Atty. Benjamin Esco
Benjamin M. Esco is a partner in the firm’s Miami/Key West office.
Litigation - Insurance Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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Benjamin Esco is a insurance attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Esco
- Benjamin M. Esco is a partner in the firm’s Miami/Key West office
- He has practiced as an Insurance Defense Trial Lawyer for thirty-six years
- His emphasis is in Trucking Accident Defense, Negligent Security, Premises Liability Defense, for Commercial, Residential, and Hospitality Industry clients, including hotels, restaurants, and liquor establishments
- He also practices in the defense of Nursing Homes, Auto Negligence, Condominiums and Homeowners’ Associations, Construction Defects, Service Station/Convenience Store Defense, Aquatic Accidents/Commercial and Residential Drownings, as well as in Insurance Coverage issues
- He earned a Business Degree from Florida State University, with high honors, in 1984, then graduated from University of Florida Law School in 1987
- He was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Gold Key, and Mortar Board, among other Honor Societies
- He also served as president of his college fraternity, and as president of the Campus-Wide Interfraternity Judicial Council
- Mr. Esco is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and all courts within the State of Florida
- Mr. Esco is A.V. rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- He is a current or past member of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association, the Dade County Defense Bar, and the Coral Gables Bar Association
- He was recently selected by his local peers for membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates
- Mr. Esco has held Board and Committee positions in local charity and church organizations
- He actively participates in seminars and speaking engagements for clients and insurance carriers
- Mr. Esco has tried more than one hundred jury and non-jury cases in state and federal courts in Florida, as well as defended multiple arbitration proceedings, and has served as an expert witness in court proceedings and magistrate hearings
- Mr. Esco has also briefed and argued multiple appellate cases
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Insurance Law in Miami
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Choosing a Miami-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Esco's practice in the field of insurance.
Focused Insurance Practice
Concentrating on insurance means Benjamin Esco's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Benjamin Esco attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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