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Steven Sonberg, Business Attorney in Miami, Florida

focused on Business and Securities

Miami, FL

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Steven Sonberg is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities.

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Miami, FLORIDA
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Business · Securities
  • Handles Business and Securities matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026).

About Steven Sonberg: Steven Sonberg is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities.

Areas of practice

Steven's practice areas in Miami

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

Business cases in Miami, Florida

Steven 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 Steven agrees to represent you.

Securities cases in Miami, Florida

Steven takes securities 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 Steven agrees to represent you.

Biography

Steven Sonberg, business attorney serving Miami

Steven Sonberg is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities. Steven works from Miami, Florida and takes on business matters across the region.

Steven Sonberg is the Managing Partner of Holland & Knight. Prior to his election as Managing Partner in 2008, he served as Chair of the firm's Business Law Section for five years, and previously led the Corporate Practice Group in South Florida. He also served as a member of the firm's Directors Committee for eight years.



With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Sonberg is a corporate lawyer whose practices have focused on the areas of securities law and mergers and acquisitions. His practice has included the representation of domestic and international businesses in public and private offerings of debt and equity securities and in complex acquisitions, divestures and sales of business entities. Mr. Sonberg has represented clients engaged in a variety of business sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, real estate and transportation.

Working with Steven on a business matter

Steven Sonberg is the Managing Partner of Holland & Knight. Prior to his election as Managing Partner in 2008, he served as Chair of the firm's Business Law Section for five years, and previously led the Corporate Practice Group in South Florida. He also served as a member of the firm's Directors Committee for eight years. With more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Sonberg is a corporate lawyer…

Clients Steven works with

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

Credentials

Credentials — where Steven studied and practices

  • New York University

    BS

Jurisdictions

Steven's state bar admissions

  • Florida, The Florida

    ACTIVE

Steven studied at BS in New York University.

Law school and academic background

Steven completed BS in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steven runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Steven's legal honors and published work

Steven has received 15 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Capital Markets

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Counsel Edition, Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2010

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2006-2014

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2013

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide, Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, 2004-2010

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Power Leaders, South Florida Business Journal, 2013, 2014

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026).

Locations

Steven Sonberg's office in Miami

Steven's primary office is at 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300

Miami, Florida 33131

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Hiring guide

How to hire Steven Sonberg — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Steven charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven'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; Steven 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 Steven

Steven 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. Steven confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Steven'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 Steven Sonberg

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

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

  • Does Steven offer a free consultation?

    Steven charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steven's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Steven'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. Steven gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

    Steven 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 — Steven 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 Steven?

    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. Steven will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Steven accepting new business clients right now?

    Steven'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

Steven handles business matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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