J.D. Zarate

J.D. Zarate

Tampa, FL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
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5 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Biography

J.D. is a trial lawyer representing businesses and individuals in a wide variety of complex commercial litigation matters with a focus on contractual disputes, business torts, and administrative actions. His practice primarily includes the prosecution and defense of claims related to: breach of contract; non-compete and other restrictive covenants; trust, partnership, and member disputes; intellectual property matters; ordinary and professional negligence; and class action defense. He has litigated in state and federal courts all over Florida at the trial and appellate level.

J.D. has industry-specific experience in real estate, health care, SaaS, consumer packaged goods, finance and lending, and aesthetic and cosmetic services. J.D. also frequently advises clients during transactional matters to help assess and minimize future litigation risks.

Turkel Cuva Barrios Guerra

5 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America from 2023-2025 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2025
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2024
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - 2023
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Health Care Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

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