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Vanessa Palacio
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Biography
Vanessa Palacio is an experienced trial attorney and registered patent attorney who focuses her practice on bet-the-company, intellectual property, technology, and life sciences matters.
Recognized as a “Top Lawyer” for “Bet-the-Company Litigation” by Palm Beach Illustrated, she also has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” (2021-2025) and Florida Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” (2019-2021, 2023-2024).
Vanessa has first and second-chaired trials in a wide range of cases in state and federal court and knows the importance of tailoring legal strategies to meet each client’s unique needs. With strategic thinking and a results-driven approach, she has negotiated and drafted complex commercial contracts and settlement agreements, and handled mediations, arbitrations, appeals, and extraordinary writ petitions.
Vanessa is a trusted advocate for clients facing complex legal challenges, and she also handles high-stakes commercial and civil litigation, as well as class action, business, internet, domain name, privacy, products liability, construction, equine, and cross-border disputes.
A South Florida native, Vanessa earned her juris doctor, summa cum laude, at the University of Miami, where she was inducted into Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Honors Fraternity and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Marine Ecology and the Law. She also earned her bachelor’s degree with a triple major in Biology, English Literature, and Political Science from the University of Miami on a full scholarship.
Vanessa enjoys baking, snorkeling, fishing, attending comic cons, and watching classic movies and sports—particularly if her beloved Miami Hurricanes are playing. She also enjoys spending time with her corgi, Truffle.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
80%
14 years
Appeals
20%
14 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 1 year
State: California
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Greenberg Traurig
333 SE 2nd Ave, Suite 4400, Miami, FL, 33131
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Posted by Susie | September 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend. Best experience I have had with a lawyer.
Vanessa was professional, helpful, and a pleasure to work with. She quickly responded anytime I tried to contact her, and was very knowledgeable and down to earth. I highly recommend Vanessa and will call her when I need help again.
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Experience
Honors
2025
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Top Lawyer, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Palm Beach Illustrated
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Litigation Dept. of the Year: General-Small: Hall, Lamb and Hall, Daily Business Review
2016
Litigation Boutiques Hot List: Hall, Lamb and Hall, National Law Journal
2014
CABA Pro Bono Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors Project Participant, Cuban American Bar Association
2012
HOPE Pro Bono Challenge, University of Miami School of Law
2012
HOPE Community Service Challenge, University of Miami School of Law
2012
Clinical Program Participant: Federal Appellate Clinic, University of Miami School of Law
2011
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Marine Ecology & The Law, University of Miami School of Law
2011
Graduate Honors Society Inductee, Alpha Epsilon Lambda
2009
Conwell Law Merit-Based Scholarship, Temple University
2005
National Hispanic Scholar, National Merit Scholarship Corporation
2005
Williams College Book Award, Williams College
2005
Bowman Foster Ashe Merit-Based Scholarship, University of Miami
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Greenberg Traurig
2017 - 2019
Attorney, Taylor Espino Vega & Touron, P.A.
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Hall, Lamb & Hall, PA
2013 - 2015
Legislative Aide to Chairwoman Sosa; Special Projects Admin., Miami Dade County
2012 - 2012
Certified Legal Intern, Miami Dade State Attorney's Office Felony Division
2011 - 2011
Certified Legal Intern, Miami Dade State Attorney's Office
2011 - 2011
University of Miami School of Law Federal Appellate Clinic, Federal Public Defender (Miami)
2009 - 2011
Clerk, Eleventh Judicial Circuit In & For Miami Dade County, Fl
Associations
2025 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2022 - Present
United States Patent and Trademark OfficeRegistered U.S. Patent Attorney
2021 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2020 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2020 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2020 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2020 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted to Practice
2020 - Present
United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
Dade County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2015 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionAttorney Member
2014 - Present
Cuban American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers DivisionAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Florida BarAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
Alpha Epsilon LambdaMember
2009 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaBoard Member
2009 - Present
Triple Nine SocietyMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Federalist SocietyAttorney Member
2005 - Present
MAST Academy Alumni AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Chevron v. One World
Jury Verdict
Microsoft Corporation v. Pontes Lima, et al.
