Jose L. Becerra - Miami, FL
Attorney at Ferraro Law
Environmental Toxic Exposure Lawyers in Miami, FL
600 Brickell Avenue Suite 3800 Miami, FL 33131
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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13
Years
Experience
Miami Environmental Toxic Exposure Lawyer
Updated: 09/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Environmental Toxic Exposure
- Medical Malpractice
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Negligent Security Claims
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Product Liability: Talcum Powder
Attorney Information
Overview
Jose L. Becerra is a Partner at Ferraro Law, where he is known for his relentless preparation, strategic litigation approach, and commitment to client advocacy. Since joining the firm in 2014, Mr. Becerra has played a pivotal role in some of the firm’s most significant verdicts and settlements, with a litigation record that reflects both precision in legal strategy and compassion for the clients he serves. Clients know him for his integrity, accessibility, and unwavering commitment to fighting for justice on their behalf.
Mr. Becerra has served as second-chair trial counsel in three asbestos cases that collectively resulted in verdicts totaling $85.8 million, including a $70.1 million verdict in Thornton v. GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. His other trial work includes a $9 million verdict in Moure-Cabrera v. Johnson & Johnson and a $6.78 million verdict in Moore v. John Crane, Inc. In addition to trial results, Mr. Becerra has recovered millions of dollars in settlements for his clients, taken and defended hundreds of fact witness, expert, and corporate representative depositions, and has consistently prevailed in defeating motions for summary judgment and securing favorable rulings in complex cases.
Mr. Becerra holds a B.B.A. from the University of Miami and is admitted to practice law in Florida, Massachusetts, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, where he distinguished himself as a member of the International and Comparative Law Review and served as Interschool Vice President of the Charles C. Papy Jr. Moot Court Board. His advocacy skills were recognized through numerous national accolades, including being named “Best Oral Advocate” at the C. Clyde Atkins 2011 Fall Moot Court Competition, “Outstanding Oral Advocate” at the 21st Annual Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition, and “Runner-Up Best Oral Advocate” at the 2013 Cristol Kahn Paskay Cup. He was also awarded the Kapila Family Foundation Scholarship, Louis Phillips Scholarship, and the Dean’s Certificate of Academic Achievement in both Commercial Law and Tort Law & Policy. Upon graduation, he was inducted into The Order of Barristers, a national honor recognizing excellence in courtroom advocacy.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2022 - 2023
- Best Oral Advocate – C. Clyde Atkins 2011 Fall Moot Court Competition
- Best Oral Advocate Runner-Up – 2013 Cristol Kahn Paskay Cup
- Outstanding Oral Advocate – 21st Annual Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition
Other Sources of Feedback About Jose L. Becerra
Included on the 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Miami School of Law,
Coral Gables,
Florida
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Interschool Vice President for the Charles C. Papy Jr. Moot Court Board
Honors: The Order of Barristers
Honors: Kapila Family Foundation Scholarship
Honors: Louis Phillips Scholarship
Honors: Dean’s Certificate of Academic Achievement Award in Commercial Law and Tort Law & Policy Seminar
Law Review: International and Comparative Law Review, Member
Non Legal Education
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University of Miami,
Coral Gables,
Florida
B.B.A.
Major: Marketing
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- The Honorable Laurel M. Isicoff of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, Judicial Intern
- The Honorable Edwin G. Torres of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Judicial Intern
Languages
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Spanish
Representative Cases
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$70,102,000 verdict – Thornton v. GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. (second-chair trial counsel)
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$9,000,000 verdict – Moure-Cabrera v. Johnson & Johnson (second-chair trial counsel)
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$6,785,000 verdict – Moore v. John Crane, Inc. (second-chair trial counsel)
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2013
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2013
- Massachusetts, 2023
Other Affiliations
- Miami-Dade Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Cuban American Bar Association (Member)
- Florida Hispanic Bar Association (Member)
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Contact
600 Brickell Avenue
Suite 3800
Miami, FL 33131
Phone Number: 786-894-4161
Email: Send a message
Hours: 24 Hours
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