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Crain’s Cleveland Business Covers Benesch’s Expansion to Miami and Addition of 20-Attorney Team

August 4, 2026

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Crain’s Cleveland Business featured Benesch’s expansion into Miami and the addition of a 20-attorney real estate finance and structured finance team from Reed Smith, further strengthening the firm’s national platform and expanding its capabilities in key financial markets.

The incoming group is led by Partner Jodi E. Schwimmer and Randy Eckers enhances Benesch’s ability to serve clients across commercial real estate finance, structured finance and securitization matters. The move also marks the launch of the firm’s newest office in Miami.

“We are adding exceptional talent in commercial real estate finance, expanding our capabilities in secondary market transactions and establishing a premier structured finance platform,” said Gregg Eisenberg, Benesch Managing Partner.

More: Benesch grabs 20-person team from Am Law competitor Reed Smith – Crain’s Cleveland Business