Atty. J.D. Zarate
J.D. is a business litigation attorney and trial lawyer who represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of high-stakes commercial disputes across state and federal courts in Florida. His litigation practice focuses on breach of contract claims, business torts, non-compete and restrictive covenant enforcement, trade secret misappropriation and intellectual property matters, partnership and shareholder disputes, class actions, and administrative or regulatory issues.
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J.D. Zarate is a employment and litigation attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Turkel Cuva Barrios Guerra. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Notre Dame (—) and University of Florida (B.S. & B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2023-2025 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- J.D. is a business litigation attorney and trial lawyer who represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of high-stakes commercial disputes across state and federal courts in Florida
- His litigation practice focuses on breach of contract claims, business torts, non-compete and restrictive covenant enforcement, trade secret misappropriation and intellectual property matters, partnership and shareholder disputes, class actions, and administrative or regulatory issues
- With experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants, J.D. combines strategic litigation skills with industry-specific insight across healthcare, commercial real estate, SaaS, consumer packaged goods (CPG), industrial electronics, financial services, and aesthetic and cosmetic services
- Clients rely on his extensive courtroom experience and pragmatic, business-focused approach to protect their interests, mitigate risk, and resolve disputes effectively
- In addition to litigation, J.D. serves as outside counsel to businesses on contract review and negotiation, employment law issues, and day-to-day operational matters, helping clients align legal strategy with business objectives
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
J.D. Zarate 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.
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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 Tampa 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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