If you were seriously injured, remember that it is crucial to choose the right law firm to represent your interests. We have been doing this for more than three decades, and have the resources you need to challenge any opponent.
Practice Areas
Talcum Powder , Environmental Toxic Torts , Product Liability , Family Law
Florida Trial Lawyer
Mr. Becerra is a Partner at The Ferraro Law Firm. He earned his law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law in 2013. During law school, Mr. Becerra received various awards and recognitions. He was a member of the International and Comparative Law Review and served as the interschool vice president for the Charles C. Papy Jr. Moot Court Board. Mr. Becerra was a recipient of the Kapila Family Foundation Scholarship, the Louis Phillips Scholarship, and the Dean’s Certificate of Academic Achievement Award in Commercial Law and Tort Law & Policy Seminar. He successfully competed in numerous appellate advocacy competitions. He was named “Best Oral Advocate” at the C. Clyde Atkins 2011 Fall Moot Court Competition, “Best Oral Advocate Runner Up” at the 2013 Cristol Kahn Paskay Cup, and “Outstanding Oral Advocate” at the 21st Annual Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition. Upon graduation, Mr. Becerra was selected to The Order of Barristers.
Since joining The Ferraro Law Firm in 2014, Mr. Becerra has obtained millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. He has successfully tried three asbestos cases to verdict as second-chair trial counsel, securing verdicts totaling 85.8 million dollars. Mr. Becerra has taken and defended hundreds of fact witness, expert, and corporate representative depositions. He has defeated dozens of motions for summary judgments and obtained numerous favorable discovery orders. He has vast experience both inside and outside the courtroom.
Mr. Becerra prides himself on being an organized, proactive, and aggressive litigator who treats his clients like family. He handles a broad range of personal injury cases including product liability, environmental toxic torts, medical malpractice, and automobile accidents, among others. He also specializes in handling complex family law cases involving high net worth individuals.
Education
- J.D., University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL
- B.B.A., University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2013
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2013
Case Results
- $70,102,000 in Thornton v. GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc., as second chair trial counsel
- $9,000,000 in Moure-Cabrera v. Johnson & Johnson, as second chair trial counsel
- $6,785,000 in Moore v. John Crane, Inc., as second chair trial counsel
Our Attorneys
Jose L. Becerra
Partner
Erica L. Brady
Of Counsel
Sean A. Burstyn
Of Counsel
Matthew K. Casbarro
Daniel J. DiMatteo
James L. Ferraro
Founding Shareholder & President
Andrew J. Ferraro
Nikki Nicole Hurtado
Associate
David A. Jagolinzer
James L. Ferraro, Jr.
Shareholder
Scott A. Knott
Of Counsel
Marc P. Kunen
Shareholder
Gregory S. Lynam
Angelica L. Novick
Daryl D. Parks
Hon. Leslie B. Rothenberg
Partner
Natalia M. Salas
Partner
Verdicts & Settlements
BILLIONS
OF DOLLARS
Recovered for Our Clients
The Ferraro Law Firm is one of the top five asbestos and mesothelioma law firms in the nation in the number of claimants we represent and the total recovery we have obtained for our clients. Our courtroom successes have also given us the financial resources to handle complex cases that require a significant monetary investment on the part of the law firm handling your case.
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