Atty. Diana E. Rafael
Diana E. Rafael is an Associate at the firm’s Fort Lauderdale West office.
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Diana E. Rafael is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practforg at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on employment, business, hoa, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida (2018). Educated at Florida International University College of Law(J.D., cum laude Nova Southeastern University B.A. Legal Studies, with distinction (—). Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •Broward Bar Association •South Broward Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Diana E. Rafael is an Associate at the firm’s Fort Lauderdale West office
- She concentrates her practice on state and federal civil litigation matters, including general civil litigation, business/commercial law, employment and labor law, civil rights law, and condominium and homeowners’ association law
- Ms. Rafael received her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law, graduating number 16 in her class
- During law school, Ms. Rafael earned a place on the Dean’s List every semester, and also received the Book Award in Torts for obtaining the highest grade
- She competed on both FIU Law’s Trial Team and Moot Court team, and was a recipient of the Betty G. Reader Graduate Scholarship
- Ms. Rafael also served as Treasurer of FIU’s Federal Bar Association from 2016-2017, and subsequently served as Vice President from 2017-2018
- Ms. Rafael received her Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, with a minor in Psychology, from Nova Southeastern University, graduating on the Dean’s List with distinction
- Awards & Recognitions Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch In America, Litigation - Labor and Employment, recognized since 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2026
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Diana E. Rafael is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Diana E. Rafael is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Diana E. Rafael is one of 5,637 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Diana E. Rafael is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale 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 substantiand 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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