About Roy

Roy Black was a prominent criminal defense and civil litigation attorney based in Miami, Florida. He was a founding partner of Black Srebnick, a firm renowned for handling complex and high-profile cases. Black's legal career spanned over five decades, during which he earned a reputation for his formidable litigation skills and dedication to his clients. Born on February 17, 1945, in New York City, Black pursued higher education at the University of Miami. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 1967 and went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1970.

Shortly after passing the Florida Bar Exam, he began his legal career as an assistant public defender in Miami-Dade County. His early experiences in public defense laid the foundation for his future success in private practice. Throughout his career, Black represented a diverse array of clients in both criminal and civil matters. He gained national attention for his defense of William Kennedy Smith in 1991, securing an acquittal on charges of rape. Additionally, he successfully defended Rush Limbaugh against prescription drug charges and represented the online news publication BuzzFeed in a defamation lawsuit related to the publication of the Steele dossier.

His expertise also extended to white-collar crimes, business litigation, and civil litigation. Black's contributions to the legal field were widely recognized. He was inducted into the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame and was a member of esteemed organizations such as the American College of Trial Lawyers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. His peers frequently acknowledged his excellence, with Black being selected to Super Lawyers from 2006 to 2025. In 2017, he was honored in the Hall of Fame category by Florida Trend's Legal Elite.

In addition to his practice, Black was committed to legal education. He served as an adjunct professor of criminal evidence at the University of Miami School of Law, sharing his extensive knowledge with aspiring attorneys. His dedication to the legal community and his clients left a lasting impact on the field. Roy Black passed away on July 21, 2025, in Coral Gables, Florida. His legacy continues through the work of Black Srebnick and the many attorneys he mentored throughout his distinguished career.

Roy Black is deceased (July 21, 2025). This profile is maintained as a historical record.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1975
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 1975
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1985
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado U.S. District Court · Admitted 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 2003
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 2007
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 2008
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana U.S. District Court · Admitted 2010

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Defense Civil Litigation White Collar Crime Business Litigation

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Office Locations

Main Office

 201 S Biscayne Blvd Miami FL 33131
(305) 371-6421