RumbergerKirk partners Nicole Kwapisz and Scott Sarason will be honored by the Miami-Dade Bar Association as 2025 Circle of Excellence Award winners during the annual ceremony on November 19, 2025. Nicole is recognized for her work in Construction Litigation, and Scott is recognized for his achievements in Civil Litigation—each reflecting the firm’s deep commitment to legal excellence and client service.

Nicole concentrates her practice in construction and complex commercial litigation, representing owners, developers, general contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers in a wide range of matters. She assists clients with contract negotiations, defect and delay claims, surety bonds, construction liens, and warranty claims.

A seasoned trial lawyer, Scott Sarason represents clients in product liability, admiralty and maritime law, commercial litigation, and general liability matters. His clients include multinational corporations, major insurance carriers, and local and state public entities.

The Miami-Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Awards honor attorneys who exemplify integrity, professionalism, and leadership in the legal community.