Jose Ceide

Jose A. Ceide has worked in both boutique and nationally recognized law firms for more than a decade. Whether representing Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, condominium/community associations, or individuals, Jose’s effective client relationships, deep understanding of the client’s business and key objectives, and creative legal strategies are essential to delivering successful outcomes for his clients.

Jose focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on international litigation and real estate related litigation.  Jose has created and managed worldwide litigation strategies for multinational corporations and individuals involving U.S., South American, Caribbean, European, and Middle Eastern jurisdictions.  Jose has also represented numerous financial institutions and condominium/community associations in all manner of real estate related disputes, including foreclosures, residential and commercial evictions, and collection disputes.

Prior to joining Salazar Law, Jose practiced in the international disputes resolution group of an Am Law 200 law firm where he served as counsel in numerous multimillion-dollar lawsuits as well as managing and conducting all aspects of pleadings, discovery, settlement, pre-trial, trial, and post-trial proceedings. Additionally, he represented foreign and domestic clients in a wide variety of transactional matters, including formation issues and general corporate matters.

Jose received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Miami and earned his law degree as part of the inaugural graduating class from the Florida International University College of Law.  He is a member of The Florida Bar and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

Areas of Concentration

• Commercial Litigation
• International
• Real Estate Litigation
• Business/Corporate

Education

• J.D., Florida International University College of Law, 2005
• B.B.A., University of Miami, 2000

Bar Admissions

• Florida

Court Admissions

• United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

Professional and Community Involvement

• Member, Dade County Bar Association
• Member, Cuban American Bar Association
• Flagler Street Society Member, Historical Museum of South Florida

Articles

• "Fla.'s New Summary Judgement Rule—Throw Out Old Strategies With the Old Rule," Daily Business Review, June 4, 2021