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Overview
Gabriel routinely advises a variety of corporate clients, individuals, financial institutions, creditors, and debt servicers on a diverse array of commercial and contractual disputes, including obtaining pre-suit provisional remedies like receiverships and replevin for secured creditors and lessors, commercial lease enforcement, construction litigation, alternative dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation, and defense of class action claims.
Additionally, he has successfully defended many Fortune 500 companies, including multiple in the top 50, against lawsuits seeking upwards of $100+ million, and likewise has secured multi-million-dollar resolutions in favor of his clients. Gabriel’s practice has also taken him to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, where he has briefed multiple appeals, and obtained favorable rulings on every case decided by the Court.
Gabriel has also served as general counsel for a chamber of commerce, advising the board and executive committee regarding a range of issues, such as the impacts of public records laws on the organization, as well as its private-public governance structure and handling of public funds. Based on his experience working with the chamber of commerce and many other companies over the years, Gabriel incorporates a business mindset into his legal practice, aiming to resolve clients' legal issues through efficient litigation management, while always bearing in mind the cost and liability associated with each individual case.
Education & Admissions
Florida State University College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2010),
Florida State University College of Law (International Law Certificate Program, 2010), magna cum laude
Palm Beach Atlantic University (B.S., Psychology, 2007), magna cum laude
Admissions
- Arizona
- Florida
- Georgia
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin
News & Resources
Articles
News & Press Mentions
Events & Speaking Engagements
Legal Writings
- “Arizona Significantly Alters Homestead Exemption and Judgment Lien Rules,” 18 Pratt's Journal of Bankruptcy Law 18-1-VII (2022)
Industries & Practices
Banking & Financial Institutions
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- Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
- Class Action Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Consumer Financial Services
- Financial Services Regulatory
- Lending Transactions
- Mortgage Banking
Professional & Civic
Professional Achievements
- Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, Legal Resources Subcommittee, member, 2021-present
- Phoenix Federal Bar Association, member, 2020-present
Community Involvement
- Valley Young Professionals, member, 2021-present
- ImpactJax Young Professionals, member, 2017-2020
- ImpactJax Service and Giving Committee, member, 2019-2020
Accolades
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America©, 2023-2025
- Southwest Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition, Banking; Business Litigation; Appellate; Creditor Rights and Bankruptcy: Business, 2022-2024
- Contributed more than 50+ Challenge pro bono hours, 2022
- The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch," Commercial Litigation, 2021, 2022
- Florida Super Lawyers® – Rising Stars Edition, Banking; Business Litigation; Appellate; Creditor Rights and Bankruptcy: Business, 2018-2021
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