June 6, 2025

Chambers USA 2025 recognizes J2advisors as a Leading South Florida Firm; Both Managing Members recognized as Leading Florida Corporate/M&A & Private Equity


Miami, FL (June 6, 2025) – J2advisors has been ranked once again by Chambers USA as a premier South Florida firm in its 2025 edition. The guide highlights J2advisors as a “Miami-based firm with notable experience in M&A, capital raising, corporate governance, and debt financing,” with additional expertise in divestitures and equity financing. The firm represents a diverse client base across sectors including healthcare, recruitment, technology, and retail, as well as private equity funds and family offices.

Clients and peers praise the firm’s approach

• “The team at J2advisors is highly responsive, nimble, and very in tune with the market and recent trends.”

• “There has yet to be a time where we have needed a specialty and had to go outside of J2advisors.”

• “J2advisors takes a commercial approach to getting transactions done.”

A recent notable transaction includes J2advisors representing the management team of Cardinal Logistics in its sale to Ryder Transportation Systems and fleet management solutions.

Both founders, Jacqueline Hodes and Jeffrey Musaffi, received individual recognition from Chambers USA in Corporate/M&A & Private Equity. Jacqueline Hodes is commended for her extensive experience advising private equity funds on mid-market transactions and her ability to align legal advice with commercial imperatives. Jeffrey Musaffi is recognized for his expertise in M&A and corporate transactional matters, noted for his excellent legal acumen and commercial awareness.



About J2advisors

J2advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm powered by a sophisticated law practice. The firm partners with rapidly growing companies, family offices, funds, independent sponsors, and serial entrepreneurs to maximize value, pursue opportunities, and enhance profitability while managing the risks associated with business evolution. For more information, please visit j2advisorygroup.com.



About Chambers USA

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in over 185 jurisdictions worldwide. Rankings are based on extensive research, including thousands of interviews with clients and peers, assessing legal ability, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and professional conduct. Chambers USA’s 2025 rankings reflect the highest standards valued by clients in the legal marketplace.

June 1, 2024


Chambers USA 2024 recognizes J2advisors in South Florida; Both Managing Members recognized as Leading Florida Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Miami, FL (June 1, 2024) – J2advisors was ranked by Chambers USA for the 4th year in a row as an elite South Florida firm in its 2024 edition. Chambers acclaimed the group as a “Miami Based firm with notable experience in M&A, capital raising, corporate governance and debt financing. Expertise also encompasses divestitures and equity financing.”

Chambers also quoted clients and peers praising the firm: "The team goes above and beyond to resolve all legal issues” and "the team at J2 are business-minded and creative in arriving at solutions to transactions."

Both founders of J2advisors, Jackie Hodes and Jeffrey Musaffi, received individual recognition from Chambers in the area of Corporate/M&A & Private Equity.

Clients commended Jackie Hodes for being “an excellent attorney who balances the business objectives of the deal with market-based legal protection."

Jeffrey Musaffi earned praise from clients for advising them on M&A, and other corporate transactional matters.

About J2advisors

J2advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm powered by a sophisticated law practice. J2advisors works with rapidly growing and evolving companies and their owners, family offices, funds, independent sponsors and serial entrepreneurs to maximize value, pursue opportunities and enhance profitability, all while limiting the risks associated with business evolution.  For more information, please visit j2advisorygroup.com.

About Chambers USA

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. Leading lawyers are assessed based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. Chambers USA's 2024 rankings are based on thousands of interviews conducted by a team of more than 170 editors and researchers.

June 1, 2023

Chambers USA 2023 recognizes J2advisors in South Florida; Both Managing Members recognized as Leading Florida Corporate/M&A & Private Equity


Miami, FL (June 1, 2023) – J2advisors was ranked by Chambers USA for the 3rd year in a row as an elite South Florida firm in its 2023 edition. Chambers acclaimed the group as a “Miami Based firm with notable experience in M&A, capital raising, corporate governance and debt financing. Expertise also encompasses divestitures and equity financing.”

