JP Salas

Attorney JP Salas, CEO and Founder

JP Salas
CEO & Founder

JP’s practice ranges from traditional insurance coverage issues and property damage claims to complex business litigation and employment law. JP has been recognized by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer “Rising Star” in 2017, 2018, and 2019 and has an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

An accomplished litigator and strong advocate for his clients’ interests, JP has successfully represented a diverse clientele in Florida’s state and federal courts. He has built a solid reputation for creating successful litigation strategies with the goal of achieving optimal results both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.


EDUCATION

Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 2008)

  • Notes & Comment Editor, Florida State University Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law
  • Vice-President Spanish American Law Student Association (S.A.L.S.A)
  • Legal Intern — Florida Department of Financial Service/Office of Insurance Regulation

University of Florida (Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Major: Finance)


SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Implicit Bias in the Courtroom: “Don’t Ignore It and Hope for the Best.” Hispanic National Bar Association Annual Conference, September 2015.


ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

Florida

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit


ACCREDITATIONS

2017 – 2019 Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent


BACKGROUND/LANGUAGES
  • Born in Coral Gables, Florida
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • JP lives in Fort Lauderdale with his wife Lauren and two daughters, Madelyn and Sophia.