Atty. Diana Rafael
Diana Rafael is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Diana, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2026.
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About Diana Rafael at a glance
Diana Rafael is a employment and litigation attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane. Educated at Florida International University College of Law (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Diana Rafael is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Diana, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Diana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Diana Rafael's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Diana Rafael handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Diana Rafael is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Diana Rafael is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
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 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 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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