Overview

Kendall Coffey and Robert Burlington started the firm in 1988 after ten years at Greenberg Traurig where they were partners in the litigation group. Mr. Coffey left the firm to serve as United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida from 1993 through 1996 and later re-joined the firm. The attorneys at Coffey Burlington are diverse and came to the firm from colleges and law schools across the United States including Harvard University, Yale University, Columbia University, New York University, Duke University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Michigan, University of Florida and University of Miami. Nearly sixty percent of our lawyers have worked as full-time law clerks for federal district and appellate court judges in the Sixth Circuit, Ninth Circuit, Tenth Circuit, Eleventh Circuit, and Southern District of Florida. More than half of the firm’s lawyers are bilingual.
Founded:
1988
Size:
16
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Practice Areas:
5
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
5

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - First Amendment
Tier
3
National Ranking
Appellate Practice
Tier
3
National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Regional

Miami

Tier
1
Miami
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Miami
Family Law
Tier
1
Miami
Litigation - First Amendment
Tier
1
Miami
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
1
Miami
Mediation
Tier
1
Miami
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Firm Leadership

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Litigation - First Amendment
Tier
3
National Ranking
Appellate Practice
Tier
3
National Ranking
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

Regional

Miami

Tier
1
Miami
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Miami
Family Law
Tier
1
Miami
Litigation - First Amendment
Tier
1
Miami
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier
1
Miami
Mediation
Tier
1
Miami
Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier
2
Miami
Appellate Practice
Tier
2
Miami
Arbitration
Tier
2
Miami
Litigation - Environmental

Practice Areas

Coffey Burlington has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 9 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Arbitration
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Family Law
  • Litigation - First Amendment
  • Mediation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Coffey Burlington proudly has 5 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Miami, FL
2601 South Bayshore Drive, Penthouse One
Miami, FL 33133
United States
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