News & Events
Judge Rudy Ruiz Fundraiser
Peter Valori will co-host a fundraiser supporting the retention of The Honorable Rodolfo “Rudy” Ruiz As Circuit Court Judge. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Lipscomb, Eisenberg & Baker, PL (2 South Biscayne Blvd. PH 3800). RSVP to Lisa Lehner at Llehner@lebfirm.com or 786-431-2253. Visit...
Kenneth Murena Contributing Author for ABI Book
Peter Valori to Participate in ABA Meeting On Issues Concerning Fees and Sanctions
Peter F. Valori, as Co-Chair of the Business Torts Subcommittee of the Business and Corporate Litigation Committee of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association, will co-host a non-CLE presentation entitled "Attorney Fee Awards and Sanctions from the Judges Perspective", which will be an interactive meeting and discussion that will...
Melanie Damian, Hunter Wise Receiver, Strikes Deal With Attorneys Over Scheme
Melanie E. Damian, the court-appointed equity receiver for Hunter Wise Commodities LLC, recently asked a Florida federal judge to sign off on a settlement ending claims that the firm's outside counsel failed to properly advise Hunter Wise on the legal risks of its $46 million precious metals investment scam. Ms. Damian, has agreed to...
Damian & Valori Celebrates Eleventh Anniversary
We are pleased to announce that Damian & Valori is celebrating its 11th Anniversary! Thanks to all of our clients, family and friends who have supported us throughout the years.
Melanie Damian Named Secretary Treasurer of Florida Bar Business Law Section
Melanie Damian was recently appointed Secretary Treasurer of The Florida Bar Business Law Section. Ms. Damian will serve a one-year term.
Peter Valori Reappointed Chair of the Dade Count Bar Federal Courts Committee
Peter Valori has been reappointed Chair of the Dade County Bar Association's Federal Court Committee. Mr. Valori will serve a one-year term.
Amanda Fernandez Named Chair of FAWL Young Lawyers Committee
We are please to announce that Amanda Fernandez has been appointed Chair of the Young Lawyers Committee for the Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. She will begin serving her term on July 1.
Melanie Damian Reappointed Chair of SEED School of Miami Board of Directors
Melanie Damian was reappointed Chair of the The SEED School of Miami Board of Directors. We congratulate Melanie for all of her hard work and dedication to the school!
Melanie Damian Obtains Court Approval for a $750,000 Settlement
Attorney Melanie Damian, court-appointed receiver for the Estate of the Hunter Wise Entities, recently obtained a $750,000 settlement from the former directors and officers of the Hunter Wise entities. Ms. Damian, of Damian & Valori, LLP, was appointed receiver when Hunter Wise, which traded in precious metals for private customers, was shut...