At Kasowitz LLP, Maria H. Ruiz represents clients with their complex commercial disputes, including commercial and medical malpractice, product liability and fraud. While maintaining an industry-agnostic practice, Ruiz’ clientele include financial services, the food and drink and other industries.
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Partner
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Commercial Litigation; Employment Practices and Litigation; Mass Tort, Toxic Tort and Product Liability Litigation

Career

Maria H. Ruiz represents clients in high stakes litigation in state and federal courts throughout the United States.  Maria’s extensive trial experience includes trying over 15 cases in disputes ranging from complex commercial, medical malpractice, to product liability.

Maria has been recognized as a Top Latino Lawyer by Latino Leaders Magazine for her professional achievements and community involvement.  She has also been recognized as a top lawyer by the South Florida Legal Guide and as a Prominent Lawyer by Revista Abogados.  She is also recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers.

Maria has been an active member of the DRI Trial Tactics Committee, and the Women in Products Liability Subcommittee of ABA Products Liability Committee and has been published nationally on topics ranging from medical malpractice arbitration to construction litigation.

Memberships
Florida; District of Columbia; Hawaii; Nevada
Education

University of Miami School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 1999); St. Thomas University (B.A., cum laude, 1996)

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Work highlights

Represented clients across the equestrian industry with their commercial disputes and defence allegations by governing bodies.
Represented a majority shareholder of a bank in a derivative suit alleging legal malpractice.
Represented a major shareholder of food/substance testing laboratory group in a dispute in which the client alleges fraud in connection with his investment in the entity.