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JOSÉ M. FERRER

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, 96  |  TULANE SCHOOL OF LAW, JD, 99

José has been a trial lawyer for more than two decades, representing clients in their most important disputes, both domestically and internationally. He has tried countless cases, many to verdict, in state and federal court, and before various domestic and international arbitration tribunals. José has represented clients throughout the world across a variety of industries, including real estate, manufacturing, media and entertainment, talent management, banking and financial services, and telecommunications. He has represented those clients in matters such as shareholder disputes, deceptive and unfair trade practices litigation, the enforcement of non-competition agreements, commercial and real estate disputes, international tax controversies, the prosecution and defense of business torts, contract disputes, civil asset forfeitures, and civil RICO claims.

José is board certified by The Florida Bar in International Arbitration and Litigation and has served as an arbitrator in numerous international arbitration disputes pending before the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

Regardless of the forum, Jose’s varied litigation experience allows him to tailor his legal strategies to achieve each client’s particular litigation goals.  Jose takes the time to learn every aspect of his clients’ businesses.  He knows who his clients’ customers are, who their competitors are, and what challenges their industries are facing.  He doesn’t just focus on the issues in dispute, but also on how those issues will affect his clients, both today and in the future.  Armed with that nuanced understanding, he then works with his clients to put a winning strategy in place, and relentlessly pursues it until he meets his clients’ strategic objectives.

A native Spanish speaker, Jose’s practice has a strong Latin American emphasis.  He is regularly regarded among the top litigation practitioners in civil litigation by various legal ranking institutions and publications, including Chambers, Benchmark Litigation, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers.

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Artificial Intelligence for Business and Litigation, Florida International University Annual View from the Bench and Bar Conference, March 1, 2024

Best Practices for Motion Calendar, Florida International University Annual View from the Bench and Bar Conference, May 5, 2023

Handling the Business Divorce, Spellman-Hoeveler American Inns of Court, Bench and Bar Conference, February 18, 2022

Tips From the Experts: Advocacy in the International Arbitration Arena, FBA Annual Meeting & Convention Miami, September 23, 2021

The View from the Bench: How to Build Successful Litigation Strategies, Association of Corporate Counsel, 11th Annual CLE Conference, April 30, 2021

Force Majeure Clauses and Other Potential Options to Excuse Contractual Performance in the Face of COVID-19, Association of Corporate Counsel Webinar, March 30, 2020

International Arbitration and Litigation, American Inns of Court’s Bench & Bar Conference, March 01, 2019

Hot Topics in International Litigation, The Florida Bar’s iLaw2019 Conference 4, February 22, 2019

Reframing the Conversation: Best Practices for Transitioning from a Line Item to a Value-Add, Association of Corporate Counsel, 7^th Annual CLE Conference, September 30, 2016

The Rise of Complex Cross-Border Litigation: Global Trends and Challenges Facing International Practitioners, American Bar Association, February 29, 2016

Understanding the Role and Power of the International Arbitrator, International Centre for Dispute Resolution; Conciliation of the Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá, October 15, 2015

Navigating the Waters in International and Domestic Arbitration: Best Practices for Avoiding the Rocks and Identifying Safe Harbors, Association of Corporate Counsel, 6^th Annual CLE Conference, October 09, 2015

Risks and Challenges in International Arbitration: The International Arbitrator’s Perspective International Centre for Dispute Resolution, 3^rd Annual International Centre for Dispute Resolution and Bogotá Chamber of Commerce Joint Conference, October 28, 2014

The Fundamentals of International Arbitration and Caribbean Arbitration Trends, University of Miami School of Law, Workshop on Legal Frameworks in the Americas, September 02, 2014

Legal Frameworks in the Americas, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Logistics and Trade Conference, May 15, 2014

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Apr. 24, 2020, Daily Business Review,

“Public Records Requests During the COVID-19 Pandemic”

Oct. 17, 2019, Law360,

“11^th Circuit Strenuously Protects Arbitration Pacts”

Feb. 29, 2016, International Law Quarterly,

“Civil Procedure May Thwart Political Will”

Sept. 19, 2014, Daily Business Review,

“‘Truly Nolen’ Ruling Highlights Inclination of Courts Toward Arbitration”

REPRESENTATIVE CASES