Shutts & Bowen LLP welcomes Jake Baccari to the firm’s Miami Office. Jake joins the firm as a Partner in the International Dispute Resolution Practice Group.
Jake, a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in International Law, focuses his practice on litigation, regulatory matters and multi-jurisdictional dispute resolution, with a particular focus on Asia. He represents clients from a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, banking and finance, energy, heavy, hospitality, private equity, and private wealth.
“Jake brings a wealth of experience to our International Dispute Resolution Group,” said Aliette DelPozo Rodz, Co-Chair of the practice group. “We look forward to Jake enhancing our practice group and adding value in the growth of our firm.”
Additionally, Jake has experience representing clients in multi-jurisdictional and domestic litigation and arbitration as well as in federal and state court proceedings throughout the United States. He has represented clients in contentious and regulatory matters across the United States and in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Jake also has experience conducting investigations and advising clients on corporate affairs and crisis situations.
“His vast knowledge and experience in international arbitration and litigation will certainly expand the depth of our group,” said Ed Patricoff, Co-Chair of the firm’s International Dispute Resolution Practice Group. “I am excited and delighted to expand our team with such a well-respected and talented attorney.”
Previously, Jake served as global coordinating disputes counsel for Japanese clients in the Tokyo office of an international law firm where he was registered as a foreign attorney with the Japan Federation of Bar Associations.
Recently, The Florida Bar appointed Jake to serve on the International Law Certification Committee for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2021. Jake received his Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Miami School of Law.
“I am extremely honored to join such a noteworthy team at Shutts & Bowen,” said Jake. “The firm offers a great amount of resources that adds to our ability to serve our clients.”
About Shutts & Bowen LLP
Shutts & Bowen, established in 1910, is a full-service business law firm with approximately 300 lawyers in offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, and West Palm Beach. Learn more about Shutts & Bowen at www.shutts.com.