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Curtis S. Alva
About Curtis
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
40%
38 years
Class Action
20%
38 years
Mergers and Acquisitions
20%
38 years
Securities and Investment Fraud
20%
38 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Delaware for 36 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 1989
Licensed in Florida for 26 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024
Location
Law Office of Curtis Alva, PLLC
901 N. Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
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Posted by William | December 18, 2014 | Litigation
My Go To Litigator
Curtis Alva is my go to litigator. I have worked with him for years on multiple, complex matters that were hotly contested by parties and lawyers of the highest caliber. He is smart, tough, dedicated, responsive and is always looking to get the big picture goal accomplished.
Curtis S. Alva's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Curtis is a smart, tough commercial litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. Mr. Alva's litigation skills are superior and his client service is equally exemplary."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.
Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2024
updated on 12/02/2024This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
Editor-in-Chief, Yale Jornal on Regulation
1987
John M. Olin Scholar, Yale Law School
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Co-Founder, Alva & Gleizer
2014 - 2015
Founder, Law Office Of Curtis Alva
2012 - 2014
Partner, Holland & Knight
2006 - 2012
Of Counsel, Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart
1998 - 2006
Of Counsel, Shutts & Bowen, LLP
1988 - 1998
Associate, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Associations
1999 - Present
Florida BarMember
1989 - Present
Delaware State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
1988
Yale Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Idaho State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
34th Annual Federal Securities Institute
Recent Developments in Securities Litigation
2015
33rd Annual Federal Securities Institute
Cyber Security Litigation Risks for Public Companies
2014
46th Annual Securities Regulation Institute
Addressing Diversity in the FederalSecurities Bar
2014
32d Annual Federal Securities Institute
Recent Developments in Securities Law
2013
45th Annual Securities Regulation Institute
Addressing Diversity In the Federal Securities Bar
2013
31st Annual Federal Securities Institute
Recent Developments in Delaware Law
2012
44th Annual Securities Regulation Institute
Addressing Diversity in the Federal Securities Bar
2011
43rd Annual Securities Regulation Institute
Addressing Diversity in the Federal Securities Bar
Publications
2012
Business Litigation in Florida, 6th Edition
Pretrial Preparation and Trial Procedures
1990
Delaware Journal of Corporate Law
Delaware and the Market for Corporate Control
Languages
English