Taylor English Continues Expansion in Miami with the Addition of International Litigation Partner

MIAMI (January 4, 2024) – Taylor English Duma LLP announced today that Jake Baccari, Florida Bar board-certified specialist in international law, has joined the firm’s Litigation Department in Miami, Fla. as a partner.

“Jake’s multijurisdictional litigation experience enhances the depth of knowledge we can provide to our international clients, in particular those with Asia business operations,” said Marc Taylor, chair of Taylor English. “We look forward to leveraging Jake’s skills to provide our clients with the highest quality legal representation.”

Baccari’s practice focuses on litigation, regulatory matters, and multijurisdictional dispute resolution, with a particular concentration on Asia. He has experience conducting investigations and advising clients on corporate affairs and crisis situations. Baccari represents clients in federal and state court proceedings throughout the United States and has represented clients in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. His clients are in a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, banking and finance, energy, hospitality, private equity, and private wealth.

“I’m excited to join Taylor English’s litigation department and help grow its international client base,” said Baccari. “Taylor English’s innovative business model was extremely attractive and will allow me to provide unparalleled legal services to my domestic and international clients.”

Prior to joining Taylor English, Baccari was a partner in the Miami office of an AmLaw 100 firm. In previous roles, he acted as global coordinating disputes counsel for Japanese clients in the Tokyo office of an international law firm and was registered as a foreign attorney with the Japan Federation of Bar Associations. Additionally, he served as senior group counsel for a multinational financial institution based in Singapore. He was appointed by the Florida Bar to serve on the International Law Certification Committee for a three-year term beginning on July 1, 2021, and he is a member of the of the panel of arbitrators of the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association. He earned his JD from the University of Miami School of Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is admitted in District of Columbia, Florida, and New York.

“Jake’s Asia expertise coupled with being fluent in Japanese distinguishes him from many international attorneys in the South Florida market,” said Steven Zelkowitz, Taylor English’s South Florida Market Managing Partner. “His deep understanding of the legal landscape in multiple countries, coupled with his extensive network, make him a valuable addition to the firm.”

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