A. Sheila Oretsky

Sheila Oretsky is ranked by Chambers USA for her work in commercial litigation and is a Martindale Hubbell AV rated litigator and trial attorney. In 2025, Sheila was selected Litigator of the Year by MDFAWL. Prior to joining GT, Sheila served as the co-chair of the Class Action Committee at a national law firm. Sheila represents domestic and international clients in complex commercial litigation matters across a range of industries and she is often called upon to litigate high-profile matters and issues of first impression all the way through an appeal. She regularly advises on highly contentious complex matters related to defamation, fiduciary claims, director and officer liability, non-competes and trade secrets, partnership disputes, business divorces, breach of contract, civil RICO, EB-5 related litigation, professional malpractice, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, insurance, and business torts such as fraud. She is also experienced in class action defense of a variety of claims and often serves as an outside general counsel for her clients advising family offices and private equity firms on litigation and other risks. Her experience includes representations related to disputes stemming from international mergers and acquisitions and real estate disputes with publicly traded retail tenants and multibillion-dollar landlords. Sheila also has significant experience in the payments and credit card processing industry. Sheila is licensed in Florida and New York and litigates matters in federal and state courts across the country as well as in arbitrations including international arbitrations before the ICC. Her practice also regularly includes serving as a testifying attorneys’ fees expert and a judicially appointed special master.

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026
•Recognized, Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 'Litigator of the Year,' 2025
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation, “Future Star,” 2025-2026
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: General Commercial, 2022-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2016-2025
•Listed, Florida Trend, “Up and Comers,” 2010, 2021-2022
•Listed, Florida Association for Women Lawyers,” Leaders in the Law,” 2019
•Listed, Attorney at Law magazine, “Top 14 Lawyers to Watch,” 2014
•Listed, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, “40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of Miami-Dade County,” 2012
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0