KarelSuárez
Of Counsel at Fexlaw in Miami. A U.S. attorney with experience in complex commercial and international litigation before federal and state courts in Florida.
Complex litigation in Florida.
Karel Suárez is Of Counsel at Fexlaw, based in the Miami office. He is a U.S. attorney focused on trials and appeals before federal and state courts in Florida, with experience in complex commercial and international litigation.
He has handled matters in the Complex Business Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and before Florida's Third District Court of Appeal. He advises domestic and international clients on the regulation of trade with Cuba, including OFAC compliance and Title III cases under the Helms-Burton Act, and has supported negotiations in tourism, logistics, construction and food.
He holds a J.D. and a B.A. from Florida International University and is ACAMS-certified in anti-money laundering. He is actively involved in Hispanic and U.S. bar associations, such as the Hispanic National Bar Association and the Cuban American Bar Association.
From the Florida courts to Fexlaw.
- 012014
U. S. District Court
Judicial Intern to the Honorable Judge Gayles
- Observed trials and motion hearings in insurance and bankruptcy cases, and prepared memoranda with recommendations for the court.
- Supported Judge Gayles in his transition from the state to the federal bench, with legal research on topics such as patents and health care fraud.
- 022014 – 2015
Law firm in Miami
Law Clerk
- Supported marketing strategy in corporate law and global regulatory compliance, as well as business development initiatives.
- 032015
U. S. House of Representatives
Legislative Intern
- 042015
United States Attorney's Office
Law Clerk
- Conducted legal research and supported trial preparation in the Narcotics Division.
- Assisted in drafting briefs, motions and legal memoranda.
- 052016 – 2020
Law firms in Florida
Associate
- Handled commercial, employment and criminal litigation as lead associate in complex cases, at trial and on appeal.
- High-value, multi-party matters before Florida state and federal courts.
- Founded and led a Cuba practice group advising U.S. companies interested in that market.
- 062020 – Present
His own firm in Miami
Founding Partner and Managing Partner
- Handles commercial and international litigation, at trial and on appeal, in the Complex Business Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit and the Third District Court of Appeal.
- Advises on the regulation of trade with Cuba, including OFAC and Title III of the Helms-Burton Act.
- 072025 – Present
Fexlaw Abogados
Of Counsel · Miami
Educated in the United States.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)Florida International University
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Florida International University
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistACAMS
Active in the Hispanic legal community.
- Deputy Regional President and member of the Region VIII Council of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA).
- Member of the Cuba Committee of the International Law Section of The Florida Bar.
- Member of the Cuban American Bar Association (CABA).
Recognized by the Florida bar.
The Young Lawyers Section of the Miami-Dade Bar named him to its 40 Under 40 list in 2025. He holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell (2021–2025) and has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021–2024) and Florida Super Lawyers: Rising Star (2020–2024).
The Hispanic National Bar Association recognized him for his service on its Board of Governors (2015–2016) and, in 2015, he received a regional award in Florida for his leadership as National President of the HNBA Law Student Division.
Karel is part of the team recognized by the world's most demanding legal rankings.
Perseverance and sacrifice are the keys to success.Favorite quote
Soccer and salsa.
Passionate about soccer and salsa dancing.
Languages: Spanish · English
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