When the Stakes Are High, You Need Someone Who Fights
When you’re staring down a letter from a federal grand jury, when a government investigation threatens everything you’ve built, or when a large corporation decides to drag you into court, the experience can feel overwhelming. In those moments, you don’t want to be just another case file. You want someone who treats your fight as if it were their own.
That’s why I built this firm.
My Story: Rooted in Real Life, Forged in Trial
I founded Forge Litigation Group to take on the kind of cases most lawyers shy away from, matters that require courage, strategy, and the willingness to stand toe-to-toe with powerful adversaries. From my office in Coral Gables, Florida, I’ve always operated under one principle: when someone is right, but the odds feel stacked against them, my job is to level the playing field.
I don’t see clients as files. I see people, businesses, and stories worth defending. Whether the challenge comes from a federal agency, a multinational corporation, or a high-stakes courtroom, I push back with reason, grit, and a trial-ready mindset.
Meet My Team
I am proud to work alongside colleagues who share my conviction that every client deserves more than a lawyer; they deserve a partner in their fight.
- Carlos F. Gonzalez (Partner): I have spent decades in state and federal courtrooms, often stepping into the most complex and daunting cases. From federal white-collar investigations to international litigation, I bring a fierce trial focus and a personal commitment to every client I represent.
- Louize M. Fiore (Partner): Attorney Louize Fiore is a Brazilian immigrant whose personal journey shapes her legal work. She focuses on immigration, civil litigation, business disputes, and real estate matters. Louize has represented hundreds of individuals in ICE proceedings, EOIR courts, and complex civil conflicts. Her lived experience gives her a unique understanding of fear, uncertainty, and the courage required to navigate the legal system—making her a deeply empathetic and formidable advocate.
Together, we listen first, prepare relentlessly, and fight intelligently, inside and outside the courtroom.
The Matters I Handle
I represent individuals, executives, and businesses in high-stakes legal matters, including:
- Federal and white-collar Investigations: Target letters, grand jury subpoenas, wire fraud, tax fraud, and money laundering.
- Civil Litigation: Breach of contract, civil RICO & business fraud, defamation, statutory theft.
- Emergency Relief: Temporary restraining orders, injunctions, and Section 1782 foreign discovery.
- Appeals & Civil Rights: Wrongful convictions, constitutional claims, and Section 1983 cases.
- Asset Protection & Recovery: Fighting seizures, tracing assets, and enforcing judgments.
- Public Interest & Pro Bono: Taking on cases where justice demands a voice, even when the resources are uneven.
How I Work
- Clear Communication: I don’t hide behind legal jargon. I tell you what’s at risk, what options you have, and what every step means.
- Strategic Planning: From day one, I prepare for trial. I think several steps ahead, accounting for jurisdiction, discovery, appeals, and cross-border issues.
- Personal Commitment: When you hire me, your case becomes my mission. I take it personally, and I stand with you until the end.
What Drives Me
I know the fear and uncertainty that come with facing powerful opponents. That’s why I listen first, build a strategy that leaves nothing to chance, and prepare every case like it’s going to trial.
My roots are in South Florida, but my work spans the nation and often extends across borders. I am not afraid to take cases anywhere, whether in federal courtrooms, international disputes, or cross-border investigations.
Why Work With Me
In the hardest moments, you deserve more than a lawyer; you deserve a partner who stands by you, who isn’t intimidated by powerful institutions, and who knows that true justice often means refusing to back down.
If you’re ready to fight for your integrity, your reputation, and your future, I’m ready to fight with you.