Marshall R. Pasternack - Miami, FL

Elite Corporate Law and High-Stakes Transactional Counsel in Miami

Executing high-value business transactions in South Florida vibrant commercial environment requires sophisticated transactional foresight, tactical negotiation, and immaculate contract drafting. Marshall R. Pasternack is an esteemed senior partner in the Corporate and Finance Practice Group at Bilzin Sumberg, operating from the firm signature headquarters at 1450 Brickell Avenue in Miami, Florida. Bilzin Sumberg was founded in 1998 by premier commercial attorneys and has stood at the center of Florida economic expansion for decades. Attorney Pasternack earned his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1980 followed by a Master of Laws in Taxation from New York University in 1983. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1985, he has earned widespread recognition among peers and institutional clients, with Chambers USA praising him as a fantastic transactional lawyer who is creative, smart, and strategic. When corporate directors, private equity sponsors, and entrepreneurs need to hire a lawyer to negotiate multimillion-dollar acquisitions or structure complicated corporate entities, attorney Pasternack provides peerless legal leadership.

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Cross-Border Corporate Transactions

Navigating the purchase or sale of a business enterprise requires rigorous due diligence and proactive risk mitigation. Marshall Pasternack represents domestic and international corporations, private equity funds, and serial entrepreneurs in mergers and acquisitions across diverse economic sectors. His experience encompasses stock purchases, asset acquisitions, carve-outs, management buyouts, and recapitalizations. As a seasoned business formation and contract lawyer, he orchestrates every phase of the deal cycle, from drafting initial letters of intent and structuring tax-advantaged transaction architecture to negotiating definitive purchase agreements and managing closing logistics. His strategic perspective ensures that client commercial objectives are met while potential liabilities are strictly circumscribed.

Complex Joint Ventures and Strategic Commercial Partnerships

Joint ventures allow commercial enterprises to combine capital, proprietary technology, and market presence, but they also introduce intricate management and governance challenges. Attorney Pasternack regularly structures sophisticated joint ventures, limited liability company operating agreements, and partnership arrangements. He drafts customized governance protocols addressing voting control, capital calls, distribution waterfalls, transfer restrictions, and dispute deadlock resolutions. Whether advising capital investors or operating partners, he aligns stakeholder incentives to foster successful long-term partnerships while preserving distinct exit pathways.

Hospitality, Sports, Entertainment, and Emerging Markets

Throughout his extensive career, Marshall Pasternack has advised leading participants in Florida renowned hospitality, leisure, and entertainment industries. His counsel covers hotel development agreements, luxury resort acquisitions, brand licensing covenants, restaurant management contracts, and private-public facility development projects. He has also represented athletes, media executives, and production entities in endorsement deals and intellectual property transactions. Additionally, as Florida commercial landscape has evolved, attorney Pasternack has been a leading transactional advisor in emerging regulated spaces, including commercial cannabis and hemp joint ventures and mergers.

Distinguished Professional Recognition and Corporate Inquiries

Marshall Pasternack professional accomplishments have earned continuous recognition, including selection to Florida Super Lawyers from 2006 through 2024, Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and the Judge Learned Hand Award. Beyond deal-making, he serves as Chair of Bilzin Sumberg Diversity and Culture committees, championing legal pipeline programs for aspiring attorneys. Corporate executives and enterprise founders seeking to find an attorney for sophisticated transactional guidance can consult a lawyer at Bilzin Sumberg to schedule an institutional corporate consultation.