Israel Practice

Overview

Ehrenstein Sager represents Israeli companies, investors, executives, and entrepreneurs in complex U.S. litigation and cross-border disputes. We handle commercial litigation, construction disputes, real estate conflicts, and regulated-industry matters, often in U.S. federal and state courts and international arbitration forums.

Our lawyers are trial-tested, strategic, and disciplined, known for translating the complexity of the U.S. legal system into clear, business-driven strategy for Israeli clients operating abroad. From our base in South Florida — minutes from Miami — and across our international practice, we serve as a trusted legal and commercial bridge between Israel and the United States.

The renowned national Lawdragon publication wrote that “Ehrenstein’s calm, analytical approach earns confidence across borders…. Fortune 500 companies, global manufacturers, and sovereign nations rely on Ehrenstein I Sager’s strategic clarity.”

Practice Areas

We advise and represent Israeli clients at the intersection of international business and U.S. law, including:

International Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Representation in commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, and multi-jurisdictional litigation before U.S. courts and international arbitration forums.

Commercial Real Estate & Construction

Legal counsel for Israeli investors, developers, and contractors in U.S. real estate transactions, development projects, and construction disputes.

Aviation & Aerospace

Advising companies operating in regulated industries on commercial, regulatory, and liability matters within the aviation sector.

The Israeli-American Advantage

The U.S. legal system differs fundamentally from Israel’s — from expansive discovery obligations and complex pre-trial procedures to jury trials.

  • We ensure Israeli clients are prepared at every stage, translating American legal processes into clear, actionable business strategy.
  • We understand the pace, decisiveness, and directness of Israeli business culture and align legal strategy accordingly, keeping commercial objectives at the center of every decision. Clients benefit from the close attention of a boutique firm combined with the courtroom experience and reach of a U.S.-based legal practice.

Advising companies operating in regulated industries on commercial, regulatory, and liability matters within the aviation sector.

Why Clients Choose Us

  • Deep experience representing Israeli interests in U.S. courts
  • Proactive litigation strategies aligned with commercial objectives
  • Clear explanations of U.S. legal procedure, risk, and exposure
  • Lean, senior-led teams that move quickly and decisively
  • Courtroom-ready trial lawyers prepared to litigate or resolve matters efficiently
  • Sophisticated understanding of cross-border business realities
  • Cultural fluency with Israeli business pace, decisiveness, and expectations
  • Boutique attention with the reach and credibility of a U.S. litigation practice

Our Approach / Litigation Philosophy

We combine strategic, trial-focused advocacy with deep preparation, creativity, and efficient teams. Every matter is built as if it will proceed to trial — positioning our clients to negotiate from strength, control risk, and achieve favorable outcomes without unnecessary delay.

We understand that U.S. litigation can feel unfamiliar and intrusive to Israeli businesses. Our role is to anticipate issues early, reduce uncertainty, and integrate legal strategy with real-world business decision-making.

Our Team

Led by Michael Ehrenstein, Ehrenstein Sager is recognized by Best Law Firms® for its commercial litigation in Miami. Our team brings decades of trial experience, sound judgment, and a practical approach to resolving complex disputes involving foreign parties in the United States.

Ready to Talk?

Expanding operations, investing, or litigating in the United States requires counsel who understands both where you come from and how U.S. litigation really works.

To discuss your matter with our litigation team, contact us today.

“Mike and his team translate seamlessly between the Israeli and American legal and investment systems.”

Neta David-Yaffe / CEO / Harel Finance Alternative

“The firm any Israeli company litigating in the United States should hire.”

Moshe Rubino

“Mike stayed with my case despite difficult odds and secured a reasonable settlement.”

Eddo Wiehjer