Angelica L. Novick - Miami, FL

Angelica L. Novick is an experienced and broad-based litigator at Ferraro Law, where she represents individuals and entities in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration. Her practice focuses on commercial litigation, multi-district litigation (MDL), mass torts, and whistleblower/qui tam actions. Since joining the firm in 2021, Ms. Novick has played a pivotal role in expanding the firm’s footprint in complex litigation, including MDLs and high-stakes commercial disputes. She is currently working on the Insulin Pricing Litigation MDL.

Prior to joining Ferraro Law, Ms. Novick served as Senior Counsel at one of the largest multinational law firms in the country (Am Law 50), where she represented clients across the U.S. in complex litigation, government investigations, and enforcement actions. Her diverse litigation experience includes non-compete and trade secret disputes, breach of contract, fraud, interference with contracts and business relationships, intellectual property matters, False Claims Act litigation, franchise disputes, employment law, and corporate governance issues. Ms. Novick has significant trial experience in both state and federal courts, reflecting her versatility as a litigator.

Ms. Novick earned her J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law, where she served as executive editor of The Inter-American Law Review. She also worked as a research assistant to Vice Dean Patrick O. Gudridge and completed a judicial internship with the Honorable Marcia G. Cooke of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Ms. Novick received her B.A. in English Literature from the University of Miami.

Ms. Novick is admitted to practice in Florida, including in all three federal district courts in the state and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021–2022) and Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2017–2023).

Practice Areas:

Commercial Litigation

Multi-District Litigation (MDL)

Mass Torts

Whistleblower/Qui Tam Actions

Education

• J.D., magna cum laude, University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Florida
  • Executive Editor, The Inter-American Law Review
  • Judicial Intern to Hon. Marcia G. Cooke, U.S. District Court
  • Research Assistant to Vice Dean Patrick O. Gudridge
• B.A., English Literature, University of Miami, Miami, Florida

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (2021-2025)
• Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2017-2025)

Bar Admissions

• Florida
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Case Results

• Prevailed in expedited books and records action in the Delaware Court of Chancery on behalf of a limited liability company in a dispute over membership rights in a real estate development company
• Won federal summary judgment for a professional sports organization in a high-profile case involving tortious interference with contract and business relationships
• Prevailed at trial in federal court on behalf of a technology company in a copyright infringement and breach of contract case
• Obtained a defense verdict after jury trial for a passenger cruise line in a whistleblower retaliation case
• Secured dismissal of whistleblower retaliation and tortious interference claims against a hospital system under the False Claims Act
• Obtained dismissal of a putative class action against a hospitality company under consumer protection laws and the Military Lending Act
• Secured dismissal of trademark infringement claims brought against an insurance company
• Won summary judgment for a franchisor in a franchise agreement dispute
• Successfully defended hospital systems in multiple qui tam lawsuits under the False Claims Act
• Represented healthcare systems and executives in government investigations involving the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, and Stark Law, including internal compliance reviews

Bar Admissions

• Florida
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit

Publications

• “COVID-19 Consumer Liability Waivers – Practical Considerations for Franchise Systems,” The Franchise Lawyer, Fall 2020
• “Director Independence Disclosures: Be Careful What You Say,” Law360, July 2018
• “Corporate Boards Must Act Now to Mitigate the Fallout of Officer Misconduct,” Corporate Board Member, November 2017

Community Involvement

• Attorney Ad Litem, Dade Legal Aid
• Dade County Dar Association
• University of Miami School of Law Young Alumni Committee
• Leadership Miami, Class of 2020
• Beaux Arts Miami