Atty. J. Marcos Martinez

Atty. J. Marcos Martinez

J. Marcos Martinez is a Senior Partner in the Miami office of Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend.

Miami Miami 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Marcos Martinez at a glance

J. Marcos Martinez is a Senior Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Luks Santaniello Petrillo Newline Cohen Peterfriend. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on car accidents, sexual harassment, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Florida (2007), United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2008), United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2008), and United States District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit (2012). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 2007) and Florida International University (B.A., 2004). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Broward County, American and Cuban American Bar Associations The Florida Bar (Young Lawyers Section) Florida Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Marcos Martinez is a Senior Partner in the Miami office of Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend
  • Martindale-Hubbell and his peers rated him AV® Preeminent™
  • Marcos has over fifteen years of litigation experience, defending claims against individuals, corporations, governmental entities, and insurers in state and federal courts throughout Florida
  • He focuses his practice on cases involving wrongful death, catastrophic injury, premises liability, governmental liability, negligent security, auto and trucking liability, and roadway construction
  • Marcos has extensive experience defending hotels and innkeepers in cases involving pool health and safety issues, including drownings and Legionnaires' disease
  • To a lesser extent, Marcos also handles cases involving allegations of insurance bad faith, sexual misconduct in the workplace, Title VII, and claims made under federal and Florida anti-discrimination laws such as 42 USC §§ 1981 and 1983
  • Marcos is admitted in Florida (2007) and in the United States District Court for the Southern (2008) and the Middle (2008) Districts of Florida
  • Marcos is also admitted to practice before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (2012) and the United States Supreme Court (2016)
  • Marcos is fluent in Spanish

Practice Areas Explained

J. Marcos Martinez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Marcos Martinez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Sexual Harassment

J. Marcos Martinez is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

J. Marcos Martinez is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

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.

J. Marcos Martinez is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

J. Marcos Martinez is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Marcos Martinez

Where is J. Marcos Martinez's law office located?
J. Marcos Martinez's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. The firm is Luks Santaniello Petrillo Newline Cohen Peterfriend. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Marcos Martinez handle?
J. Marcos Martinez focuses on car accidents, sexual harassment, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has J. Marcos Martinez practiced law?
J. Marcos Martinez has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did J. Marcos Martinez go to law school?
J. Marcos Martinez earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact J. Marcos Martinez for a consultation?
You can contact J. Marcos Martinez directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Marcos Martinez received?
J. Marcos Martinez's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida College of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Florida International University
- 2004

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2007
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2008
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 2008
United States District Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Admitted: 2012
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2016

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