Robert “Bob” C. Josefsberg, a revered trial attorney, mentor, and pillar of the South Florida legal community, passed away in Coral Gables, Florida, while doing what he loved. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Bob lived a life grounded in purpose, compassion, and justice. He […]
A Cessna 208B filled with a group of skydivers crashed into a wooded area at the Cross Keys Airport in Monroe Township, New Jersey. According to the FAA, the single engine aircraft went off the end of the runway while departing the airport around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2. Fifteen people were on board […]
Widely recognized as a top-tier international litigation boutique with deep experience in high-stakes aviation matters, Podhurst Orseck has been selected as the winner in the Transportation (Aviation) category of the 2025 National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers awards. Longtime partners Ricardo Martinez-Cid and Lea Bucciero, along with Associate Zachary Gorwitz, were honored for their outstanding work on two high-impact, globally relevant cases that […]
What Happened on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282? Details of the In-Flight Incident At a public board meeting earlier this week, The National Transportation Safety Board said the probable cause of the January 2024 in-flight mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 was Boeing’s failure to “provide adequate training, guidance and oversight” to […]
Five Podhurst Orseck partners along with two practices are recognized among the nation’s leading law firms in annual rankings. MIAMI – June 11, 2025 – The 2025 edition of Chambers USA, one of the most prestigious legal publications in the world, recognizes five Podhurst Orseck attorneys as leaders in their respective practices. Additionally, Podhurst Orseck’s […]
With extensive experience working in both the public and private sectors, Prieto is recognized for his impact on the legal industry and South Florida community Miami, Florida — March 21, 2025 — AJC Miami and Broward will honor prominent trial lawyer Peter Prieto of Podhurst Orseck with the 2025 Judge Learned Hand Award in recognition […]
Podhurst Orseck, P.A. is proud to announce that seven of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list, a prestigious recognition of their dedication to justice and exceptional advocacy. Firm founder Aaron Podhurst was also inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for the most […]
A Florida federal court has granted class certification to Mercedes-Benz drivers in the ongoing multidistrict litigation (MDL) concerning defective airbags, marking a significant victory for vehicle owners. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Federico Moreno, allows affected vehicle owners to pursue their claims collectively, strengthening their ability to hold the automaker accountable. Lead counsel Peter […]
On February 4, 2025, a tragic mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., involving an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter. The collision resulted in the loss of all 67 individuals aboard both aircraft, marking the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
February 05, 2025 – 4:27 PM EDT Attorneys Ricardo Martinez-Cid, Lea Bucciero, and Zach Gorwitz represent the estate in the $150M plane crash lawsuit. Read the full article by Tommaso Baronio
