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Richard Ian Segal is a partner and practices in Kluger Kaplan's commercial litigation and family law
groups, assisting clients in a range of business and corporate litigation matters, and matrimonial disputes.
Richard has extensive experience handling disputes with large financial institutions in real estate, wealth
advisory, investment management, and trust relationships and transactions. Richard specializes in
fiduciary duty disputes and punitive damages claims. Richard's philosophy centers around aggressive
tactics and innovative legal theories aimed at reaching a quick, favorable result for his clients at a
reasonable cost. Richard prides himself on meeting potential new clients and giving them the individual
attention that they deserve and following through by providing devotion and detail to their cases.
As proud University of Michigan alum,
Richard is a diehard University of
Michigan football fan. As an English
major, Richard studied in detail fellow
University of Michigan famous alum, the
playwright Arthur Miller. "If I see an
ending, I can work backward" - Arthur
Miller. Like Miller, Richard always
begins by envisioning the ending, the best
outcome for his client, and then works
backwards to get the most favorable result
as quickly as possible. As a third
generation Miami Beach native, Richard
grew up in a family that is deeply
ensconced in the local community.
_ . r KLUGIR KA N AN
Education
• University of Miami School of Law,J.D.,cum laude
• University of Michigan,BA
Noteworthy
• Florida Trend Legal Elite,2013
• Florida Trend Legal Elite,Up and Corner,2011-2012
• Florida Super Lawyers Magazine,Rising Star,2012-2014
Community Activities
• Board Member of the Executive Board of Governors of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member of the Board of Governors of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Law Council
• Co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Council of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
• Board Member of Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation,Young President/Founder
• University of Miami Law School Alumni Group
• Member,Miami Beach Bar Association
Publications(a sample of which are enclosed herein)
• Step Away from the Computer:Divorce,Internet Don't Mix,Daily Business Review,3/23/15
• A Torrent of Partner Additions Thanks to Economy,Daily Business Review, 3/2/15
• Same Marital Issues Apply to Same-Sex Marriages,Daily Business Review, 1/13/15
• New County Procedure Frees up Bonds for Developers,Daily Business Review,4/24/12
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Step Away From the Computer: Divorce, Internet Don't Mix
Commentary byJason Marks working sites else they would
and Richard I.Segal cease to exist."
In compelling production of
By now it should come as no the images from the plaintiff's
surprise that content posted on Facebook page, the court spe-
Facebook, Instagram, Thntter, cifically found that"the photo- .
Linkedln and other online fo- graphs sought were reasonably
rums is open for the whole calculated to lead to the discov- r
world to read.Nor is it a secret ery of admissible evidence and Mew",,
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that such public postings are [the plaintiff's) privacy interest
discoverable in court. in them was minimal,if any"
Like social media itself,laws While this case was in the
concerning the discoverability of personal injury context, it
social media in family law pro- is fully applicable to family i G,
ceedings is evolving, law proceedings. i.',
In January,the Fourth District Most of us know someone
Richard I.Segal
with an overwhelming compul- SJ
Court of Appeal in Nucci v. g P Jason Marks
Target,40 Fla.L.Weekly D166, sion to publicize every detail
a personal injury case,compelled of his or her personal life on- have decided to share with the sexual contact can all be used
discovery of photographs from fine—including taking jabs at world.A variety of things can af- against you in court to question
the social media accounts of the a soon-to-be ex-spouse.When feet your eventual custody or ali- your fitness as a parent
plaintiff, a customer of Target going through a divorce,posting mony battle. Nowadays some- Our policy is simple. Ask
Target argued that the images pictures of yourself with the hot thing that you perceive to be an yourself How would I feel if I
are relevant to the plaintiff's blonde you met at a bar or tell- innocent comment"can and will saw this post or picture perma-
claim of injury in that it would ing the world what a bad parent be used against you." nently plastered on a billboard
allow a comparison of her cur- your spouse is might seem like Your husband is incapable for the whole world to see? If
rent physical condition and limi- a good idea,but before you do, of fidelity?Call up a friend and the thought of this even leaves
tations to her physical condition think twice and then step away discuss it over coffee.Your wife you mildly embarrassed, don't
and quality of life before the date from the computer is an absent parent?Hash it out Post it.Because when you think
about it,today's social media is
of a slip and fall. With technology at our fin- over happy hour.But definitely Y'
"We agree with those cases gertips, our only worry is no think again before bashing your as open and public as doing just
concluding that, generally, the longer don't pick up the phone spouse on the Internet. Even that.Always err on the side of
photographs posted on a social angry because you might regret private posts that are limited to caution. No one has ever said
networking site are neither priv- what you say,but has expanded your friends appear now to be "I really wish I had put up that
ileged nor protected by any right to think before you text, think discoverable in litigation. Keep picture of myself on Facebook"
of privacy,regardless of any pit- before you tweet, think before in mind that anything posted but plenty of people have lived
vacy settings that the user may you update your Facebook sta- online is easily traceable by fo- to regret it.
