COVID-19: Guidance and Updates LEARN MORE ABOUT US HOME / ABOUT US Our firm is the product of innovative thinking. In 1991, our founders saw a need in the South Florida legal market for a high-end, boutique firm dedicated to a small number of integrated practice areas. More than 28 years later, we continue to outpace sophisticated market players with focused practice groups, teamwork and a zealous commitment to our clients. We have grown to more than 70 lawyers who look to our Unifying Principles to maintain an ethical and people-focused business model that puts our clients’ needs at the heart of our practice. We are committed to creative problem solving for our clients while maintaining respect for the finest principles of traditional legal practice. READ MORE GAIL D. SEROTA 1953-2018 Gail’s kindness and humility will be remembered in our hearts, and her brilliance and achievements will be remembered by the legal community. Her dynamic spirit, commitment to public service, and exacting dedication to our craft will always be an indelible part of this Firm’s culture. ABOUT US FIRM OVERVIEW MANAGING DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE UNIFYING PRINCIPLES COMMUNITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION CAREERS LAW FIRM ALLIANCE MANAGING DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE In 1991, Founding Firm Members Richard Weiss, Joseph Serota, and Steven Helfman saw a need in the South Florida legal marketplace for a high-end, boutique firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to their private sector and public sector clients. Today, 28 years later, Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman is a premier 70-attorney firm that sits squarely at the crossroads of business, government, and the law. We remain a boutique firm, focusing our work on those practice areas in which our attorneys are recognized as innovative thought leaders with the expertise and experience to shape law in Florida. Mitchell J. Burnstein, Firm Managing Director READ MORE FIRM MANAGEMENT JOSEPH H. SEROTA FOUNDING PARTNER, FIRM GENERAL COUNSEL MITCHELL J. BURNSTEIN PARTNER, FIRM MANAGING DIRECTOR MITCHELL A. BIERMAN PARTNER, CHAIR OF AIRPORTS AND AVIATION SERVICES GROUP; MIAMI OFFICE MANAGING DIRECTOR JAMIE A. COLE PARTNER, FORT LAUDERDALE OFFICE MANAGING DIRECTOR BRETT J. SCHNEIDER PARTNER, CHAIR OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT DIVISION; BOCA RATON OFFICE MANAGING DIRECTOR DIVERSITY & INCLUSION Diversity and inclusion are not buzzwords for us, but rather a set of principles that we incorporate into our daily work. We created our Diversity and Inclusion Program (“DIP”) to focus on implementing programming within the firm that is designed to foster inclusivity among attorneys and staff and welcomes an open and respectful exchange of values. READ MORE COMMUNITY We are proud to support programs in education, legal aid and pro bono, the arts, youth, and many other initiatives that are essential to helping our communities thrive. In fact, we have twice been named The Law Firm of the Year as part of LegalAid’s For the Public Good awards. READ MORE CAREERS Our lawyers and staff are our most valuable resources. They are the key to our success and the reason why we represent some of the most significant entities and individuals in Florida. Knowing their importance, we created our unifying principles, which define our firm’s core values. We’ve consciously created a culture that emphasizes respect and dignity toward one another, our clients, and our opposition. READ MORE ABOUT WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE & BIERMAN, P.L. Our firm is the product of innovative thinking. In 1991, our founders saw a need in the South Florida legal market for a high-end, boutique firm dedicated to a small number of integrated practice areas. More than 30 years later, we continue to outpace sophisticated market players with focused practice groups, teamwork and a zealous commitment to our clients. LEARN MORE QUICK LINKS Home About Us Attorneys Practice Divisions What We Think What’s Going On Contact OUR OFFICES Miami T. (305) 854-0800 Ft. Lauderdale T. (954) 763-4242 Boca Raton T. (561) 835-2111 Tampa T. (786) 380-2554 © Copyright 2021 Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman, P.L. LOGIN | SITEMAP | LEGAL Notice We and selected third parties use cookies or similar technologies for technical purposes and, with your consent, for other purposes as specified in the cookie policy. You can consent to the use of such technologies by closing this notice, by scrolling this page, by interacting with any link or button outside of this notice or by continuing to browse otherwise. Learn more and customize Accept ×