Black Srebnick

Black Srebnick is a premier criminal defense and civil trial law firm, known nationwide for successful litigation of complex high profile cases. If clients have cases that one day may go to trial, they choose Black Srebnick, renowned for the ability to properly handle cases for trial. Black Srenick's success hinges on an extraordinarily thorough review of evidence and deep expertise and skill in trial litigation.

What makes Black Srebnick unique is that, unlike other firms which handle hundreds of cases, we only take on a certain number of cases at a time in order to dedicate full concentration to doing the best possible job for our clients. The Firm uses a highly focused team approach in preparation, investigation, motion practice and trial presentation. Black Srebnick is unique because we devote enormous attention to each case, often changing the momentum of a case, and giving clients the attention typically not received elsewhere. The firm’s knowledge of how to best present a case to a jury is unparalleled within the legal industry. Clients know that Black Srebnick fights hard, a reputation that surrounds the entire case and affects perceptions of all involved, even opposing counsel, and often creates outstanding resolution opportunities. In addition to our unrivaled criminal defense practice, Black Srebnick is the firm corporate America often turns to for resolution of their most substantial issues.

We are known as the “go to” firm for corporate civil litigation high-stakes cases. The Firm’s civil trial team takes on corporate cases that are potentially business-altering, with the potential to affect profitability and reputation. Corporations are confident with Black Srebnick because they have the best possible firm preparing their case.

The Firm is headed by Roy Black, one of the nation’s premier attorneys and selected by his peers for inclusion in "The Best Lawyers in America" every year since 1987. His 40+ years of career achievements include the successful defenses of William Kennedy Smith on a rape charge in Palm Beach; Eller Media (now Clearchannel Outdoor) in charges stemming from the electrocution of a 12-year-old boy in Miami; and Albertson's, Inc., when the State of Florida charged the Fortune 500 company with manslaughter in the death of a shoplifter. Mr. Black’s quality and caliber of work have made him known to the media and American public. He frequently served as a legal analyst for many major network and cable TV news programs, explaining complex cases in terms that laypeople could understand.

Howard Srebnick plays a major role in the Firm’s criminal division, as well as leads the Firm's appellate division, and helps set the standard for the thorough, zealous representation of clients that our practice delivers. He has been recognized as a masterful trial attorney, a reputation won through his handling of complex, high profile cases, many of which have centered on financial charges such as money laundering, racketeering, tax evasion and public corruption. He has twice been heard in the United States Supreme Court, winning a victory in 2016 in the case of United States v. Sila Luis.

In 2021, Jared Lopez assumed the role of the Firm’s Managing Partner, as the former Managing Partner, Scott Kornspan, retired to emeritus status after a 27-year successful career managing the Firm. Mr. Lopez now leads the management of the Firm, continuing to handle criminal and civil litigation with offices in Miami and Boca Raton. Since 2015, Jared assumed the role leading the Firm’s civil division after the retirement of Larry Stumpf, an accomplished civil trial attorney with over 30 years of experience in New York and Florida.

Whether criminal or civil, the Firm uses a team approach to prepare for these cases, often turning the direction of the case. The Firm believes that failing to prepare is akin to preparing to fail. We leave no stone unturned when taking apart every aspect of a case to find the solution. This sort of attention to detail and ability to change course is what makes the Firm successful.