have established," the appeals tus or post an Instagram photo. rensic experts and can never be Jason Marks,a founding
court said. Just like an employer can truly deleted. member at Kiuger Kaplan
The court further said that check your online identity be- It is not just the written word Silverman Katzen&Levine,and
"by creating a Facebook ac- fore making a job offer,you can that one might regret.Likewise, Richard Segal,a partner at the
count, a user acknowledges be sure your embittered spouse, be wary of posting pictures of firm,focus on commercial
that her personal information and certainly his or her lawyer, yourself engaging in question- litigation and family law,assisting
would be shared with others... will visit your Facebook and able behavior.In a custody dis- clients in a range of business and
indeed,that is the very nature Twitter pages to dig up any in- pute, photos of you drinking, corporate t1tigalbn matters,and
and purpose of these social net- criminating information you doing drugs and engaging in matrimonial disputes.
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LEGAL PROFESSION
A TORRENT OF PARTNER ADDITIONSTHANKSTO ECONOMY
byJuhe Kay with ed to the Daily Business
research by Chris Futrell Review's annual survey ,.,.
of new partners in South –
South Florida law firms Florida said they promoted -
promoted 139 associates to 139 associates to partner in '°`
partner and hired 80 new the past year compared with
laterals in 2014. The 219 85 the year before.They also
new partners is a 56 percent brought on 82 lateral part-
increase over 2013. ners in the past year up from
Meet Josh Rubens and 55 the year before.The 221
Richard Segal. At 31 and new partners represents a
30,respectively, and just six 56 percent annual increase.
years out of law school,these Experts say the upward
e swing in partnerships can
lawyers already have made .
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partner at Miami-based be attributed to the recover-
, m economy.And to later-
Kiuger, Kaplan, Silverman, g Y p lash M.Rubens and Richard I.Se al .1.ALBERT DIAZ
als Katzen & Levine—perhaps m hot practice areas and 9
the youngest partners in geographical regions are be- the Miami-based law firm bringing on good people."
Mg heavily courted by legal promoted just two South Smulian added Akerman
South Florida. recruiters as partnership Florida lawyers to partner appreciates "the unique
their stripes after filling in doors are again opening for and added seven laterals. value diversity brings to the
deserving associates. Last ear,Akerman promot- firm and the work we do for
at a major trial for an ail- "�response to the global Y p
ing Bruce Katzen and Alan recession, law firms were ed 15 associates to partner clients."The promotions last
Kluger, who had a conflict and attracted nine laterals in year included seven women,
struggling mightily to main- there on. one Hispanic and one black.
