Fla. Boutique AVILA Adds Real Estate Senior Counsel // September 23, 2022

South Florida law firm Avila hired real estate senior counsel Daniel Sanchez-Galarraga to focus on commercial and residential transactions.

Daniel Sanchez-Galarraga Joins AVILA as Senior Counsel in the Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use Practice // September 21, 2022

Miami attorney Daniel Sanchez-Galarraga joins AVILA as senior counsel in the Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use practice.

Chilean Wood Pellet Producer Obtains CIFI Loan // May 19, 2022

CIFI enlisted Trinity International LLP and Morales & Besa to structure a $33 million loan to Chilean wood pellet producer Eco Indef, who relied on Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP in Miami.

Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Original Founding Director Alcides I. Avila // May 16, 2022

Founding Partner Alcides I. Avila of the Miami, Florida-based Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP (AVILA) has partnered with the Peruvian-American Chamber of Commerce (PERUSA) to continue to support Peruvian businesses and individuals with U.S. interests.

Risky Business: The Legal and Financial Implications of the Russia Sanctions // April 18, 2022

The speed at which Russia sanctions were imposed left many questions unanswered, resulting in a flurry of calls and messages to attorneys to understand the ramifications.

Banks Still Doing Legitimate Business in Russia, Putting U.S. Dollar-Clearing at Risk, Experts Say // April 08, 2022

As U.S. banks to struggle to ensure compliance with sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, cracks are emerging in the trust that Western banks have in one another's compliance programs.

AVILA Bets on Its Future, Elevates Two Partners to Equity Committee // March 15, 2022

As the firm prepares to celebrate its 15th year in business this August, Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro, LLP (AVILA) is optimistic about the future and committed to the success of its lawyers, elevating two partners to the equity committee.

AVILA Recognized as a ‘Best Law Firm’ in U.S. News’ 2022 Rankings // November 05, 2021

Miami law firm Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena & Garro LLP (AVILA) announced it was rated among top national and regional law firms by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Lawyers® rankings for 2022. 

Juan Carlos ‘JC’ Cura Joins Avila as Partner in the Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use Practice // October 18, 2021

Miami law firm AVILA announced the addition of Juan Carlos “JC” Cura to its Real Estate, Zoning and Land Use practice as a senior partner.

Founding Partner Alcides I. Avila Named Among Living Legends in Florida Trend’s Florida 500 // October 08, 2021

Florida Trend's annual list of the top 500 most influential business leaders across South Florida recognized Founding Partner Alcides I. Avila of Avila Rodriguez Hernandez Mena Garro LLP as a "Living Legend."

Key Considerations for Foreigners Looking to Establish a U.S. Presence or Increase Their U.S. Investments // September 20, 2021

Based on our experience helping hundreds of foreign businesses and individuals navigate their entry and investments in the U.S., following is a practical guide to key issues warranting consideration before entering the market.

AVILA Adds Noted Banking Corporate and Real Estate Lawyer Rene Murai as Partner // August 02, 2021

Law Firm Continues Strategic Hires in Response to Growing Client Demand

Patricia Hernandez is Leading Avila’s Transformation // May 01, 2021

After helping found the business boutique in 2007, Hernandez became managing partner this month.

As Many Small and Midsize Businesses Struggle, Where Are the Main Street Loans? // November 11, 2020

As small and midsize businesses in the United States struggle to survive the new COVID-19 economic reality, politicians continue to debate when and how they will provide a new round of aid to the lifeblood of the American economy.

Why has the $600 billion Main Street Lending Program been such a flop? // November 09, 2020

When it was launched as part of the CARES Act in late March, the Paycheck Protection Program received immediate interest from borrowers and lenders alike. That mutual buy-in allowed the program to distribute roughly $522 billion to small (and some not-so- small) businesses in desperate need of cash due to the revenue-choking impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

PTSD From PPP Controversy Derails Promising Program For Struggling Businesses // November 08, 2020

Billions of dollars set aside by the government through the Main Street Lending Program to help distressed companies remain untouched as firms wrestle with the program's complexity and fears over potential regulatory blowback.

Our partner, Manny Rodriguez, attended the American College of Investment Council Fall Annual Meeting and Education Conference at the Grand Hyatt New York. // October 30, 2019

AVILA was proud to co-host a reception tonight in Coral Gables to re-elect Judge Beatrice Butchko to the Florida Circuit Court. // October 30, 2019

AVILA was proud to co-host a reception yesterday evening in Coral Gables to re-elect Judge Ivonne Cuesta to the Florida Circuit Court. // October 15, 2019

Congratulations to our partners on their selection by their peers for inclusion in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. // September 30, 2019

Congratulations to our partner, Alcides Avila, for being selected for the 2019 Florida Trend Florida 500, a special section that highlights the 500 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. // September 30, 2019

Real Estate Group recognized for successfully representing seller in sale of Lord Balfour Hotel // September 30, 2019

Former Ambassador to Panama, Simon Ferro, joins Avila. // July 01, 2019

Avila partners selected for the 2019 edition of Florida Super Lawyers. // June 30, 2019