Carlos J Reyes., Esq.

09/02/2026

AI in the courtroom. Cyberattacks on the rise. The practice of law is changing fast.

Stephanie Marchman will unpack it all at the 2026 Family Law Section Leadership Retreat, hosted by The Florida Bar, on August 28, in Charlotte Harbor, Florida.

Stephanie’s session, "Modern Challenges: Technology in the Practice of Law," dives into GenAI in legal practice and the tools attorneys need to stay ahead.

Learn more: https://www.gray-robinson.com/speaking-engagements/post/5551/grayrobinson-general-counsel-and-labor-and-employment-deputy-section-chair-stephanie-marchman-to-present-on-technology-in-the-practice-of-law-at-the-florida-bar-family-law-section-leadership-retreat

09/02/2026

08/24/2026

GR Press Release: https://www.gray-robinson.com/press-releases/post/5547/105-grayrobinson-lawyers-named-to-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2027-edition

08/22/2026

Just so it does not go unsaid, we were also honored at the event by a brief visit from a future Florida First Lady, Erika Donalds, wife of Republican nominee for Governor, Byron Donalds!

08/22/2026

Here’s a video to give you a flavor of the size and scope of this amazing event. Elaine - it was amazing!!!

08/22/2026

SPECTACULAR … that’s the only way to describe the 25th Annual Hispanic Women of Distinction Luncheon at the Seminole Hard Rock. Congratulations to Elaine Miceli Vasquez & team in what has clearly been a 25-year labor of love. GrayRobinson was proud to sponsor and my pleasure to attend and host our guests, all who had a wonderful time recognizing and celebrating all these accomplished women. Congratulations to all the winners and attendees - it was wonderful event to be remembered for years!

07/24/2026

FLORIDA COMMERCIAL FORECLOSURE INSIGHTS

Naming the Right Defendants: An Early Decision That Can Save Months of Litigation

One of the first strategic decisions in any commercial foreclosure is identifying everyone who should be made a party. That list often extends well beyond the borrower. Depending upon the circumstances,
it may include:

• Individual guarantors
• Junior mortgage holders
• Judgment creditors
• UCC lienholders
• Tenants claiming possessory interests
• Unknown occupants
• Unknown spouses
• Heirs or successors
• Dissolved entities
• LLC managers or members

Missing a necessary party can require amended pleadings, additional service, delayed hearings, or even supplemental litigation after judgment.

Conversely, adding parties without evaluating their legal interest may unnecessarily increase the cost and complexity of the case.

Every foreclosure begins with a simple question:

Who has an interest in the collateral that may be affected by the judgment?

Answering that question correctly at the outset often saves substantial time later in the litigation.

Takeaway: Careful party analysis is one of the most cost-effective investments a commercial lender can make before filing suit.

Florida Commercial Foreclosure Insights

Practical observations from representing institutional and commercial mortgage lenders throughout Florida.

07/23/2026

FLORIDA COMMERCIAL FORECLOSURE INSIGHTS

Five Documents Every Commercial Lender Should Review Before Filing Foreclosure

Every commercial foreclosure file contains dozens - sometimes hundreds - of documents. Yet five documents often determine how efficiently the case proceeds.

1. The Promissory Note - Confirm ex*****on, endorsements, allonges, and any modifications affecting the debt.

2. The Mortgage - Review the collateral description, recording information, assignments, and any amendments.

3. The Loan Modification Documents - A modification may change payment terms, maturity dates, interest rates, notice provisions, or default remedies.

4. The Guaranty -
Many commercial recoveries ultimately depend upon properly drafted guaranty provisions and the lender's ability to enforce them after judgment.

5. The Payment History and Business Records -
These records frequently become the foundation for affidavits supporting summary judgment and the lender's damages.

When these documents are organized and analyzed before litigation begins, counsel is better positioned to anticipate defenses rather than simply reacting to them. Commercial foreclosure litigation is often won through preparation - not surprise.

Takeaway: Good documentation does not eliminate litigation, but it frequently shortens it.

Florida Commercial Foreclosure Insights

Practical observations from representing institutional and commercial mortgage lenders throughout Florida.

07/21/2026

FLORIDA COMMERCIAL FORECLOSURE INSIGHTS

Naming the Right Defendants: An Early Decision That Can Save Months of Litigation

One of the first strategic decisions in any commercial foreclosure is identifying everyone who should be made a party.

That list often extends well beyond the borrower.

Depending upon the circumstances, it may include:

• Individual guarantors

• Junior mortgage holders

• Judgment creditors

• UCC lienholders

• Tenants claiming possessory interests

• Unknown occupants

• Unknown spouses

• Heirs or successors

• Dissolved entities

• LLC managers or members

Missing a necessary party can require amended pleadings, additional service, delayed hearings, or even supplemental litigation after judgment.

Conversely, adding parties without evaluating their legal interest may unnecessarily increase the cost and complexity of the case.

Every foreclosure begins with a simple question:

Who has an interest in the collateral that may be affected by the judgment?

Answering that question correctly at the outset often saves substantial time later in the litigation.

Takeaway: Careful party analysis is one of the most cost-effective investments a commercial lender can make before filing suit.

Florida Commercial Foreclosure Insights
Practical observations from representing institutional and commercial mortgage lenders throughout Florida.

06/29/2026

Broward County Hispanic Bar Association - Inception 1989.