JP Salas
JP Salas
CEO, Founder
About
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.