Ido Alexander is dedicated to helping his clients identify risks and understand how to navigate the unknowns. He has a keen ability to sort through the noise to develop strategies for growth and advance clients' interests. An experienced counsel, he focuses on finding solutions to estate planning needs, helping resolve complex and strategic disputes, restructuring, and overall financial health of his clients. 

A forward thinker, Ido is building a broad and deep knowledge of the ever-evolving legal implications of technological developments.

Before forming AlignX Law, Ido co-founded Alexander + Somodevilla, PLLC, which became Leiderman Shelomith Alexander + Somodevilla, PLLC. As the managing attorney of the firm, he regularly represented clients — including trustees, debtors, and creditors — in Chapter 11 and 7 bankruptcy cases. Prior to that, he focused on Federal Equity Receiverships at Damian & Valori, LLP, in Miami. He began his career at the the firm of Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty & Hartog, PA, in Miami.

Ido served as an officer of the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida from 2011-2017, holding various positions, culminating with his successful tenure as President of the organization in 2016/2017.

In 2007, Ido graduated from the Law and Business Schools at the University of Miami with a JD and MBA with emphasis on Finance and Commercial and Bankruptcy Law. He has a BBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He is fluent in English and Hebrew. His interests include scuba diving, flying drones, and experimenting with 3D printing. 

Honors and Awards

• The Best Lawyers in America©, 2021-2023
• Chambers USA - South Florida Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Band 5, 2023
• Chambers USA - South Florida Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Up & Coming, 2020-2022
• Florida Trend's Legal Elite, 2021-2022
• Florida Super Lawyers, 2021-2023
• Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2013-2020
• South Florida Legal Guide, Up and Comers, 2020
• AV® Preeminent Rated Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, for having obtained the highest possible peer-review rating for his ethical standards and legal ability
• Distinguished Service Award, Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida, 2011-2013
• Avvo 10.0 Ranking

Education 

• Juris Doctor, University of Miami School of Law, 2007
• Master of Business Administration, University of Miami Business School, 2007
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Emory University Goizueta Business School (with Honors), 2002

Licenses / Certifications

• Supreme Court of Florida Circuit Civil Mediator
• Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
• CTCE (Cryptocurrency Tracing Certified Examiner by CipherTrace)
• Licensed Florida Unclaimed Funds Agent
• Real Estate Title Agent, The Fund

Bar Admissions

• Florida Bar, 2008
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
• United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
• United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
• United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
• United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Select Appearances and Commentary

• “Trustee Connect: The Debtor Has Crypto – Bankruptcy Trustees, Now What?” National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, November 11, 2021. Panelist for a webinar.
• “Cyber Security Threats: How to Protect Your Firm and Its Data.” Bankruptcy Skills Workshop 31, University of Miami School of Law, June 2021. Speaker.
• “Bankrupt Borrowers Won’t Forfeit Coronavirus Aid Payments to Creditors Under Stimulus Package.” The Wall Street Journal, March 26, 2020. Quoted.