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Bernadette Vazquez, Business Attorney in Miami, Florida

Over 12 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Litigation

Practicing business in Miami since 2014.

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Bernadette Vazquez is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Bernadette has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine PL.

Based in
Miami, FLORIDA
Experience
over 12 years
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Business · Litigation
  • Handles Business and Litigation matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
  • Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Bernadette Vazquez: Bernadette Vazquez is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Bernadette has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine PL.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Bernadette takes on

Bernadette concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bernadette handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Miami, Florida

Bernadette takes business matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bernadette agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Miami, Florida

Bernadette takes litigation matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bernadette agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Bernadette Vazquez — business lawyer in Miami

Bernadette Vazquez is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Bernadette has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine PL.

Bernadette N. Vazquez is an associate at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L., with a focus on complex commercial litigation. Prior to joining Kluger Kaplan, Bernadette was an Assistant State Attorney at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, where she prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to life felonies.

Bernadette earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Miami School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, and participated in the University of Miami Law Review. During this time, Bernadette also worked as a Judicial Intern with the Florida Third District Court of Appeal. Prior to law school, Bernadette received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida International University in International Relations. She is fluent in Spanish.

How Bernadette handles business matters

Bernadette N. Vazquez is an associate at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine, P.L., with a focus on complex commercial litigation. Prior to joining Kluger Kaplan, Bernadette was an Assistant State Attorney at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, where she prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to life felonies. Bernadette earned her…

The kind of cases Bernadette takes

Bernadette reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Florida International University

    B.A.

  • University of Miami School of Law

    J.D.

Jurisdictions

Bernadette's state bar admissions

  • Florida

    2014 · ACTIVE

Bernadette studied at B.A. in Florida International University and J.D. in University of Miami School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Bernadette completed B.A. in Florida International University and J.D. in University of Miami School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bernadette runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Bernadette has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

Locations

Bernadette Vazquez's office in Miami

Bernadette's primary office is at 201 South Biscayne Boulevard, 27th Floor, Miami, Florida, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine PL

201 South Biscayne Boulevard, 27th Floor

Miami, Florida 33131

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Hiring guide

How to hire Bernadette Vazquez — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bernadette usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Bernadette charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bernadette's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Bernadette will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Miami, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Bernadette

Bernadette discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Bernadette confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Bernadette's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Bernadette Vazquez

  • How much does it cost to hire Bernadette for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bernadette walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Bernadette offer a free consultation?

    Bernadette charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bernadette's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Bernadette's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bernadette gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Bernadette take my case if I'm outside Miami?

    Bernadette is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bernadette will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Bernadette?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bernadette will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Bernadette accepting new business clients right now?

    Bernadette's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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