Roy Black

Roy Black is a distinguished trial and appellate attorney with over five decades of experience in criminal defense and civil litigation. A founding partner of his firm, he is widely regarded as one of the nation’s top litigators, known for his strategic approach, deep legal knowledge, and courtroom presence. His reputation for excellence has been built on his unwavering commitment to defending clients in complex and high-stakes cases across the United States.

Roy earned his B.A. from the University of Miami in 1967 and his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1970. He achieved the highest score on the Florida Bar Exam that year, setting the stage for his distinguished legal career.

Admitted to the Florida Bar, Roy has handled many high-profile cases involving murder, fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, and corporate investigations. He gained national recognition for his successful defense of William Kennedy Smith in a rape trial and has since defended notable clients, including Rush Limbaugh, Kelsey Grammer, Helio Castroneves, and Peter Max.

Roy has represented Fortune 500 companies and corporations in high-stakes litigation, including Albertsons, Inc., Eller Media (Clear Channel Outdoor), and Rolls Royce. His work in media law included a victory for BuzzFeed in a defamation lawsuit related to the Christopher Steele dossier.

Roy has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America every year since 1987 and consistently ranked among Florida’s Top Lawyers by Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, and the Florida Legal Elite. His legal expertise has also earned him recognition from Forbes, Lawdragon 500, and The National Trial Lawyers Top 100.

Beyond his courtroom work, Roy is committed to legal education. Since 1973, he has taught advanced criminal evidence at the University of Miami School of Law, mentoring future trial attorneys.

Roy Black’s exceptional legal career, landmark cases, and commitment to justice have solidified his status as one of the most accomplished defense attorneys in the country.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Black Srebnick
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
• Executive Committee, The National Trial Lawyers
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Miami School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Miami
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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