Atty. David Caballero
David Orestes Caballero is a Partner in the firm’s Miami and Key West offices. He primarily focuses his practice on federal and state civil litigation in the areas of automobile negligence, product liability and hospitality defense.
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David Caballero is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle (2010). Educated at Florida International University J.D. (—) and Carnegie Mellon University B.S. Public Policy and Management, with honors and Minor concentrations in Business Administration and History (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •Miami-Dade Bar •American Bar Association •Cuban American Bar Association •Belen Jesuit Alumni Lawyers Section. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Orestes Caballero is a Partner in the firm’s Miami and Key West offices
- He primarily focuses his practice on federal and state civil litigation in the areas of automobile negligence, product liability and hospitality defense
- Mr. Caballero has defended numerous manufacturers and retailers of products including aircrafts, automobiles, tractor trailers, large trucks, motorcycles, maritime vessels, watercrafts, engines, high-voltage batteries, e-cigarette products, tires, vehicle restraint and occupant protection systems, heavy equipment/machinery, construction tools, and industrial machines
- He also practices law in the areas of marine law, commercial litigation, and bankruptcy
- Mr. Caballero has defended numerous resorts, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, vendors, tour operators and commercial entities in multiple jurisdictions including Latin America and the Caribbean
- He is a member of the firm’s hospitality, marine/admiralty, and product liability practice groups
- Mr. Caballero graduated with University Honors from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy and Management and minor concentrations in Business Administration and History
- Mr. Caballero was also a member of the Carnegie Mellon University football team while an undergraduate
- Mr. Caballero received his law degree from the Florida International University College of Law, where he was on the Dean’s List and graduated top 10% of his class
- Mr. Caballero was named one of Florida Trend’s Legal Elite “Top Up and Comers” in 2013
- In 2018-2020, He was named as one of Florida’s top “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers Magazine, which is awarded to less than 2.5% of the attorneys in the state
- Additionally, Mr. Caballero was honored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by receiving the Top 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida award in 2018
- Awards & Recognitions Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2018 - 2020 Top 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2018 Florida Trend Legal Elite “Top Up and Comers,” 2013 Newsroom News •Defense Verdict Secured in Hillsborough County Auto Accident Trial Recent Successful Trial, 3.23.2026 •Defense Verdict on Contested Liability Case in Broward County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 9.2.2025 •Complete Defense Verdict in Admitted Liability Auto Accident in Broward County Recent Successful Trial, 8.14.2025
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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 andnue, 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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