J.D. Zarate

J.D. is a business litigation attorney and trial lawyer who represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of high-stakes commercial disputes across state and federal courts in Florida. His litigation practice focuses on breach of contract claims, business torts, non-compete and restrictive covenant enforcement, trade secret misappropriation and intellectual property matters, partnership and shareholder disputes, class actions, and administrative or regulatory issues.

With experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, J.D. combines strategic litigation skills with industry-specific insight across healthcare, commercial real estate, SaaS, consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial electronics, financial services, and aesthetic and cosmetic services. Clients rely on his extensive courtroom experience and pragmatic, business-focused approach to protect their interests, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes effectively.

In addition to litigation, J.D. serves as outside counsel to businesses on contract review and negotiation, employment law issues, and day-to-day operational matters, helping clients align legal strategy with business objectives.