Lewis Tein - Miami, FL

Renowned High-Stakes Trial Boutique in Coconut Grove, Miami

When monumental corporate disputes or serious federal investigations arise, having battle-tested courtroom advocates is essential. Located on Grand Avenue in Miami Coconut Grove neighborhood, Lewis Tein (now practicing as Tein Malone PLLC) is recognized as one of Florida premier litigation boutiques. Co-founded in 2005 by acclaimed trial attorney Michael R. Tein, a former Assistant United States Attorney who graduated summa cum laude from Yale and cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, the firm represents Fortune 500 corporations, executive officers, sovereign entities, and injured individuals. Recognized in Chambers USA and ranked Tier 1 by Best Lawyers in America, the firm provides aggressive courtroom advocacy when clients need a lawyer for bet-the-company trials.

Complex Business Litigation and Commercial Disputes

The firm business litigation lawyers have tried more than seventy-five federal and state jury trials and argued dozens of appellate matters. The commercial trial group handles high-stakes disputes across state and federal jurisdictions:

• Litigating high-value breach of contract actions, partnership breakups, and shareholder derivative claims.
• Defending and prosecuting civil fraud allegations, trade secret theft, and complex business torts.
• Navigating federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claims and unfair competition lawsuits.
• Enforcing executive employment covenants, non-disclosure agreements, and restrictive trade pacts.
• Managing contentious commercial real estate disputes, land development conflicts, and construction claims.

Executives seeking to hire an attorney for contentious commercial conflicts rely on the firm track record of courtroom precision and trial readiness.

White-Collar Criminal Defense and Federal Enforcement

With a leadership team comprising former federal prosecutors from the Southern District of Florida, the firm provides formidable defense against government enforcement actions. Functioning as skilled criminal defense lawyers, the practice guides clients through perilous federal scrutiny:

• Defending corporations and senior executives facing Department of Justice, SEC, and federal grand jury investigations.
• Managing allegations of healthcare fraud, securities violations, bank fraud, and wire fraud.
• Defending public corruption charges, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters, and money laundering indictments.
• Representing corporate whistleblowers and defendants in federal False Claims Act qui tam litigation.
• Executing internal corporate investigations and crafting crisis management strategies for corporate boards.

Catastrophic Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

As accomplished accident and injury lawyers, the trial team represents individuals and grieving families who have suffered life-altering harm. The firm handles catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death actions involving aviation accidents, maritime casualties, commercial trucking crashes, and defective products, regularly securing multi-million dollar recoveries through trial verdicts and negotiated settlements.

Exceptional Trial Heritage and Dedicated Client Representation

Chambers USA has recognized firm leadership as among the most talented attorneys in Florida. Operating as both fierce advocates and court-appointed receivers and mediators, the firm combines extensive legal authority with personalized client dedication. Fluent in English and Spanish, the firm delivers responsive service across the United States. Individuals and corporations seeking to find an attorney for high-stakes dispute resolution can consult an attorney today to evaluate their legal options.