Atty. Leslie Rothenberg
The Honorable Leslie Rothenberg serves as a partner at Ferraro Law, bringing an exceptional depth of experience both at the trial court level and the appellate level. Judge Rothenberg is a highly experienced litigator and trial attorney with over 100 jury trials as lead counsel.
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Leslie Rothenberg is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at The Ferraro Law Firm. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- The Honorable Leslie Rothenberg serves as a partner at Ferraro Law, bringing an exceptional depth of experience both at the trial court level and the appellate level
- Judge Rothenberg is a highly experienced litigator and trial attorney with over 100 jury trials as lead counsel
- She has also developed keen insight and exceptional written and oral skills as an appellate lawyer based on her fourteen years of experience as a Judge on the Third District Court of Appeal and her appellate practice for six years after retiring from the Court
- Judge Rothenberg’s practice includes high-stakes product liability, wrongful death, and catastrophic personal injury matters, commercial and probate litigation, trial support, arbitration, and mediation
- Judge Rothenberg’s service for twenty-five years on the bench, including eleven years as a Circuit Court Judge in Miami-Dade County’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit and fourteen years as a Judge on Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, has earned her the respect of her peers and the legal community
- She is known for her dedication to the law and her clients, work ethic, and skill
- For example, during her tenure on the appellate court, Judge Rothenberg was elected Chief Judge by her peers and later served as President of the District Court of Appeal Judges Conference, where she oversaw judicial education initiatives and represented the appellate judiciary statewide
- Over the course of her judicial career, she authored nearly 1,000 published opinions, many of which addressed complex issues in tobacco and asbestos litigation, wrongful death, constitutional law, corporate liability, and attorney conduct
- Before joining the bench, Judge Rothenberg served as a prosecutor with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, where she prosecuted serious felony cases including homicides and capital sexual battery, and supervised an entire felony division
- She later worked as a commercial and corporate litigator for a prominent Miami-based law firm
- Judge Rothenberg has tried more than 100 jury trials as a litigator and presided over 300 jury trials as a judge, making her one of the most experienced legal practitioners in the state
- Her ability to see issues from multiple legal perspectives—having served as both trial lawyer and neutral decision-maker—makes her a valuable resource to clients, colleagues, and the broader legal community
- She continues to serve as a mediator, arbitrator, and expert witness, with a focus on personal injury, appellate matters, and commercial litigation
- In 2021, she was elected to the Florida Bar Board of Governors for the 11th Circuit, and was re-elected in 2023 and 2025
- As one of 52 governors representing over 111,000 attorneys, she plays an essential role in shaping policy and regulation within the Florida legal profession
- Judge Rothenberg is also a frequent speaker and panelist at legal education seminars and conferences
- She has presented on a wide array of topics, including human trafficking, public corruption, sexual predators, constitutional law, closing argument strategy, appellate advocacy, professionalism, preservation of error, and the evolving role of technology in law
- Known for her rigorous work ethic and impartial perspective, Judge Rothenberg continues to bring a unique combination of experience, clarity, and leadership to Ferraro Law’s litigation and appellate teams
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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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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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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