Lucas Savitz P.L.

Hal M. Lucas Recognized as a "Top Lawyer" by the South Florida Legal Guide

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Hal M. Lucas has been selected to be featured as a "Top Lawyer" in the 2020 issue of the South Florida Legal Guide.

Hal M. Lucas Appointed to Florida Hemp Advisory Committee

Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 -0400

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Nicole "Nikki" Fried has appointed Hal M. Lucas to the Florida Hemp Advisory Committee.

Hal M. Lucas Joins the Board of Directors of Friends of Miami Animals Foundation, Inc.

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500

On November 21, 2016, Hal M. Lucas became a Director of Friends of Miami Animals Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Hal M. Lucas Elected as a Director of EnviroStar, Inc.

Mon, 16 Nov 2015 14:09:37 -0500

Hal M. Lucas was elected to the Board of Directors of EnviroStar, Inc., at the company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on November 13, 2015.

Jason B. Savitz Races Full Ironman Triathlon for Charity

Mon, 03 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

On July 26, 2015, Jason B. Savitz successfully raced Ironman Lake Placid to raise awareness and funds for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and its local affiliate, NAMI of Miami.

Jason B. Savitz Successfully Guides Investor Group in Investigation Concerning a Prominent South Florida Business

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 15:12:01 -0400

Lucas | Savitz was engaged by an investor group to conduct an investigation of accounting irregularities and pursue legal claims concerning a prominent South Florida business.

Hal M. Lucas Receives AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell

Wed, 04 Mar 2015 15:13:17 -0500

Based on a survey of legal professionals, Hal M. Lucas received an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates Hal’s adherence to the highest level of professional standards in ethics, diligence, professional responsibility, and legal ability.

TD Bank Pays $67 Million to Defrauded Investment Group

Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:16:49 -0500

Following multiple appellate losses before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and additional motion practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, TD Bank has now paid the $67 million judgment against it for its participation in Scott Rothstein’s $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme.

$67 Million Jury Verdict Against TD Bank Stands: Full Federal Appellate Court Refuses to Review Earlier Decision

Wed, 01 Oct 2014 15:18:54 -0400

The full United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has refused to review the Eleventh Circuit panel’s earlier July 29, 2014, decision upholding the $67 million jury verdict against TD Bank for its participation in Scott Rothstein’s $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme – the largest Ponzi scheme in Florida history and among the largest ever in the United States.

Jason B. Savitz Obtains Dismissal of Million Dollar Lawsuit by Major Telecommunications Company

Mon, 22 Sep 2014 15:20:54 -0400

Lucas | Savitz obtained a voluntary dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a multinational telecommunications corporation alleging over one million dollars in damages arising from claims of fraudulent inducement and breach of contract against the firm’s client.

Eleventh Circuit Affirms $67 Million Jury Verdict Awarded in Scott Rothstein and TD Bank Ponzi Scheme

Wed, 30 Jul 2014 15:24:31 -0400

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has published its opinion affirming a federal jury’s $67 million verdict against TD Bank for its participation in Scott Rothstein’s $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme – the largest Ponzi scheme in Florida history and among the largest ever in the United States.

Hal M. Lucas Recognized as a “Rising Star” in the Florida Legal Community.

Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:26:06 -0400

Hal M. Lucas has been selected to the 2014 Florida Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.