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Ruden McClosky is one of the largest and most respected law firms in Florida. Since our founding in 1959, the firm has grown to include 185 attorneys in eleven offices throughout the State and one office in Caracas, Venezuela. We are a full-service law firm serving the business needs of international, regional and local companies, state and local governments and agencies, and high wealth individuals.
While we continue to pursue new opportunities for continuing growth, the firm still adheres to the principles that guided it to leadership in Florida’s legal community.
- To attract the most substantial, complex and intellectually stimulating work available;
- To apply our skills and creativity toward the development of innovative solutions to client matters;
- To hire the highest caliber legal talent and emphasize the training process;
- To develop and maintain a working environment which promotes professionalism, collegiality and high ethical standards among our attorneys.
Over the years, the firm has attracted not only the top graduates of leading law schools from around the state and nation, but also prominent attorneys who have had successful practices with other leading firms and within the business and government sectors, as well as former public officials. Among our attorneys are past presidents of The Florida Bar, past presidents of the National Bar Association, past presidents of local Bar Associations throughout Florida, past and present section presidents of various practice sections of The Florida Bar, former general counsel to the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation and the Florida Department of Community Affairs, past and present presidents of local Chambers of Commerce and Economic Development Boards, and past and present teachers at top Florida law schools.
Our Clients
The firm’s primary commitment to the practice of law is in Florida and Latin America. Our clients comprise local, national and international companies, organizations and individuals who require Florida representation in transactional, litigation, regulatory and other matters. These include international manufacturers, national retailers and service companies, institutional investors and lenders, local and regional real estate developers, sports and entertainment companies and high net worth individuals among others. The firm also maintains significant referral relationships with highly regarded national and international law firms.
Diversity in Practice
As a leading full-service law firm in a rapidly growing and highly diverse state, it is our aim to reflect the diversity of Florida and its varied communities and cultures. We firmly believe that our commitment to diversity enhances our ability to deliver superior service to our clients. Our clients are comfortable with us, not only because we excel at what we do, but because we are sensitive to the unique needs and cultural differences of the individuals and organizations we serve.
Commitment to Community
Ruden McClosky has a long tradition of leadership and commitment to philanthropy in each of the cities where we maintain offices. We are passionate supporters of the communities in which we live, work and play, and we take great pride in our numerous partnerships with civic, cultural and charitable organizations.
Similarly, commitment to those in need of legal representation is a professional responsibility our Firm and our attorneys take seriously. Ruden McClosky is a longstanding and generous supporter of pro bono legal assistance initiatives in many communities around the state.