Derek E. León
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 About Derek E. León
Derek E. León is a lawyer based in Coral Gables, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Derek E. León is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Coral Gables, Florida
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: León Cosgrove Jiménez LLP
Education: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Coral Gables, FL
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