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.
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Recommendations
- After consulting with many other firms for creditor representation on the BlockFi bankruptcy case, AlignX ended up being the only firm I could find with combined knowledge of crypto and bankruptcy law.
- "He's wonderful - he is responsive and produces high-quality work."
- "Ido is thorough, hard-working, resolution-driven and he has a commercial-focus."
- In my business of dealing with lawyers for 35 years, it was very refreshing to work with Ido Alexander. Unlike in all my other lawyer experiences, Ido indeed overlooks his needs for the needs of his clients. He is brilliant and knowledgeable and considers all variables to steer the negotiations f...
- Excellent company to work with providing timely advice and guidance. Went above and beyond in assisting our company with...
- This company was very professional, sympathetic and very reasonably priced.
- Ido is one of our most excellent bankruptcy attorneys. Ido has created an excellent boutique bankruptcy firm that has developed an excellent reputation in the Southern District of Florida. Further, Ido Alexander's contributions as past president of the Bankruptcy Bar Association have been extraor...
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Ido is a fine attorney, well respected in the community with excellent skills...
Ido is a fine attorney, well respected in the community with excellent skills worthy of an AV rating. -
Outstanding attorney to whom I confidently refer all bankruptcy matters to.
Ido Alexander is an outstanding attorney to whom I confidently refer all bankruptcy matters to. Besides being a great attorney, he has displayed tremendous leadership abilities in all his work with the Bankruptcy Bar Association. - Intelligent, diligent attorney.
- Mr. Alexander is a consummate professional. I have no reserves when sending my clients to him.
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Ido is bright, very analytical and presents well-thought out legal strategies.
Ido is bright, very analytical and presents well-thought out legal strategies. - "My experience with each of them has been fantastic; they are all excellent attorneys who communicate well and accomplish great work on their cases."
- "Ido Alexander has a growing reputation for his ability to advise companies and individuals..."
- "[Ido] is especially knowledgeable on Chapter 11 representations."
- "Ido is a very driven and focused lawyer."
- "He does a really good job of trying to mesh everyone together and keep people on track."
- "He is very competent with incredible leadership."
- "He is quick on his feet and knows how to listen to clients' concerns and appease their worries, while at the same time explaining best case and worst case scenarios. He's extremely intelligent and develops effective strategies for each case, matter or situation posed."
- "He's very hard-working, talented, and can deal effectively with sophisticated matters."
- The following is a review of real estate mediation by Ido Alexander. Through my experience in being a physician, and in business and investing, I have experienced many different personalities. Given such, it became immediately apparent to me that Ido Alexander has a unique ability to steer strong...