Catherine Yepes, Business Attorney in Miami, Florida
Over 6 years of legal practice · focused on Business and General
AssociateatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Miami, FL
Practicing business in Miami since 2020.
- 6+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Catherine Yepes is an associate based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Business and General. Catherine has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Miami, FL
- Experience
- over 6 years
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- Business · General
- Handles Business and General matters from Miami, FL.
- Over 6 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Catherine Yepes: Catherine Yepes is an associate based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Business and General. Catherine has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Catherine Yepes
Catherine concentrates on business and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catherine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Miami, Florida
Catherine 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 Catherine agrees to represent you.
General cases in Miami, Florida
Catherine takes general 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 Catherine agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Catherine Yepes — Over 6 years of Florida business experience
Catherine Yepes is an associate based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Business and General. Catherine has over 6 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Catherine Yepes focuses her practice on financial services, representing financial institutions, including domestic and foreign banks and money services businesses (such as money transmitters). Catherine has represented clients before regulatory agencies such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Catherine advises clients on Bank Secrecy Act compliance, with an emphasis on anti-money laundering issues. She handles business, licensing, regulatory, and compliance matters for financial institutions. Her work includes performing independent risk assessments, developing anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance programs, preparing voluntary self-disclosures and specific license applications for submission to OFAC, and assisting with enforcement actions and subpoenas. Catherine also drafts, negotiates, and reviews commercial agreements and terms and conditions.
Catherine previously served as a Staff Attorney at the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami, where she analyzed trial records, researched legal principles, attended oral arguments and assisted in drafting opinions. She also gained experience in appellate litigation during her time as an academic intern with the Supreme Court of Florida in Tallahassee.
Concentrations
•Banking and financial services
•Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering
•Sanctions compliance
•Corporate governance
Judicial Clerkships
•Hon. Alexander S. Bokor, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2020-2021
Catherine's approach to business cases
Catherine Yepes focuses her practice on financial services, representing financial institutions, including domestic and foreign banks and money services businesses (such as money transmitters). Catherine has represented clients before regulatory agencies such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Florida Office of Financial Regulation…
Clients Catherine works with
Catherine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and general matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Catherine Yepes's legal education and bar admissions
St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law J.D. summa cum laude; Executive Editor, Intercultural Human Rights Law Review
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Florida International University B.A. cum laude
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Jurisdictions
Catherine's state bar admissions
Florida
2020 · ACTIVE
Catherine studied at — in St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law J.D. summa cum laude; Executive Editor, Intercultural Human Rights Law Review and — in Florida International University B.A. cum laude.
Law school and academic background
Catherine completed — in St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law J.D. summa cum laude; Executive Editor, Intercultural Human Rights Law Review and — in Florida International University B.A. cum laude. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Catherine runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Catherine's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, The Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, 2020-Present
membership
Locations
Catherine Yepes's office in Miami
Catherine's primary office is at 333 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400, Miami, FL, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
333 Southeast 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400
Miami, FL 33131
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How to hire Catherine Yepes — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catherine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Catherine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine'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; Catherine 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 Catherine
Catherine 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. Catherine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Catherine'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 Catherine Yepes
How much does it cost to hire Catherine for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catherine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Catherine offer a free consultation?
Catherine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catherine's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Catherine'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. Catherine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Catherine take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Catherine 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 — Catherine 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 Catherine?
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. Catherine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Catherine accepting new business clients right now?
Catherine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Miami, Tampa and Orlando in Florida
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