Chambers also quoted clients and peers praising the firm: "The team was very knowledgeable, creative and solution-oriented in terms of resolving issues."

Both founders of J2advisors, Jackie Hodes and Jeffrey Musaffi, received individual recognition from Chambers in the area of Corporate/M&A & Private Equity.

Clients commended Jackie Hodes for being “focused on the issues that matter and the resolutions of those issues.”  

Jeffrey Musaffi earned praise from clients for “providing a timely and attentive service.” He was also praised for his “expertise in his domain” and is “solution-oriented in working through the issues.”

About J2advisors

J2advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm powered by a sophisticated law practice. J2advisors works with rapidly growing and evolving companies and their owners, family offices, funds, independent sponsors and serial entrepreneurs to maximize value, pursue opportunities and enhance profitability, all while limiting the risks associated with business evolution.  For more information, please visit j2advisorygroup.com. 

About Chambers USA

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. Leading lawyers are assessed based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. Chambers USA's 2022 rankings are based on thousands of interviews conducted by a team of more than 170 editors and researchers.

May 25, 2022

Chambers USA 2022 recognizes J2advisors in South Florida; Both Managing Members recognized as Leading Florida Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Miami, FL (May 25, 2022) – J2advisors was ranked by Chambers USA as an elite South Florida firm in its 2022 edition. Chambers praised the group as a “Miami Based firm with notable experience in M&A, capital raising, corporate governance and debt financing. Expertise also encompasses divestitures and equity financing.”

Both Managing Members, Jacqueline Hodes and Jeffrey Musaffi, received individual recognition from Chambers in the area of Corporate/M&A & Private Equity.

About Chambers USA

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. Leading lawyers are assessed based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. Chambers USA's 2022 rankings are based on thousands of interviews conducted by a team of more than 170 editors and researchers.

About J2advisors

J2advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm powered by a sophisticated law practice. J2advisors works with rapidly growing and evolving companies and their owners, family offices, funds, independent sponsors and serial entrepreneurs to maximize value, pursue opportunities and enhance profitability, all while limiting the risks associated with business evolution.  For more information, please visit j2advisorygroup.com. 

May 25, 2021

Chambers USA 2021 recognizes J2advisors in South Florida; Both Managing Members recognized as Leading Florida Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Miami, FL (May 25, 2021) – J2advisors was ranked by Chambers USA as an elite South Florida firm in its 2021 edition. Chambers praised the group as a “Miami Based firm with notable experience in M&A, capital raising, corporate governance and debt financing. Expertise also encompasses divestitures and equity financing.”

Chambers also quoted sources praising the firm: "The team works incredibly fast and nimbly. They are always willing to help and the quality and speed of which they turn things around is impressive." A client highlighted that J2advisors are “highly attentive and responsive to client needs."

Both Managing Members, Jacqueline Hodes and Jeffrey Musaffi, received individual recognition from Chambers in the area of Corporate/M&A & Private Equity.

Sources commended Jackie Hodes as "a wonderful lawyer" who “looks at clients through a business and financial lens, and has a complementary skill set that allows her to deliver valuable advice." Others noted her "expertise is undeniable and she is incredibly easy to talk to and get a hold of."

Jeffrey Musaffi earned acclaim from sources for being “incredibly fast and flexible, and always willing to help with issues." He was also praised for his expertise and “ability to calibrate a negotiation." 

About Chambers USA

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. Leading lawyers are assessed based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. Chambers USA's 2021 rankings are based on thousands of interviews conducted by a team of more than 170 editors and researchers.

About J2advisors

J2advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm powered by a sophisticated law practice. J2advisors works with rapidly growing and evolving companies and their owners, family offices, funds, independent sponsors and serial entrepreneurs to maximize value, pursue opportunities and enhance profitability, all while limiting the risks associated with business evolution.  For more information, please visit j2advisorygroup.com. 

