Shutts & Bowen LLP is pleased to announce that Germán Morales has joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office as a partner in the Business Litigation Practice Group.
With more than 28 years of experience, Germán is a seasoned litigator who has handled numerous high-stakes commercial disputes. His practice encompasses a broad range of complex business litigation, including breach of contract claims, partnership and shareholder disputes, business torts, and commercial real estate litigation. He frequently handles cases involving non-compete and non-solicitation violations, circumvention of contractual restrictions, business valuation controversies, and claims under the Florida Securities Act. His versatile background includes significant work with Latin American companies and a variety of law firms, enhancing his broad legal expertise.
Germán has represented closely held companies, institutional investors, executives, and entrepreneurs in disputes involving misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, and unfair or deceptive acts and practices under Florida law. He also has substantial experience litigating declaratory judgment actions and pursuing or defending requests for temporary and permanent injunctive relief in the business context.
Germán brings both courtroom tenacity and strategic insight for clients. He distills complex legal and business issues into clear litigation strategies, advancing his clients’ interests whether through vigorous advocacy in court or through negotiated resolutions that protect long-term business value.
Morales has also represented clients in a broad range of business disputes, including contract violations, trade agreement breaches, shareholder actions and business fraud.
“We are excited to welcome Germán to Shutts,” said Francis E. “Frank” Rodriguez, Chair of Shutts & Bowen’s Executive Committee. “Germán’s experience will make him a valuable resource for our clients and a tremendous addition to our firm.”
Morales earned his law degree from the University of El Rosario, Colombia, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Florida International University. He is licensed to practice law in both Colombia and Florida. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He is fluent in English and Spanish.
About Shutts & Bowen LLP
Shutts & Bowen LLP, established in 1910, is a full-service business law firm with approximately 280 lawyers in offices in Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Learn more about Shutts & Bowen at www.shutts.com.