Jose I. Leon is a Partner in the Employment Law, Professional Liability Defense, and Insurance practice groups.

He represents management clients in a broad range of labor and employment matters, including equal employment, breach of contract, harassment, wage-and-hour, leaves and benefits, non-competition, torts, and other claims. Jose regularly defends insurance brokers and agents in professional liability claims. He defends places of public accommodation in ADA Title III disputes involving both physical and virtual locations. He also represents insurers in coverage and bad faith matters. He handles administrative matters and all aspects of litigation from the pre-suit stage through appeal.

Admissions

  • Florida
  • Nevada
  • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
  • U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Eleventh Circuits

Education

  • J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1992
  • B.A., University of Miami, 1989

Honors

  • Best Lawyers in America® distinction in Employment Law – Management (2021-2025), Litigation – Labor and Employment (2024-2025)

Languages

  • Spanish