MIAMI, FL (June 17, 2009) - The law firm of Lash & Goldberg LLP announced today that partners Alan D. Lash and Martin B. Goldberg have again been chosen for inclusion in Florida Super Lawyers in the category of business litigation.  In addition, among the 2009 Florida Rising Stars category are partner Lawrence B. Lambert in business litigation, and senior associates Laurie E. Stern in healthcare and Marla S. Grant in business litigation.

Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are cited by Super Lawyers. All candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of professional achievement, which includes a statewide survey, an independent evaluation and a peer review of candidates.

Lash brings nearly 25 years of complex litigation experience to the firm, where he serves regional and national clients in a variety of industries including healthcare, retail, finance, real estate and telecommunications.  The American Arbitration Association (AAA) recently appointed Lash to AAA's Commercial Arbitration Panel. With this distinction, Lash becomes the only accredited AAA arbitrator in Florida who is also certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in health law and is recognized by Best Lawyers in America for both business litigation and health law.  He is also one of only 11 attorneys nationwide invited by the AAA to serve on the Healthcare Dispute Resolution Advisory Council.

Goldberg is a trial lawyer who handles both criminal and complex civil litigation.  As a former federal judicial law clerk, federal prosecutor and certified public accountant, he brings an extensive courtroom, litigation and business background to his client representations and has garnered recognition for successfully handling high-profile and complex cases across the United States. Goldberg has represented public companies and executives in healthcare, banking, telecommunications and other varied industries. In addition to prevailing in major cases through dispositive written motions, Goldberg has tried numerous cases to favorable verdict and has extensive arbitration experience.

Lambert has more than 15 years of litigation practice in the areas of commercial, healthcare, creditor's rights and real estate.  He is an experienced litigator with a vast array of client representations in both federal and state court as well as in arbitration. 

Stern is a seasoned litigator with an emphasis in healthcare.  She routinely handles provider contract, managed care, peer review, and regulatory compliance matters.  Stern's practice also includes the representation of nurses and other healthcare providers in state licensure board investigations and proceedings. 

Grant practices civil and commercial litigation and is experienced in healthcare operations and litigation as well as internal investigations.  She is an active member of the National Association of Women Lawyers and a member of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and Dade County, Broward County and American Bar Associations.

Lash & Goldberg is a boutique law firm with offices in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.  Founded in 1996, the firm specializes in complex civil and commercial litigation and trial and appellate representation in all State and Federal courts, as well as in arbitration and administrative proceedings.  Lash & Goldberg has become a firm of choice for sophisticated corporate clients, as well as for prominent lawyers seeking specialized litigation counsel.

For more information about Lash & Goldberg, please call (305) 347-4040, or visit http://www.lashgoldberg.com/.

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Alan D. Lash is a resident of Pinecrest, FL
Martin B. Goldberg is a resident of Weston, FL
Lawrence B. Lambert is a resident of Pinecrest, FL
Laurie E. Stern is a resident of Miami Beach, FL
Marla S. Grant is a resident of Miami, FL