Luis Ugaz focuses his practice on complex civil and business litigation in Florida state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution. He represents lodging establishments, businesses, insurers, and real estate interests, providing strategic guidance from pre-suit through resolution.

Since beginning his legal career in 2004, he has secured numerous favorable outcomes through jury verdicts, bench trials, summary judgments, and negotiated settlements. His experience includes attorney’s fees and cost recoveries, zero-liability outcomes, and efficient resolutions that align with his clients’ business objectives.

Luis earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, cum laude, from Florida International University, followed by his Juris Doctor, also cum laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law.

Originally from Lima, Peru, Luis has spent most of his life in South Florida and is fully bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing him to effectively advocate for a diverse client base.

• Admiralty and Maritime
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Banking and Financial Services
• Commercial Litigation and Transactions
• First-Party Property: Personal and Commercial
• Hospitality and Retail
• Insurance Coverage
• Premises Liability
• Presuit Settlement Assistance
• Real Estate

Education

• St. Thomas University (J.D., cum laude, 2003)
• Florida International University (B.A., cum laude, 2000)

• State of Florida 2004

• Kubicki Draper Hospitality, Retail, and Premises Liability Practice Group, Member
• Florida Bar Association

• Spanish