Portrait of Lorena Friger

Lorena Friger

Attorney

Lorena Friger helps businesses and individuals navigate complex disputes with a strategic, practical approach that is focused on achieving meaningful results. She represents clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters in both state and federal courts, guiding them through each phase of the litigation process with clarity and purpose.

She takes a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution by evaluating each case with an eye toward efficiency, whether that involves pursuing early resolution or advancing claims through trial or appeal when necessary. By combining thorough legal analysis with practical judgment, she helps clients address risk, control costs, and pursue outcomes that support their long-term interests.

Lorena represents a diverse client base, including corporations, business owners, fiduciaries, trustees, personal representatives, beneficiaries, creditors, guardians, wards, and individuals. She has experience advising clients on matters involving business disputes, fiduciary issues, contract disputes, and other complex civil litigation matters. Her work often requires balancing legal considerations with business realities, allowing her to develop strategies that are both effective and adaptable.

Clients can expect an advocate who is committed to understanding their priorities and providing honest, practical advice throughout the litigation process. Lorena recognizes that legal disputes can be demanding and uncertain, and she is dedicated to ensuring clients remain informed, prepared, and confident as their matters progress.

    Education

    • Florida International University College of Law (J.D.)
    • Florida International University (B.A., cum laude)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Florida

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
    • Supreme Court of Florida

    Professional Affiliations

    • The Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar (RPPTL), Member
    • Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association (MDTLA), Member
    • Miami-Dade Bar Association (MDB), Member
    • Cuban American Bar Association (CABA), Member
    • Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL), Member

    Languages

    • Spanish

Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.