April 27, 2020


Chambers and Partners USA Names J2advisors’ Jacqueline Hodes as Leading Florida Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Miami, FL (April 27, 2020) -  J2advisors is pleased to announce that Managing Member, Jacqueline Hodes, has been recognized for the third consecutive year as a leading Corporate/M&A & Private Equity attorney in Florida by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

Jacqueline received the highly recognized ranking due to her deep transactional knowledge and years of deal experience allowing her to provide exceptional transactional and advisory services to a range of clients. Through Chambers & Partners’ research, sources describe Jackie as a "very good lawyer."

About Chambers USA

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. Leading lawyers are assessed based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. Chambers USA's 2019 rankings are based on thousands of interviews conducted by a team of more than 170 editors and researchers. Details on the survey's methodology and J2advisors rankings are available on the Chambers web site. 

About J2advisors

J2advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm powered by a sophisticated law practice. J2advisors works with rapidly growing and evolving companies and their owners, family offices, funds, independent sponsors and serial entrepreneurs to maximize value, pursue opportunities and enhance profitability, all while limiting the risks associated with business evolution.  For more information, please visit j2advisorygroup.com.

May 6, 2019

Chambers and Partners USA Names J2advisors’ Jacqueline Hodes as Leading Florida Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Miami, FL (May 6, 2019) -  J2advisors is pleased to announce that Managing Member, Jacqueline Hodes, has been recognized for the second consecutive year as a leading Corporate/M&A & Private Equity attorney in Florida by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

Jacqueline received the highly recognized ranking due to her deep transactional knowledge and years of deal experience allowing her to provide exceptional transactional and advisory services to a range of clients. Through Chambers & Partners’ research, sources describe Jackie as "a high-quality lawyer."

About Chambers USA

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. Leading lawyers are assessed based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. Chambers USA's 2019 rankings are based on thousands of interviews conducted by a team of more than 170 editors and researchers. Details on the survey's methodology and J2advisors’ rankings are available on the Chambers web site. 

About J2advisors

J2advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm powered by a sophisticated law practice. J2advisors works with rapidly growing and evolving companies and their owners, family offices, funds, independent sponsors and serial entrepreneurs to maximize value, pursue opportunities and enhance profitability, all while limiting the risks associated with business evolution.  For more information, please visit j2advisorygroup.com.

May 4, 2018

Chambers and Partners USA Names J2advisors’ Jacqueline Hodes as Leading Florida Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Miami, FL (May 4, 2018) -  Jacqueline Hodes, Managing Member of J2 Advisors, located in Miami, Florida has been recognized as a leading Corporate/M&A & Private Equity attorney in Florida by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Jacqueline has deep transactional knowledge and years of deal experience allowing her to seamlessly provide her clients with high quality, specialized legal services and strategic advice and access to a broad range of capital sources and deal resources. Prior to founding J2 Advisors, she practiced exclusively at large international law firms representing strategic buyers and sellers, private equity fund sponsors, and family offices in complex global transactions.

Chambers USA has awarded Jacqueline for her “strength in advising on cross-border matters as she acts for a broad range of clients on complex corporate transactions.”

About Chambers USA

Chambers and Partners identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms and lawyers in 185 jurisdictions throughout the world. Leading lawyers are assessed based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients. Chambers USA's 2018 rankings are based on thousands of interviews conducted by a team of more than 170 editors and researchers. Details on the survey's methodology are available on the Chambers web site. 

About J2advisors

J2advisors is a boutique strategic advisory firm powered by a sophisticated law practice. J2advisors works with rapidly growing and evolving companies and their owners, family offices, funds, independent sponsors and serial entrepreneurs to maximize value, pursue opportunities and enhance profitability, all while limiting the risks associated with business evolution.  For more information, please visit j2advisorygroup.com.