Miami Litigation Recruiters | Confidential Guidance for Litigators

Holtz & Bernard is a Miami-based attorney recruitment firm working with litigation associates, of counsel, and partners and top-tier law firms. We provide discreet, market-informed guidance and handle strategic lateral placements across Miami practice groups.

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2019
Serving Attorneys & Law Firms
Am Law
Relationships across Miami
Attorney-First
Recruiting Model

Why Miami Litigators Work With Us

Many "legal recruiters" in Miami are generalists. Litigation is not interchangeable. We understand the nuances and sub-specialties within litigation practices so conversations and outcomes are relevant.

  • Miami litigation recruiting focused on commercial, construction, financial services, L&E, appellate, and coverage
  • Compensation and lateral market context by class year, firm type, and practice group
  • Discreet process: no blasting resumes, no pressure, no noise
  • Firm-specific insight: partner expectations, workflow, culture, and what is actually driving hiring

Litigation Is Not One Thing

If you are a commercial litigator, you should not be pitched insurance defense. If you do construction litigation, that is a different market than general civil, coverage, or PI. A credible litigation recruiter in Miami understands these distinctions and makes suggestions accordingly.

Access Beyond Public Postings

Many of the strongest moves happen before jobs are posted publicly. We can introduce the right attorney to the right group when there is a real need but no public requisition yet. Because we know the Miami litigation market at a granular level, we are able to position elite litigators in a way that creates opportunity with firms who would value their specific experience.

Market Insight That Protects Your Leverage

Miami hiring can shift quickly by partner, book, and workflow. We help you understand where demand is building, where it is cooling, and how your experience will be received right now, so you can make a move from a position of leverage.

We Recruit Law Firms for Attorneys
We don't just recruit attorneys for law firms. We recruit law firms for attorneys. Our job is to help you reach your goals. We advocate for your timing, trajectory, and long-term fit, and we run a quiet, controlled process designed to protect your reputation and interests.

Litigation Areas We Commonly Handle in Miami

Complex Commercial Litigation
Shareholder disputes, business torts, fraud, breach of contract, partnership breakups, and high-stakes commercial cases.
Construction Litigation
Construction defects, payment disputes, delay claims, mechanic's liens, bond claims, and construction contract disputes.
Financial Services Litigation
Securities litigation, investment disputes, FINRA arbitrations, breach of fiduciary duty, and fund disputes.
Labor & Employment Litigation
Discrimination claims, wrongful termination, wage and hour litigation, FLSA collective actions, and restrictive covenant disputes.
Appellate
State and federal appeals, appellate briefs, oral arguments, and appellate strategy for complex litigation matters.
Insurance Coverage Litigation
Coverage disputes, bad faith litigation, declaratory judgment actions, and complex insurance matters.
Insurance Defense
First-party property, general liability, construction defect defense. We focus on sophisticated insurance defense, not high-volume plaintiff mills.
Real Estate Litigation
Title disputes, landlord-tenant matters, development disputes, partition actions, and real estate contract litigation.
Antitrust
Price fixing claims, monopolization, vertical restraints, merger challenges, and antitrust counseling.
Personal Injury
Catastrophic injury, wrongful death, products liability, premises liability, and complex tort litigation.

Why Attorneys Trust Holtz & Bernard

Absolute Confidentiality
Your search remains completely confidential. We never contact firms, share your information, or submit materials without your explicit advance approval for each opportunity.
Direct Partner Relationships
We maintain personal relationships with hiring partners, practice group leaders, and firm management at Miami's top law firms—not just recruiting coordinators.
Unmatched Market Intelligence
We know which groups are genuinely expanding, actual partnership prospects, real compensation ranges, billable hour expectations, and firm culture dynamics.
Strategic Candidate Positioning
We craft compelling narratives around your experience, highlighting transferable skills and positioning potential concerns strategically.
Expert Compensation Negotiation
We leverage real-time market data and our relationships to negotiate optimal compensation, bonuses, title, credit for years, and other terms on your behalf.
Proven Track Record
We have a long track record of successfully placing attorneys at AmLaw firms and top tier boutiques throughout Miami, with many receiving substantial compensation increases.
Zero Pressure, Ever
We never pressure you to interview, accept offers, or make decisions before you're ready. Many attorneys work with us for months before finding the right opportunity.
Your Interests First
We're your advocate first, not the firm's. If an opportunity doesn't align with your requirements or career trajectory—we'll keep looking until we find one that does.

What Attorneys Say About Working With Us

★★★★★
"I can't say enough good things about Chris. He helped me land my dream job, and I truly couldn't have done it without him. The interview process was intense, but Chris was always there with updates, meaningful tips, and thorough preparation every step of the way, even when it came time to resign. What stood out the most was how honest, supportive, and genuinely invested he was throughout the entire process. I'm so grateful we crossed paths. If you're looking for a recruiter who will go above and beyond for you, I highly recommend Chris. He's truly the best.
Maria Passo
Commercial Litigation Associate
★★★★★
"Chris contacted me at a time when I needed his help most. I am a talented attorney, but I was underpaid. Chris and I set a target salary and some other criteria, and Chris went right to work for me. Within 1.5 months, Chris got me a 65 THOUSAND DOLLAR BASE PAY INCREASE. Without Chris's hard work, I would still be working for my former employer.

Chris took all of the work of finding the right employer away from me so that I could focus on getting the job instead of searching for one."
David Robbins
Commercial Litigation Attorney
★★★★★
"Very proactive and approachable recruiters, with excellent contacts.

Chris was instrumental in getting me placed at a new position with an awesome work atmosphere.

Not only is the work culture great, but Chris ensured that I received a compensation rate that is at the very top of my industry's pay scale. I couldn't recommend them more."
Nardo Dorsin
Commercial Litigation Attorney
★★★★★
"Chris is simply awesome.

He is great to work with because he listens to you and he understands what you are looking for in your career.

In my case, he has assisted tremendously in finding me the job that best fit my personal goals."
Victor Arca
Commercial Litigation Attorney

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