Cert Petition Granted - No. 4D22-3330
Vision Palm Springs, LLLP v. Michael Anthony Company
Third District Court of Appeal Opinion - No. 3D17-200
Key Biscayne Gateway Partners, LTD, v. Village Council for the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida
Third District Court of Appeal Opinion - No. 3D17-673
Alters v. Villoldo
Third District Court of Appeal Opinion - No. 3D17-715
Watchco Liquidating f/k/a LP Watch Group, et al. v. Arnstein & Lehr, LLP
Favorable Settlement
Saduk Co., LLC v. Attorneys Title Insurance Fund, Inc.
Pending
In re: Kozel v. Kozel
Resolved
ESJ T. Notes, L.P. v. 1177 Kane Concourse Partnership, Ltd., et al.
Resolved
In re: Landman v. Lapciuc
Pending
Marin v. Noyola
Resolved
State v. A.S.
Resolved
State v. V.D.
Resolved
Fernandez v. Diaz
Resolved
State v. T.J.B
Resolved
State v. J.G.
Resolved
State v. L.S.T.
Resolved
State v. J.H.
Resolved
State v. M.S.
Resolved
State v. E.S.F.
Resolved
United States v. C.H.
Resolved
Education
2012
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor, summa cum laude
2009
University of Miami
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
University of Miami
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
University of Miami
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
MAST Academy
Superintendent's Diploma of Distinction
Speaking Engagements
2018
Phi Alpha Delta
Alumni Mentorship
2017
Phi Alpha Delta
Alumni Mentorship
2016
Phi Alpha Delta
Alumni Mentorship
2015
Special Taxing Districts Management Team, Public Works and Waste Management
Legislative Recommendations: Special Taxing Districts
2015
Special Taxing Districts Management Team, Public Works and Waste Management
Policies and Procedures: Special Taxing Districts
2015
Public Works and Waste Management Department
Policies and Procedures: Solid Waste Management Section
2015
Public Works and Waste Management Department
Legislative Recommendations: Recycling
2015
Public Works and Waste Management Department
Impact and Enforceability of City of Doral Odor Ordinance
2015
Public Works and Waste Management Department
Identification of Residential Units
2015
Public Works and Waste Management Department
The Legislative Process
2015
Phi Alpha Delta
Alumni Mentorship for Student Members
2014
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
For Hire Transportation: Legislative Recommendations Regarding Uber, Lyft, and conflict with local Taxi Medallion Holders
2014
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
Article X Homestead Implications of Annexation and Incorporation
2014
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners
Briefing Regarding Zoning Procedures and Appellate Remedies
2014
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners
Implications of International Players Championship, Inc. v. Matheson
2013
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
Briefing Regarding Sea Level Rise Task Force Findings
2013
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
Identifying and Combating Human Sex Trafficking in Our Community
2013
Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners
County Medicaid Contributions under the Affordable Care Act
2013
Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners
Consideration of Charitable Contributions to County Government as Part of the Budget Process: Tax Deductible Under §170 of the Internal Revenue Code?
2010
Restatement (Third) of Restitution and Unjust Enrichment
Student Participant at Drafting
Publications
2022
Portfolio Media (Law360)
Equine Industry Shouldn't Overlook Design Patent Protection
2021
2021
National Law Review
‘As-Is’ Clauses in Horse Purchase and Sale Agreements
2021
2021
National Law Review
Saddling Up With Dual Agents
2020
National Law Review
Hurdling Cross-Border Challenges in Equine Litigation
2016
Hall, Lamb and Hall
Federal Circuit Gives Infringement Claim the Cold Shoulder
2016
Hall, Lamb and Hall
Eleventh Circuit Wades into "Navigable Water"
2015
Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida
Rewrite of Chapter 15, Solid Waste Management
2015
Miami-Dade County
Special Taxing Districts: Policies and Procedures
2015
Miami-Dade County
Solid Waste Management: Policies and Procedures
Languages
English
French
Spanish