Karel Suarez

Karel Suarez is a member of Berger Singerman's Dispute Resolution Team based in Miami. He practices complex business and international litigation at the trial and appellate levels. He primarily handles highly contested matters involving large sums of money and multiple parties in Florida’s state and federal courts. 

Karel also frequently advises individuals, as well as domestic and foreign companies, with respect to litigation and compliance issues related to conducting business in Cuba. In this regard, he regularly counsels clients about OFAC regulations and the applicability of Title III of the Helms-Burton Act. Karel is also a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS).

J.D., Florida International University
B.A., Florida International University

Florida

Dispute Resolution

Complex Commercial Litigation
Appellate
Latin America & Caribbean Practice

• Spanish

• Hispanic National Bar Association
  • Deputy Regional President
• The International Law Section of The Florida Bar
  • Member of the Cuba Committee
• The Cuban American Bar Association
  • Member

• Secured significant settlement in a breach of contract dispute after obtaining summary judgment. 
• Favorably defended a construction company against state law claims for overtime and related benefits.
• Advised and counseled the chief executive officer of an international cruise line as to commencing business operations in Cuba.
• Represented the owner of a large Brazilian company regarding the exportation of food products to Cuba.
• Negotiated an investment agreement between two companies relating to the Cuban logistics industry.
• Successfully resolved intricate shareholders derivative claims involving deceptive trade practices and the breach of fiduciary duties in the Complex Business Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
• Effectively represented a South Florida logistics company in a multi-party commercial dispute centered around claims for fraudulent inducement. 

• Hispanic National Bar Association, recognized for contribution and dedication to the 2015-2016 HNBA Board of Governors (2016)
• Hispanic National Bar Association Florida Region, acknowledged for leadership and service as the National President of the HNBA Law Student Division (2015)
• Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2020

Berger Singerman Expands Dispute Resolution Team With Addition of Justen Fischer and Karel Suarez
July 7, 2019

The Dialogue quotes Karel Suarez in, "What Will a Change in Leadership Mean for Cuba?"
December 10, 2017

The Miami Herald quotes Karel Suarez in, "What’s Next for South Florida’s Relationship with Cuba?”
June 4, 2017

The Dialogue quotes Karel Suarez in, "What is Driving Deals in Brazil’s Insurance Sector?”
November 15, 2016

The Dialogue quotes Karel Suarez in, "'Would Fighting Lotto Scams Lower Banks’ De-Risking?”
November 1, 2016

Cinco Días, “La Nueva Politica de Trump Hacia Cuba”
July 23, 2017

Daily Business Review, "Trump's Changes to U.S.-Cuba Deal Headed Our Way Soon"
June 29, 2017

Karel Suarez, Interview, "Cubano Enfrenta una Potencial Deportacion," for Telemundo 51
March 4, 2019

Karel Suarez, Panelist, “Differences and Similarities Between the American and Cuban Criminal Justice Systems,” for Florida International University College of Law Black Law Student Association
April 17, 2018

Karel Suarez, Panelist, "U.S. and Cuban Relationships," for Florida International University College of Law Cuban American Bar Association
February 21, 2018

Karel Suarez, Interview, “Cambios en Cuba?” for TV Marti
November 2, 2017

Karel Suarez, Panelist, “Las Politicas Hacia Cuba," for Telemundo 51
June 26, 2017

Karel Suarez, Interview, “Abogados Cubano-Americanos Debaten Sobre Estado Actual de Cuba y su Futuro Sociopolitico,” for TV Marti
September 22, 2016

Karel Suarez, Interview, “Cuban Adjustment Act to Spark Renewed Debate,” for NBC 6
December 17, 2014

• Diaz, Reus & Targ, LLP