MIAMI– Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman announced that the firm has named two attorneys, Kathryn Mehaffey and Aleida Martinez Molina, as the latest partners at the 70-lawyer firm.

 

“We are proud to name Kathryn and Aleida as new partners,” said Lilian Arango, an equity partner at Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman who has been with the firm for more than 20 years. “Through the years, they have demonstrated dedication to the firm and a passion for practicing law.  We know that they will continue to be important advocates for our clients.”

 

Mehaffey represents municipalities and works directly with planning directors, city managers and elected officials on land use, planning, zoning and general municipal matters. She concentrates her practice on developing and applying land use and zoning tools to help local governments effectively and efficiently manage development and implement long range planning.  Kathryn earned her JD from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center and joined the firm in 2008.

 

Martinez Molina leads the firm’s insolvency and creditor’s rights practice, providing guidance to both public and private sector clients in the specialized field of bankruptcy law.  In addition, the multi-lingual specialist serves as a general counsel to hospitality and community association clients, among others, which she represented prior to joining the firm in 2010.  Aleida earned her JD from Columbia Law School.

 

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About Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L.:

Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman P.L., is a prominent South Florida law firm serving corporate, governmental and individual clients with an integrated array of professional services including commercial litigation, land-use and real estate law, construction law, communications and cable law, labor and employment law, government law and governmental relations.  The firm has offices in Coral Gables, Ft. Lauderdale and Boca Raton. For more information visit www.wsh-law.com.