Brett's practice concentrates on resolving domestic and international commercial disputes.

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Brett spent two decades honing the craft of litigation at an AmLaw 100 law firm.

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He represents domestic and international businesses and individuals in a wide variety of disputes. He partners with his clients to formulate the most effective and efficient strategy for their individual case, including consideration of informal negotiations, mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trial, often involving multiple U.S. and foreign forums. Brett’s clients operate in industries such as technology, banking and financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and distribution, and numerous service industries and professions.

Brett has also represented more than 100 clients seeking the return of their children abducted into the U.S. from abroad, using the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.Very active with the Federal Bar Association, Brett has held both local and national officer roles. He has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers of America, and as a leading business litigation attorney in Florida by Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Trend magazines. Brett is a past recipient of the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award.

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Brett frequently lectures, including recently as a professor teaching federal court civil procedure and legal writing at the St. Thomas University College of Law.

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Following law school, Brett served as a law clerk to the Honorable Edward B. Davis, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.