Michael Diaz
Diaz Reus International Law FirmDiaz Reus International Law Firm is deeply experienced at advising on a wide range of white-collar criminal matters such as bribery, corruption, money laundering, and fraud. Founding partners Michael Diaz and Robert Targ lead the team. Diaz has extensive experience as a trial lawyer, while Targ is recommended for matters relating to health care fraud and asset seizures. Based in Houston, Greg Ahlgren stands out for his cross-border capabilities; he routinely advises on regulatory compliance projects across multiple jurisdictions, including India and Europe. Other key members of the team include Javier Coronado and Marta Colomar-Garcia, who are both certified anti-money laundering specialists. Unless otherwise stated, all lawyers mentioned are located in Miami.
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'They have people with knowledge of different languages and will go to any country to get all the answers. Also, there are a great number of staff working around the clock who keep the client informed every step of the way.'
'Their team is fully dedicated.'
‘They have excellent on-ground expertise and a winning mentality.’
‘Mr. Michael Diaz was outstanding in the advice provided. He is a skilled and tremendously experienced lawyer with the ability to clearly guide his client in overlapping administrative and court proceedings.’
‘The knowledge and dedication of every professional in the team was great. They are a great team.’
'Michael Díaz is the very best. He is honest, sincere, and totally devoted.'
- 'Mr. Targ is very focused and a great listener. Martha Colomar is attentive and great at processing ideas.'
- 'This team can’t compare to any other. They are definitely the one to recommend for any legal assistance.’
Work highlights
- Representing the former governor of Lebanon’s central bank with respect to his designation in the List of Specially Designated Nationals on a matter relating to unlawful self-enrichment schemes.
- Representing an individual for alleged money laundering and trafficking legal cannabis across California state lines worth approximately USD 350 million.
- Representing a Guatemalan businessman who was designated by the U.S. State Department under the Engel’s List for his alleged corruption with government port contracts in Guatemala.
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Michael Diaz, Robert Targ