For the third consecutive year, Podhurst Orseck partner and head of the firm’s class action and complex litigation practices, Peter Prieto has been named one of Florida Trend’s 500 Most Influential Business Leaders, earning a place in the publication’s prestigious ‘Law’ category alongside many of the state’s top executives and decision-makers.
Each year, Florida Trend undertakes an extensive editorial process to identify the individuals shaping Florida’s economic and civic landscape. Drawing on months of research, hundreds of interviews, and input from regional business circles, the publication produces a highly selective guide to the people driving progress across industries.
Prieto’s inclusion underscores his longstanding influence in Florida’s legal community and his role in some of the most consequential litigation in recent memory. A former federal prosecutor and seasoned trial attorney, he has led complex commercial, class action, and multidistrict litigation cases that have helped shape precedent on both state and national levels. Known for his integrity, strategic precision, and mentorship of young attorneys, Prieto has become a trusted voice in Miami’s legal community and beyond.
The Florida Trend profile highlights not only Prieto’s legal accomplishments, but also his broader perspective on leadership, professional ethics, and the evolving business landscape in Florida’s rapidly growing economy.
Prieto’s continued recognition among the Florida 500 reflects both his individual achievements and the enduring reputation of Podhurst Orseck as one of Florida’s most respected and influential law firms.
Read Peter Prieto’s full Florida Trend profile here.
