Kelley Kronenberg Names Three New Partners in Florida

Firm promotes Michael G. Albani in Tampa, George D. Lagos in West Palm Beach and Marc A. Marra in Fort Lauderdale

Michael Albani
Marc Marra
George Lagos

Fort Lauderdale/Tampa, Fla. — Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse business law firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of Michael G. Albani, George D. Lagos and Marc A. Marra from Attorneys to Partners at the firm.

“These lawyers have shown a true commitment to the firm and their clients. We are thrilled to welcome them to the partner-level where they can continue to do amazing work in their practice and their communities,” said Michael Fichtel, Kelley Kronenberg’s CEO and Principal Partner.

Albani, who is based in the firm’s Tampa office, has excelled in matters related to Workers’ Compensation. Before joining the firm, Albani worked with the Office of the State Attorney 13th Judicial Circuit. While in this role, he assisted the Misdemeanor Division G Assistant State Attorney and grew his trial experience.

Albani earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management from the University of Florida where he graduated cum laude. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Florida Coastal School of Law, serving as a member of the dean’s list and receiving pro bono honors. He is admitted to practice in Florida.

Lagos, who works in the firm’s West Palm Beach office, is an experienced litigation attorney who focuses his practice on mortgage foreclosure and assisting financial service providers with regulatory, enforcement, transactional and litigation matters. Lagos began his law career as an Assistant State Attorney for the Palm Beach State Attorney’s Office, gaining experience prosecuting felony and misdemeanor cases. He has also obtained extensive contested foreclosure litigation experience as an associate attorney for various South Florida mortgage services firms.

Lagos earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Florida, Washington, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the Florida Southern District Bankruptcy Court.

Marra practices out of the firm’s Fort Lauderdale headquarters, and focuses on assisting banks and other financial service providers with litigation related to real estate and bankruptcy. Marra is admitted to practice law in Florida, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.

Marra currently serves as Director of the Broward County Bar Association, Vice-Chair of the West Broward Section of the Broward County Bar Association, and President of the Broward Section of the Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law Alumni Association.

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About Kelley Kronenberg

Kelley Kronenberg is a diverse, business law firm that provides litigation and other legal services to established corporations, insurance companies, entrepreneurs and individuals in Florida and other regions of the U.S. More than 150 attorneys strong, the firm offers over 35 distinct practice areas throughout its network of ten offices in Florida and Illinois.  Founded in 1980, Kelley Kronenberg was built on relationships and continues to grow and excel because of its strength, offering sound legal counsel and exceptional client service. Known primarily as a Defense law firm, Kelley Kronenberg has broken the mold by welcoming Justice for Kids, a leading Child Advocacy Plaintiff group. Kelley Kronenberg has been named Best Places to Work 2020 by South Florida Business Journal, is one of America’s Top Corporate Law Firms in 2019 by Forbes, ranked in the top 20 largest law firms in Florida by Florida Trend and the Daily Business Review, has been recognized as a Top Law Firm in Florida by the South Florida Legal Guide and LexisNexis ® Martindale-Hubbell®, and is ranked in the top 10 in the NLJ 500 Women’s Scorecard.  More information on practice areas and office locations is available at www.kelleykronenberg.com.

Robert Friedman