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As a former prosecutor and Florida judge, our firm partner Leslie Rothenberg is known for her exceptional skill in the courtroom – as well as her fearless and tenacious approach as a litigator. To honor her incredible career journey, Attorney At Law Magazine recently featured Judge Rothenberg in an article for their 2019 Women in Law special issue.
Titled “Leslie Rothenberg: On the Great Equalizers,” the article details her path to becoming a lawyer and the challenges she faced along the way. From a young age, Judge Rothenberg was a skilled competitive debater who overcame pervasive gender bias through hard work, preparation, and commitment.
Later, as a prosecutor in the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, she fought on behalf of sexual abuse and domestic violence victims, which gave her a deeper understanding of how to advocate for her clients. As Judge Rothenberg shared with Attorney At Law Magazine: “I believe that the lawyers who excel are those who develop a connection to their clients, believe in the merits of their case or position, and are motivated and committed to the “cause” from a personal standpoint rather than by financial reward.”
With 25 years of experience serving Florida as a judge, including 11 years on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court and 14 years on the Third District Court of Appeal, Judge Rothenberg has gained a powerful reputation among the legal community. She has also authored over 1,000 published opinions on the law, in important areas such as wrongful death, corporate liability, and tobacco and asbestos litigation.
Now a partner at The Ferraro Law Firm, Judge Rothenberg serves as a strong and committed trial attorney for our clients throughout Florida. Aided by her insight and experience, our firm will continue to make legal history and secure the justice that injury victims deserve.
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When individuals and families face the challenges of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure—coping with complex treatments, escalating costs, and emotional strain—they turn to Ferraro Law for clarity, guidance, and steadfast support. Through meticulous case preparation, empathetic counsel, and strategic representation, our attorneys build compelling cases that secure meaningful settlements to cover medical expenses, provide financial relief, and offer a path toward stability during difficult times.
Stephanie and all the folks at the Ferraro Law Firm were professional and excellent in handling my case. Even more importantly they were very kind and treated me like family. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone. Thank Y’all so much.
Matthew F.
Working with Daniel J. Di Matteo, Attorney and Partner at The Ferraro Law Firm was and is a life-changing forever experience. He is committed to a level of professionalism and attention to detail that is at the 100th percentile. Daniel handled everything with calmness, sensitivity and support that I needed through this difficult time. He always protected me and had my best interests. I am completely satisfied with the results.
If you need an attorney that operates at the highest level, that attorney is Daniel J. Di Matteo.
Harvey W.
Ferraro Law is wonderful and I am forever grateful to them. My attorney Daniel Di Matteo fought like a tiger for me against a multibillion dollar corporation and obtained a substantial settlement for me. This settlement is life changing for me. If you need an attorney call Ferraro Law and if you’re lucky Daniel will take your case.
Florence T.
Not too long ago I picked up the phone and called the Ferraro Law Firm not quite knowing what to expect. From the moment I reached out, the team made me feel heard and taken care of — not just like another case walking through the door.
Nikki Hurtado was my first primary contact. After speaking with her I knew that I had picked the right firm. She walked me through the process in plain understandable language. Even after numerous calls, she never made me feel like I was asking too many questions, and I always felt confident that my case was in expert hands.
My litigator was Daniel Di Matteo. If there was ever anyone that you would want by your side in a court of law, it would be him. He was everything that you would want in an attorney—calm, cool, always prepared, communicative and most importantly–experienced. He knew everything that was going to happen before it occurred but was prepared for any contingency. He is a fantastic attorney.
What really set them apart was their communication. I was kept informed at every stage — no chasing down updates, no wondering what was happening with my case. Calls and emails were returned promptly, and they proactively reached out whenever there was a development.
The professionalism of the entire team — from the attorneys to the support staff — was exceptional. Everyone I interacted with was kind, compassionate, and genuinely invested in my well-being, not just the outcome of my case.
And the outcome? Better than I could have hoped for. They fought hard on my behalf and secured a result that truly reflected the impact this injury had on my life.
You could ask for no better firm or attorney.
Keeth K.
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