Carlos M. Rodriguez Joined Cozen O'Connor
The certified family business specialist is now based in the firm's Miami office.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Remote Work
Carlos M. Rodriguez has joined Cozen O'Connor as a new member of the firm's international real estate practice. He is based in the Miami office, bringing experience from his previous role at AmTrust Title Insurance Company.
Why it matters
The hire strengthens the local firm's capacity to navigate complex international real estate and family-owned business matters in South Florida. It marks a shift for the practice as it adds specialized expertise to its local team.
The firm expanded its Miami headcount by one member, as announced in the recent hiring disclosure. The total number of practitioners currently assigned to this office remains undisclosed.
The players
Carlos M. Rodriguez
A certified family business specialist who joined Cozen O'Connor's international real estate practice.
Cozen O'Connor
A law firm that added a new member to its Miami international real estate team.
The details
Cozen O'Connor announced the addition of Carlos M. Rodriguez to its international real estate practice on Tuesday. Rodriguez comes to the firm with a background from AmTrust Title Insurance Company and holds a certification as a family business specialist. He will operate out of the firm's Miami office, focusing on cross-border real estate transactions and regional business structures.
Timeline
The firm announced the hiring on October 6, 2026.
Beyond the 305
This move follows the documented trend of South Florida law firms expanding real estate specialty groups to meet regional demand. It mirrors broader staffing shifts across the Miami legal market as firms prioritize cross-border expertise.
Local businesses and real estate investors will have access to new specialized legal counsel for international dealings based directly in the city. The move underscores that Miami remains a primary hub for firms seeking to grow their footprint in the family business and property sectors.
The takeaway
The addition of a family business specialist signals an increased emphasis on complex ownership structures in Miami's legal sector. Watch for how this hire impacts the firm's local case load in the upcoming year.
Further reading
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