in another trial.The judges taro their partner profit-
denied continuances in both ability ratios from the past, The lateral hires in liti- "Building a firm that re-
ability corporate and real fleas the makeup of our cli-
notched and the young lawyers said Bill Brennan,a law firm g rP P
notched wins. consultant with Brennan estate law induded a four- ents is an essential part of
"People say, `Why did Strategy LLC of West Chester lawyer group from the de- understanding and meeting
you make them partners so Pennsylvania. "They were funs Tew Cardenas, the their needs," he said. "We
young?' and I say, `They're doing that partially by de- former general counsel of are focused on maintaining a
front-line lawyers, they can laying new partners from FriendFinders Network culture enriched by a diverse
take a case from intake to tri- associate ranks. Now that Inc. and former lawyers mix of backgrounds,talents
a1,' " Kluger said."They de- it's been several years and from Gunster and Liebler, and ideas."
serve it.They're superstars." it appears that law firms Gonzalez&Portuondo.
Rubens and Segal are part are recovering from the tre- "I certainly feel the lateral MORE FIRMS JOIN
of a wave of new partners mendous pressure, they've market is increasing," said TREND
sweeping South Florida--- opened up the thicket to pro- Andrew Smulian,Akerman's Other law firms that expe-
either through lateral hiring mote associates." chairman and CEO."That is rienced an increase in lateral
or promotion—in numbers a continuing phenomenon. hiring and promotions in the
unseen since the start of the A SHIFT AT AKERMAN We get terrific resumes in all pastyearincluded Greenberg
2008-2009 recession. Akerman is a prime ex- the markets, so we can be Traurig, which had 18 new
Law firms that respond- ample of the trend.In 2013, thoughtful and deliberate in partners--13 laterals and
five promotions—compared on laterals as a direct in- the market falls.they are no- said. "What that tells me is
with eight the year before; vestment in their next gen- where to be found." the economy is improving."
Gunster,with nine new part- eration of leadership as cur- In the past, Ankus said, Abbe Bunt of Bunt Legal
ners, compared with four rent leaders look toward re- it would take him hours to Search puts her mission
the year before;and Carlton tirement. Podhurst Orseck, "break down"a law firm and from law firms another way:
Fields Jorden Burt,with six for example,recently added find appropriate candidates "You heard the old adage
new partners, compared Roy Altman, who became to approach with job of- location, location, location?
with five the year before. only the firm's third lateral fers. He said he spent years Well when it comes to law
For Greenberg Traurig, hire in its 48-year history. building relationships with firm laterals,it's real estate,
the sharp increase in laterals Altman, a former federal these lawyers over countless real estate,real estate.That's
was due to the firm's active prosecutor, will assist with breakfasts and lunches. what they want.There's not
recruiting,said Matt Gorson, complicated class actions, Now, recruiters smell- enough of those lawyers to
firm co-chairman who over- mass torts and aviation ing big bucks from as far keep up with demand in
sees recruitment in the matters. The current head away as New York and South Florida."
southeastern United States. of the firm,Aaron Podhurst, California troll law firm
Greenberg Traurig is still practicing at 78. websites to send mass 'FEVERED PITCH'
picked up 13 laterals in Some law firms absorbed emails to partners. For the highest perform-
2014, including a three- new laterals due to the de- "What took me 10 hours ing lawyers in top markets
member group from Littler raise of other firms, includ- to do previously now takes like Houston,New York and
Mendelson; Tallahassee ing those that picked up minutes because of the Miami, competition is "at
rainmaking lobbyist Fred lawyers after the breakup of Internet and email," he a fevered pitch," said Kent
Karlinsky,who joined with Tew Cardenas.Others picked said."These new recruiters Zimmerman.,a law firm con-
Rich Fedei; and Israel up laterals through rnerg- are under the assumption sultant with the Zeughauser
Sanchez and Jeff Tenen, ers, such as when Carlton that it takes five phone calls Group of Miami.
