Jaime Bianchi

Partner, Miami
jbianchi@whitecase.com
LinkedIn profile

Biography

Recognized by Chambers USA, clients say: “Jaime brings to the table unmatched strategic horsepower coupled with a sound understanding of the law.”
Chambers USA

Overview

Jaime's practice is centered on complex commercial litigation, with a focus on defending Fortune 500 companies in complex actions in federal and state court actions and arbitrations.

Multinational corporations have turned to Jaime for his experience in defending more than 90 cases in state and federal courts throughout the US. The cases have involved a wide range of issues including consumer fraud claims; privacy; service disruptions; alleged violations of consumer protection statutes; unfair and deceptive trade practices; antitrust; business torts; and securities fraud claims.

Jaime has secured landmark decisions, including for the largest US telecommunications company in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, a prominent Florida real estate client in the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, and a national financial services company in the Florida Supreme Court.

Bars and Courts
Florida
US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States
Education
JD
Cornell University Law School
BS
University of Miami
Languages
English
Spanish

Experience

Commercial Litigation
Media
Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity
Antitrust/Competition
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Fintech
  • In re: Comcast Corp. Set-Top Cable TV Box Antitrust Litig., 333 F.R.D. 364 (E.D. Pa. 2019) (defended multi-district class litigation alleging violation of antitrust laws)
  • Roller v. Red Payments L.L.C., 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 135911 (E.D. Pa. Aug. 12, 2019) (enforced forum selection clause in nationwide class action alleging fraud claims)
  • Fox v. First Data Merchant Services, 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15787 (S.D. Fla. 2018) (granting motion to dismiss contract claims in nationwide class action alleging unconscionable leases)
  • McDougal v. Comcast Corp., 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 27200 (S.D. Fla. 2017) (compelling individual arbitration in nationwide class action alleging violation of Florida deceptive trade practices statute)
  • Beach TV Cable Co., Inc. v. Comcast of Florida/Georgia, LLC, 2015 WL 8116515 (11th Cir. Dec. 8, 2015) (dismissing plaintiff's appeal of order which stayed action under the primary jurisdiction doctrine pending FCC's resolution of federal claims)
  • Lee v. Comcast Cable Communications, 2015 WL 4619806 (N.D. Ala. 2015) (compelling individual arbitration of RICO and civil conspiracy class claims)
  • Kaspers v. Comcast Corporation, 2015 WL 7145318 (11th Cir. 2015) (affirming orders compelling individual arbitration and dismissing action)
  • McKenzie Check Advance of Florida, LLC v. Betts, 112 So. 3d 1176 (Fla. 2013) (holding FAA preempted state law invalidating class action waiver in arbitration agreement)
  • Gonzales v. Comcast Corporation, 2012 WL 10621 (E.D. Cal. 2012) (denying class certification of lawsuit alleging violation of California's unfair competition and consumer legal remedies statutes)
  • Pretka v. Kolter City Plaza II, Inc., 608 F.3d 744 (11th Cir. 2010) (reversing order that remanded class action to state court)
Speaking Engagements

Faculty Presenter of "Tobacco Road: Product Liability, Class Action, and Engle" for Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies, June 12, 2014

Awards and Recognition

Recognized by Chambers USA, 2006-2007 and since 2016

Listed in Best Lawyers since 2010 

Class Action MVP, Law 360, 2015