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Maria H. Ruiz
Partner
(305) 347-3120
Areas of Expertise in Litigation
Class Actions
Commercial Litigation
Construction Litigation
Employment Law
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Professional ExperienceProfessional Experience
Ms. Ruiz’s practice includes the defense of federal and state civil rights claims, class action, employment discrimination, wage claims, product liability, medical malpractice, and defense and prosecution of complex commercial matters.
Ms. Ruiz grew up in Miami, Florida. She graduated from Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School, and went on to attend St. Thomas University, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice, with honors. She received her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami in 1999.
Ms. Ruiz served as an intern to the Honorable Barry L. Garber, United States Magistrate for the Southern District of Florida. She also interned with the office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.
Bar Admissions
Florida Bar, 1999
Court Admissions
Florida Supreme Court
Eleventh United States Court of Appeals
United States District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of FloridaActivities & Memberships
American Inns of Court, 1999
Dade County Bar Association
Hispanic Business Committee, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
Member of Schools Committee of the Dade County Bar
American Bar Association Section of Litigation, Products Liability Committee, Women in Products Liability Subcommittee
Defense Research Institute (Drug & Medical Device Committee; Products Liability Committee)Honors & Awards
CALI Excellence for the Future Award, for excellence in legal research and writing while in law school.
Education
J.D., University of Miami, cum laude, 1999
B.A., St. Thomas University, 1996Publications
- "When is Complying with the Construction Lien Law Not Enough?," El Proyecto, 2002
- “Tips for the Young Lawyer: How to be an Effective National Counsel,” ABA Young Lawyers Division—Products Liability Practice Tips Corner, December 2006
- “Voluntary Binding Arbitration of Medical Malpractice Claims: A Survey of Awards Entered From1998 to 2006,” Trial Advocate Quarterly, Winter 2007
Additional Languages
Spanish