Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) announces that it has been recognized by The Legal500 USA 2026 in
-Miami Elite: White-Collar Crime and Commercial Disputes
-Nationwide: Corporate investigations & criminal defense: advice to individuals; and International Litigation.
In addition, Michael Diaz, Jr. (“Leading Lawyer”); Javier Coronado Diaz; Marta Colomar-Garcia; Richard Wiedis; Martha Araujo Hager; Robert Targ; Gary Davidson; George Diaz and Brant Hadaway have been recognized.
Regarding the “Corporate investigations & criminal defense: advice to individuals” category, The Legal 500 comments:
“A group praised for ‘blending creativity with methodological rigour’, Diaz Reus International Law Firm in Miami has a standout white-collar criminal defense practice. The team routinely appears before the full range of enforcement agencies, both domestic and international. The practice is co-led by white-collar specialist Michael Diaz Jr., described as a ’one-of-a-kind lawyer’, and Robert Targ, who has a broad white-collar and regulatory investigations practice. Another key lawyer is Javier Coronado Diaz, who excels in white-collar issues, international investigations, and matters relating to the Office of Foreign Assets Control and anti-money laundering.”
Clients say:
‘They take care of each case on a daily basis, looking for solutions, and do not stop till they find one.’
‘Michael Diaz is a one-of-a-kind lawyer. His knowledge and expertise are unparalleled. ’
‘Michael Diaz is the BEST. He doesn’t tell a client what they want to hear, and finds creative solutions and is realistic. ’
‘They are the best.’
‘Michael Diaz and Javier Coronado were great in their counsel. They managed our case impeccably, with total expertise. They are outstanding.’
‘The Diaz Reus team was very dedicated to me and made me feel like their only client at the time of service.’
As for “International Litigation”, The Legal 500 comments:
“Credited for an ‘excellent knowledge of the international landscape’, Diaz Reus International Law Firm acts in high-stakes, cross-border commercial litigation involving sovereign entities and politically sensitive disputes, particularly complex, multi-jurisdictional matters between the United States and Latin America. The firm often represents foreign governments and state-owned entities, public officials, financial institutions and multinational corporations. Heading up the team is Michael Diaz Jr., who brings a wealth of experience representing clients through Latin America and the Middle East in complex cross-border disputes, and Gary Davidson who routinely handles Latin America–focused international litigation, with particular strength in sovereign and bondholder disputes and maritime actions. Seasoned international litigator Marta Colomar-Garcia excels in enforcement of foreign judgments, cross-border discovery and service of process. Brant Hadaway brings expertise in international commercial disputes, contracts, and regulatory compliance. George Diaz is a go-to doe US and international transactions and disputes. All lawyers are based in Miami.
Clients say:
‘The team at Diaz Reus have the knowledge, tools, market insights and exceptional communication skills making Diaz Reus an asset to clients in making educated decisions with regard to their case while maintaining a united front among the team members.’
‘The National and International insights along with best of breed technologies make Diaz Reus a partner everyone should have on their side for complex litigation.
It has been my pleasure to have the opportunity of working with Marta Colomar-Garcia at the firm.’
‘DRT has excellent knowledge of the international landscape, especially in Latin America, which makes them well-equipped to understand the clients´ specific needs and desired outcome. The firm has a very good communication method with clients, often working with them to achieve the most cost/effective results. ’
‘I have a high regard for Gary and his firm and complete confidence in their abilities and responsiveness. The firm is large enough to handle our client’s matters, but small enough to provide the hands on, responsiveness that I would expect from a small firm. I am not aware of any technology changes and that would not really matter to me or our firm. Our primary concern is knowing client matters are being handled by the right partner in the firm; that our inquiries are responded to promptly; the billings are fair; and we have a partner we can quickly communicate with.’
