Cohn & Dussi has expanded its practice into South Florida, effective January 1, 2026. The expansion reflects the firm’s continued growth and enhances its ability to support clients nationwide across transactional, litigation, workout, restructuring, and insolvency matters.

As part of this change, the firm has added Howard S. Toland and James J. Webb as partners to lead its Florida practice, bringing deep regional experience and strong alignment with the firm’s practical, results-driven approach.

Howard S. Toland is a seasoned commercial trial lawyer with decades of experience representing financial institutions and financial services companies in complex commercial litigation, secured lending disputes, and creditor-related matters. His practice spans Florida state and federal courts, as well as multiple federal jurisdictions.

James J. Webb focuses his practice on representing financial services and equipment finance clients in commercial litigation, bankruptcy, foreclosure, equipment lessor rights, and appellate matters. He has extensive experience handling matters involving significant issues in creditor and equipment finance law in Florida.

“Florida is a critical market for many of our clients,” said Lewis J. Cohn, Managing Partner at Cohn & Dussi, LLC. “Adding Howard and Jim strengthens our ability to serve clients with Florida-based matters while maintaining the efficiency, responsiveness, and value-driven service our clients expect from us across jurisdictions.”

Cohn & Dussi, LLC represents banks, alternative lenders, and equipment finance and leasing companies across a growing national footprint.