Lawrence P. Rochefort

Larry Rochefort chairs Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group, a team of trial lawyers that advises companies in complex litigation and arbitration across the United States and Latin America. His commercial litigation practice includes real estate, lending and other disputes for financial institutions, developers, owners, contractors, insurers and retailers.

Financial institution disputes are a particular focus of Larry’s practice. He defends lender liability claims and class actions and handles litigation involving the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). His work also includes replevin, judgment collection, proceedings supplementary, and breach of trust and fiduciary duty litigation.

Larry’s client relationships include TD Bank, Wells Fargo, PNC, United Community Bank, Fifth Third Bank, SouthState Bank, Comerica, Santander Bank, Sun Life Financial, Publix Super Markets and Home Dynamics Corporation. Best Lawyers has recognized him for Bet-the-Company Litigation, and Benchmark Litigation has named him a “Litigation Star.”

Financial Institution:

Represented a global financial institution in a high stakes lender liability lawsuit filed by two borrowers and their principal. The plaintiffs asserted claims for fraud in the inducement and fraudulent misrepresentation. Established that no actionable fraud had been committed and successfully obtained a final summary judgment.

Real Estate Litigation:

Represented clients in real estate litigation involving golf courses, shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, agricultural land, residential and business condominium projects, apartment complexes, and residential developments.

Leasing/Land Use Litigation:

Represented lessors and owners in various real estate litigation matters concerning leased or owned property.

Consumer Class Action:

Represented two deferred presentment providers against consumer class actions, securing the enforcement of arbitration provisions in contracts for certain subclasses.

• J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 1988, Order of the Coif
• B.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1985, with high honors

Bars

• Florida

Courts

• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

• Best Lawyers, 2010-2027, Listed for Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Banking and Finance, Litigation – Real Estate, Bet-the-Company Litigation
• Best Lawyers, 2023, Listed as “Lawyer of the Year” for Bet-the-Company Litigation in West Palm Beach
• The Legal 500, 2025-2026, Recommended for Insurance - Advice to Insurers; 2026, Recommended for Litigation
• Benchmark Litigation, 2014-2026, Listed in Florida as a “Litigation Star” for Commercial 
• Super Lawyers Magazine, 2012-2026, Listed in Florida for Business Litigation, 2012-2014, Listed in Florida for Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights
• University of Miami School of Law, Law Alumni Achievement Award, 2015
• Board Certified in Business Litigation, The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

• American Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Board of Directors and Vice President
• American Nystagmus Network, Board of Directors