Diaz Reus Earns Multiple Legal 500 USA 2026 Rankings

Diaz Reus International Law Firm (DRT) has been recognized in the Legal 500 USA 2026 guide across multiple practice areas. The firm received rankings in Miami Elite: White-Collar Crime and Commercial Litigation, as well as nationally for Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Individuals and International Litigation.

The guide also recognized Michael Díaz Jr. as a Leading Lawyer, together with Javier Coronado Díaz, Marta Colomar-García, Gary Davidson, Richard Wiedis, Martha Araujo Hager, Robert Targ, George Díaz, and Brant Hadaway.

In the Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Individuals category, Legal 500 describes the Miami-based firm as a team praised for "combining creativity with methodological rigor" and notes its established white-collar criminal defense practice. According to the guide, the team regularly appears before domestic and international law enforcement authorities.

The practice is co-led by white-collar specialist Michael Díaz Jr., described as "one of a kind," and Robert Targ, whose practice focuses extensively on white-collar and regulatory investigations. The guide also highlights Javier Coronado Díaz for his work in white-collar matters, international investigations, and issues involving the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and anti-money laundering.

Client testimonials included in the guide state:
"They work on every case daily, searching for solutions and not stopping until they find them."
"Michael Díaz is one of a kind. His knowledge and experience are unparalleled."
"Michael Díaz is the BEST. He does not tell the client what they want to hear; instead, he finds creative solutions and is realistic."
"They are the best."
"Michael Díaz and Javier Coronado provided us with outstanding advice. They handled our case flawlessly, with complete expertise. They are exceptional."
"The Díaz Reus team was deeply committed to me and made me feel like I was their only client throughout the engagement."

In International Litigation, Legal 500 recognizes Diaz Reus International Law Firm for its "excellent understanding of the international landscape." The guide notes the firm’s involvement in major cross-border commercial disputes involving sovereign entities and politically sensitive matters, particularly complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes between the United States and Latin America.

According to the publication, the firm regularly represents foreign governments and state-owned entities, public officials, financial institutions, and multinational corporations.

The practice is led by Michael Díaz Jr., who advises Latin American and Middle Eastern clients in complex cross-border disputes, and Gary Davidson, whose practice focuses on international litigation involving Latin America, particularly sovereign and bondholder disputes, as well as maritime actions. Marta Colomar-García is recognized for her experience in enforcing foreign judgments, cross-border evidence gathering, and international service of process. Brant Hadaway is noted for his work in international commercial disputes, contracts, and regulatory compliance, while George Díaz is recognized for his experience in U.S. and international transactions and disputes. All lawyers are based in Miami.

Client feedback highlighted the team’s knowledge, market insight, communication skills, international perspective, and ability to support informed decision-making in complex disputes. Testimonials also praised the firm’s understanding of Latin America, client communication, cost-conscious approach, personalized service, responsiveness, and the work of Marta Colomar-García and Gary Davidson.

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