Jay H. Solowsky, Of Counsel in KHL's Miami office, is a highly seasoned and skilled trial attorney with a practice focused on matters involving complex commercial litigation and contract-based class actions. His lucrative career, spanning nearly 50 years, has seen some cases resulting in awards and settlements in excess of $1 billion.

In addition to his role as a practicing lawyer, Jay was an Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Miami from 1982 to 1996, teaching pleadings and discovery. He also taught Real Estate Law at Florida International University. Additionally, he has testified before the Banking Committee of the United States Senate.

Jay's decades of litigation experience provide him with a strategic and results-driven perspective on complex commercial disputes and class actions. Having successfully handled high-stakes matters, he combines exceptional advocacy skills with practical business judgment to help clients navigate challenging legal issues. Clients value his ability to develop innovative litigation strategies, manage risk effectively, and remain focused on achieving meaningful outcomes.

Jay earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1979 and his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1975. Prior to his career practicing law, Jay served as an intern and then Interim Assistant to the Governor of Massachusetts in the administration of Francis W. Sargent.

Jay is Martindale Hubbell "AV Peer Review Rated" and has repeatedly been recognized as one of South Florida's premiere litigators by The South Florida Legal Guide, Florida Trend Magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, Florida's Legal Elite, and South Florida Business Journal. He serves as Vice President for the Brickell Homeowners Association since 2019. Jay was appointed in 2002 by the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee for Local Rules and Procedures of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and he served on the Committee for five years. Additionally, Jay has held many leadership responsibilities with Miami Jewish Health Systems, Inc. including Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chairman Emeritus, volunteer member of the Board of Directors, various Board committees including Finance, Investment, Audit, Risk Management and Strategy, and served as the Chairman of the Board of the related foundation.

In addition, Jay serves and has served in numerous capacities to contribute to the growth of the City of Miami. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Miami Sports & Exhibition Authority from 2013-2017, was the Miami City Manager's Permanent Designee to the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust from 2013-2018, served on the City of Miami's Charter Review and Reform Committee from 2014-2016, and served for many years as pro bono General Counsel and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami. In 2015, the City of Miami declared October 8 as "Jay Solowsky Day" in recognition of his various professional and civic contributions to the City of Miami.