Practice areas
34 years
34 years
34 years
34 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 05/16/2022 |
DE | Active | 1989 | 06/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
---|---|---|
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Editor-in-Chief | Yale Jornal on Regulation | 1988 |
John M. Olin Scholar | Yale Law School | 1987 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Co-Founder | Alva & Gleizer | 2015 - Present |
Founder | Law Office Of Curtis Alva | 2014 - 2015 |
Partner | Holland & Knight | 2012 - 2014 |
Of Counsel | Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart | 2006 - 2012 |
Of Counsel | Shutts & Bowen, LLP | 1998 - 2006 |
Associate | Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom | 1988 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Florida Bar | Member | 1999 - Present |
Delaware State Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
Business Litigation in Florida, 6th Edition | Pretrial Preparation and Trial Procedures | 2012 |
Delaware Journal of Corporate Law | Delaware and the Market for Corporate Control | 1990 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
Yale Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
Idaho State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
---|---|---|
34th Annual Federal Securities Institute | Recent Developments in Securities Litigation | 2016 |
33rd Annual Federal Securities Institute | Cyber Security Litigation Risks for Public Companies | 2015 |
46th Annual Securities Regulation Institute | Addressing Diversity in the FederalSecurities Bar | 2014 |
32d Annual Federal Securities Institute | Recent Developments in Securities Law | 2014 |
45th Annual Securities Regulation Institute | Addressing Diversity In the Federal Securities Bar | 2013 |
31st Annual Federal Securities Institute | Recent Developments in Delaware Law | 2013 |
44th Annual Securities Regulation Institute | Addressing Diversity in the Federal Securities Bar | 2012 |
43rd Annual Securities Regulation Institute | Addressing Diversity in the Federal Securities Bar | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re: U.S. Sugar Corporation Litigation | Dismissal with prejudice in favor of client |
Cordish Co. v. Hard Rock Cafe International, et al. | Dismissal with prejudice in favor of client |
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December 17, 2014
Guillermo Gleizer, Securities and investment fraud Attorney on May 1, 2015
Relationship: Other
In Curtis, I find a quick and insightful mind, focused and disciplined approach and the right spark of humor. Of course, his many years of experience and his ability for professional networking help. These are only some of the reasons i chose him to partner in our new NY-FL-DE firm.
Orlando Gonzalez, Litigation Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Alva is an exceptional lawyer! Most importantly, he is honest, sincere and forthright. Mr. Alva has represented many Fortune 500 Corporations as well as sole proprietors. He handles everyone with kindness, respect and utmost professionalism. I would recommend Mr. Alva to any company or individual seeking excellent litigation skills.
Glenn Cameron, Litigation Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Curtis Alva is an outstanding litigator who knows every aspect of the law he is involved in and is second to none in issue spotting. He is also courteous and embodies the word professional.
Robert Friedman, Litigation Attorney on Dec 9, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Curtis is a smart, tough commercial litigator.
Robert Judd, Litigation Attorney on Dec 4, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Mr. Alva's litigation skills are superior and his client service is equally exemplary.