Overview

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Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty + Hartog, P.A. is a multidisciplinary civil practice law firm located in Miami, Florida, specializing in the representation of businesses, institutions and individuals in appeals, bankruptcy and workouts, receiverships, creditors rights, mediation-arbitration services, commercial litigation, probate and guardianship, civil litigation and real estate law. Our firm successfully combines the expertise and sophistication of a large firm practice with the close personal service found in smaller firms.

Our Commitment to Clients

Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty + Hartog P.A. is committed to providing superior legal counsel in the most cost-effective manner possible. We strive to be counselors, advisors and problem solvers to our clients. We do so by knowing our clients, their goals and objectives and by providing value-added services beyond what you might expect from a law firm. Our clients often describe us as sharp, honest lawyers with solid knowledge of the law.

Practice Groups

Our firm is comprised of over four main practice groups focused on specific industries or areas of law. This practice group structure enables our attorneys to thoroughly understand the issues confronting certain industries and areas of the law.

Cutting Edge Technology

We believe that technology has allowed us to improve communications, increase efficiency and obtain research information at a level far beyond most other law firms. For our clients, we believe the result is better legal representation and significant cost savings. This also gives us a clear advantage over other Florida law firms.

Rating

Martindale-Hubbell rates Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty + Hartog P.A. as an AV (highest rating) law firm. Jerry Markowitz, managing partner, is listed among seventeen South Florida lawyers in the latest edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Rankings

Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog, P.A. is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and metro ranked in 5 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Metro Rankings

Fort Lauderdale
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Miami
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Elder Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Regional Rankings

Fort Lauderdale
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Miami
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Elder Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Real Estate Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closings
  • Commercial
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Debtors' Rights
  • Elder Law
  • Litigation
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trustee Representation
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Workouts and Restructurings

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog, P.A. has 6 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog, P.A. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Demographics

Partners
Male: 6
Female: 4
Asian: 1
Black / African American: 1
Hispanic / Latinx: 1
White / Caucasian: 8
Of Counsel (but not partners)
Female: 1
White / Caucasian: 1
Associates
Asian: 1
Paralegals
Male: 1
Female: 9
Hispanic / Latinx: 3
White / Caucasian: 7
Non-Legal Employees
Male: 3
Female: 12
Black / African American: 2
Hispanic / Latinx: 12
White / Caucasian: 1
Persons with Disabilities: 1

Main Location

Miami, FL
Two Datran Center, Suite 1800
9130 South Dadeland Boulevard
Miami, FL 33156-7858
United States
305-670-5000 Call our Miami, FL location at 305-670-5000 Get Directions Get directions to our Miami, FL location

Office Locations

Fort Lauderdale, FL
101 Northeast Third Avenue, Suite 1210
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
United States
954-767-0030 Call our Fort Lauderdale, FL location at 954-767-0030 Get Directions Get directions to our Fort Lauderdale, FL location

Management and Personnel

Senior Partner
Rachel Camber
Senior Partner
Adrian Delancy
Partner
John Lee
Of Counsel
Rachel Rubio
Shareholder
Thomas Ringel
Shareholder
Ross R. Hartog
Shareholder
Candis Trusty
Managing Shareholder
Jerry M. Markowitz

Contacts

Restructuring + Insolvency
Ross Hartog 954 767 0030
Real Estate + Business
Thomas Ringel 305-670-5000
Probate + Guardianship
Candis Trusty 305-670-5000
Litigation + Dispute Resolution
Jerry Markowitz 305-670-5000
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