to Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, Colombia and Peru.”The Legal 500 Latin America↗
Daniel Fridman
White-Collar Crime (Miami)
“An expert in cross-border issues.”The Legal 500 US↗
Adam Fels
White-Collar Crime (Miami)
“An outstanding litigator and trial attorney.”The Legal 500 US↗
Alejandro Soto
White-Collar Crime (Miami)
“Very experienced in government and securities investigations.”The Legal 500 US↗
Michael Garcia
White-Collar Crime (Miami)
“Brings a leading reputation in SEC financial fraud and accounting investigations, and leverages accounting expertise to streamline cooperation with auditors.”The Legal 500 US↗
Anel Viamontes
White-Collar Crime (Boutique Firms)
“Provides key support in regulatory inquiries.”The Legal 500 US↗
Chambers USA
O principal guia do mercado jurídico dos EUA, publicado anualmente pela Chambers & Partners com base em pesquisa independente, entrevistas com clientes e avaliação de pares. Três sócios da FFS estão classificados em White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Florida).
Daniel Fridman
White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
“Daniel is insanely smart and a very good attorney.”
“Daniel is detailed, thoughtful and willing to engage and consider all angles.”
“He is very detail-oriented.”
“The “extremely smart, diligent and effective” Daniel Fridman is sought after for his experience representing both individuals and corporations involved in DOJ investigations and white-collar criminal cases.”Chambers USA↗
Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (firm department)
“A notable litigation boutique offering particular strengths in healthcare litigation and government and internal investigations. Its bench includes former federal prosecutors and has strong cross-border capabilities, making it an excellent choice for clients facing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act charges.”
“Fridman Fels & Soto is extremely thorough, knowledgeable, direct and responsive.”
“The team are highly skilled, experienced and personable, and truly care about their clients. They have experience and ability in all aspects of the white-collar practice.”Chambers USA↗
Adam Fels
White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
“Adam is highly intelligent and develops complex legal strategies that others would miss.”
“Adam is a great lawyer and an amazing human being.”
“Adam is extremely thorough and knowledgeable.”Chambers USA↗
Alejandro Soto
White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
“Alejandro is very level-headed and reasonable in his approach.”
“He is extremely thorough, knowledgeable and communicates with all parties very effectively.”
“Alejandro provides practical, real-world counsel and is a highly skilled trial attorney.”Chambers USA↗
Chambers Latin America
O Chambers Latin America identifica os principais advogados para trabalhos jurídicos latino-americanos entre escritórios de todos os portes, colocando Daniel Fridman ao lado de sócios de firmas com centenas de advogados. Ele tem sido continuamente classificado em crimes corporativos e investigações na região.
Daniel Fridman
Corporate Crime & Investigations
“Daniel Fridman of Fridman Fels & Soto is recognised for his ability to counsel both companies and individuals from Latin America involved in high-profile corporate criminal issues.”
“He is a real go-to for anything involving Latin America; he is very experienced doing FCPA cases in the region, speaks Spanish, and is very comfortable in Brazil. He is really masterful in this field.”Chambers Latin America↗
Fridman Fels & Soto, PLLC
Corporate Crime & Investigations: International Counsel (firm department)
“Fridman Fels & Soto retains a solid legal team with the expertise to tackle an array of corporate crime cases, including those pertaining to money laundering. The law firm has a proven track record in key Latin American jurisdictions, including Mexico and Argentina.”
“Fridman Fels & Soto is very proactive and understands cultural differences extremely well.”Chambers Latin America↗
Chambers Global
O Chambers Global identifica os principais advogados do mundo para questões internacionais e transfronteiriças.
Daniel Fridman
Corporate Investigations / International Counsel for Latin America
Ranked for cross-border corporate investigations and international counsel for Latin America.
Reconhecimento por pares
Distinções adicionais.
Martindale-Hubbell
Classificação AV Preeminent®
A classificação AV Preeminent é a mais alta classificação por avaliação de pares no sistema de classificação Martindale-Hubbell, refletindo os mais elevados padrões de excelência profissional. Daniel Fridman detém uma classificação AV Preeminent®.
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Harry S. Truman Scholar
Daniel Fridman é Harry S. Truman Scholar, uma bolsa de mérito financiada pelo governo federal destinada a universitários comprometidos com carreiras no governo e no serviço público. A bolsa é concedida a aproximadamente 60 estudantes por ano em todo o país.