who rejoined the firm from Fields acquired Jorden Burt and you make a placement. For example, The
Hughes Hubbard&Reed. early last year, and when It's not like that. They're American Lawyer, an ALM
"These were opportunis- Hamilton, Miller& Birthisel simply trolling and dredg- affiliate of the Daily Business
tic hires,"Corson said."They merged with delancyhill. ing. It really falls into the Review,reported inApril that
wanted to work with our category of spam.The law- Kirkland& Ellis guaranteed
platform.One person,I was IMPACTOF RECRUITERS yers ask me,'Who is crazy a 35-year-old lateral partner
recruiting for a year.Most of With more firms turn- enough to think I would who specializes in energy
the time,they are dissatisfied ing to legal recruiters to bite from an unsolicited about $5 million in annual
with their existing firm." locate and lure talent, email from no one I know compensation to entice him
Patrick Martin, who the recruiting industry in Van Nuys,California?' ' to leave the Houston office of
worked at Littler for 11 years has become increasingly Barbara Alonso of Squire Simpson Thacker&Bartlett.
as a labor and employment crowded and competitive. Patton Boggs in Miami,who And while"stratospheric"
partner and helped open Joe Ankus of Ankus specializes in corporate fi- salaries like these are not
its Florida office, joined Consulting in Weston,a legal nance and Latin America yet commanded in Miami,
Greenberg ZYsurig last recruiter since 1991,said he deals,is one of the partners the market is getting in-
month with two other law- is amazed at the brazenness being wooed. She said she creasingly more competitive
yers from Littler of new recruiters trying to has been getting email blasts in the areas of real estate
"Certainly,the lateral mar- capitalize on the burgeon- from a Los Angeles recruiter and Latin America deals,
ket is hot,"Martin said."I had ing South Florida market.He twice a week since December. Zimmerman said.
been pursued,as had my col- said partners he has worked "The legal market is really "For firms in Miami—
leagues.I have looked at oth- with over the years have hot,"Alonso said."This is the the small ones as well as
er firms and this was a good been forwarding him emails hottest I've seen the market the Akermans—they are
opportunity, an opportunity they have received from out- since the recession. But I'm facing fiercer competition
for Greenberg to expand of-town recruiters. happy where I'm at." for their top people," he
their labor and employment "Recruiting is an interest- Ankus said the current said. "Miami has gotten to
practice locally and for us ing business in that all you need is for real estate and be a hotter market as the
to capitalize on Greenberg's need is a phone and oper- corporate transactional economy recovers."
brand in the market. Of ating vocal chords to be in partners.
course,there was a financial business," he said. "When "We are getting a lot more
incentive as well." times are good, recruiters demand for lateral partners Julie Kay can be reached at
Some law firms brought sprout like weeds.And when in all transactional areas,"he 305-347-6685.
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PRACTICE FOCUS/FAMILY LAW Same Marital Issues Apply to Same-Sex Marriages
Commentary by Richard Segal
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION ALIMONY
r As a lifelong Fkrrida It is anticipated,and I see no reason Another cxincept to consider is ali-
% resident, it is a proud for the courts to deviate,that prior caste many.
�' t moment to see Florida lave in Florida regarding family law is In a proceeding for dis.sohnian of
• °, recognize stone-sex sues in heterosexual marriages will marriage.the court may grant alimony
.' marriage and further equally apply to same-SCA nktrriages. to either part,which alimony may be
f- `'s equality for rdL This was Two important concepts to consider bridge-tire-gap. rehabilitative, dura-
t: a long time coming and when entering into a marriage are eq- Ilona! or permanent in
fli
' is a day to celebrate. tdtatble distribution and alimony In nature or any cornbina-
I However, the c esl- I krrida,carder the equitable distribtitirny lion of this forms of
Segal ebration and joy for statute.lia.Stat.§6L075.marital assets alimony.In any award of
many same-sex couples and liabilities include: alimony, the court may
offitrally being able to get married should •Assets acquired and liabilities in- order periodic payments or payments
not overshadow the fact that marriage cturcd during the marriage,individually in lump sum or loth"See Fla. Stat.
still has very real ktgral ramifications for by either spouse or jointly by them. §61.08.
