Jose A. Raposo, Jr.
Jose A. Raposo, Jr. was born, raised, and educated in South Florida and is dedicated to serving his community. Since 2011, Jose has put his heart and soul into representing injured or deceased individuals and their families. He takes great pride in being the voice for good people against large corporations and powerful insurance companies. He and his firm are passionate about providing exceptional service and obtaining maximum value on behalf of clients. He is an aggressive personal injury and medical malpractice trial lawyer who believes in fighting for justice. Jose handles an array of different injury cases including medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile accidents, truck accidents, negligent security, bicycle/pedestrian accidents, trip/slip and falls, nursing home negligence, construction accidents, aviation accidents, and other negligence matters. He has obtained numerous multi-million dollar results on behalf of his clients and thrives when the stakes are high. Jose’s dedication to his clients usually results in a friendship and bond that endures long after their case has been resolved.
Jose has received an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability, and the pinnacle of excellence in the practice of law. He has been selected by his peers as a member of Florida’s Legal Elite in Florida Trend Magazine. Less than 1.5% of attorneys in Florida are selected as a member of the Legal Elite. Jose is also a life-time member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum which is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Jose has also been selected through peer recognition and professional achievement(s) as a Super Lawyer Rising Star in the State of Florida. He is a lifetime member of Rue’s Ratings: Best Lawyers of America. Jose was also selected as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, a professional organization comprised of America’s top young trial attorneys. Membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40 is by invitation only, and is extended exclusively to those individuals who meet stringent qualifications and specialize in the legal practice of criminal defense or civil plaintiff. Jose was recently recognized as one of the Top Lawyers for 2020 in South Florida Legal Guide, a publication that has set the standard for the definitive list of Top Lawyers in the region. Top Lawyers have extensive experience and a distinguished record of achievement.
Jose is an active member of the Florida Bar and currently serves or has served on Florida Bar appointed Committee(s), is admitted and practices in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, and is actively involved in numerous local and state organizations such as the Florida Justice Association, Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association, and Dade County Bar Association.
Jose currently resides in Coral Gables, Florida with his wife and two children.