all newlyweds. •The enhanwment in value and ap- In determining whether to award
For those same-sox c(11.tpk;Wirt)have iNeciation of matunantal„vats resulting alimony or maintenanre,the court shall
been together for a very king time and either from the efforts of either party first make a specific factual deurnnina-
nrarriage now is simply a legal recogni- during the marriage or from the corn- tiott as to whether either party has an
Lion for their already long-established tribtttio.n to or expenditure thereon of actual need for alimony or maintenance
loving relationship.many of these legal marital funds or other founts of marital and whether either party has the abil-
fantily law principles such as equitable assets,or both. it}to pay alimony or maintewmne"See
distribution and alimony might he novel •Interspousal gills during the mar- also cearcey c.Searceg 923 So.2d 528.
concepts to consider and should spark riage. 529(Fla 2d DCA 20061.
new and open conversations with a •./Vl nested and nunvnsted benefits, Therefore for same-sex marriages
spouse before deciding to run to the al- rights and funds accrued during the there should be a moment taken that
tar marriage in retimment,pension.profit- while their right to marry is now rec-
Many same-sex couples are well- sharing, annuity, deferred compensa- ognized in Florida, so too will their
established in their careers and area non and insurance plans and programs_ rights and obligations to each other be
walking into the marriage with love and Something to consider for couples enforced once married. for example.
Joy—but also with a lot of assets. thinking about marriage.as a practice through equitable distribution and all-
As a family law practitioner and tip,is that even norunarital funds can many:
partner at Kluger,Kaplan,Silverman. be transmuted and characterized by the While some of these concepts seem
Katzen St Levine, I would advise any court as nrurital assets subject to equi- daunting or something that any couple
potential couples,young or old,gay or table distribution if the noninarital funds would prefer not to consider before twit-
straight,that a prenuptial agreement were commingled with marital funds ing their vows of marriage,our firm al-
is a wonderful tool to lay out from the during the marriage. ways cautions clients,and no differently
outset before getting married to de- Iii Pfrrugle v. Pfrengle, 976 So.Zd will continue to for same-sex couples.to
tide what each spouse 1134 lIl a.2d DCA 2008).the court held consider entering into p enuptial agree-
would receive if the that nonmarltal funds lust their chase.- meats or at the Nue minimum to have
marriage unfortunately ter once commingled in the husband's an open and frank discussion with your
carne to an end. personal account with marital funds. lovut The key to any marriage is open
As I explain to poten- "riven if'an account is titled in one and honest communication.
tial clients,my Finn would never advise spouses name alone, it may become Richard Segal is a partner at Kluger,
potential business partners to go into a marital if both marital and nonnrantal Kaplan.Silverman.Katzen&Levine.He fo-
lifelong deal,invest all of their assets,but funds are commingled in that account." ruses his practice on commercial litigation
not document the deal and enter into a the ccat said. and family law,assisting dients in a range of
dear partnership ago ement business and corporate litigation matters,
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New coun procedure frees up bonds for developers
Commentary by Alan Kluger needs to be approved by the
and Richard Segal BOARD OF Miami-Dade Board of County
hen seeking a plat CONTRIBUTORS ter-
ribly tf�°,consuming,While
can !
►build on a piece plat as an additional incentive complex and requires careful
c f land,a developer to the buyer.But during the attention to detail.,an under-
must
put up a bond that is held downturn,many developers standing of the law,and an abil-
as security in exchange for made the economic decision ity to navigate the various age:n-
the developer's agreement to to hold the land rather than roes at the txiunty level
pay for certain improvements eammts develop on it until the market This new procedure pro-
to the public realm.such as recovered.With no immediate vides a perfect synergy for both
sidewalks,street pavers and intention to build on the land the county and the developer,
Gros walks. --and very little opportunity to alcon.g,with his attorney,to work
Until the sell the vacant land along with together to return the bond
. 14644 recent un- the plat—developers were If*ll. and reapply for a plat when
" }b precedented searching for a timely solution reach to build.
�R 4 - .- b downturn in to release the bond and obtain VVith the procedure and
the real csta the needed cash flow.Yet for initial precedent complete,thi