Jorge L. Piedra is the Managing Partner of Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton and a Miami-based trial lawyer who focuses on complex, high-stakes “bet-the-company” litigation. He represents businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, developers, and owners in critical disputes where the outcome directly impacts the survival, control, or financial future of the enterprise.

With nearly three decades of courtroom experience, Jorge has served as lead trial counsel in more than 75 jury and non-jury trials and numerous arbitrations throughout Florida. He has also argued more than 80 cases before Florida’s appellate courts. His practice is concentrated in complex commercial litigation, construction disputes, and real estate litigation in both state and federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida in Miami.

Bet-the-Company Commercial Litigation

Jorge is routinely entrusted with cases involving:

  • Shareholder and partnership disputes
  • High-value construction litigation
  • Real estate development conflicts
  • Business torts and fiduciary duty claims
  • Contract disputes involving significant enterprise risk

Most of his matters involve business-critical litigation — cases where a company’s assets, leadership, or long-term viability are at stake.

Unique Industry Focus: Mobile Home Park Redevelopment

In addition to his broader commercial trial practice, Jorge has developed a recognized niche representing developers in complex mobile home park relocation and eviction matters. He has handled more than five mobile home park relocations and recently served as lead counsel in the eviction of Li’l Abner Mobile Home Park, the largest mobile home park in South Florida — a matter involving substantial legal, political, and public scrutiny.

Leadership in the Florida Legal Community

Jorge serves on the Florida Bar Board of Governors representing the 11th Judicial Circuit (Miami-Dade County). Elected in 2019 and re-elected in 2021 and 2023, he plays a central role in shaping policy governing the practice of law in Florida.

He has chaired the Disciplinary Review Committee (2024) and has served on the Judicial Nominating Commission Screening Committee, Judicial Qualifications Commission Screening Committee, Technology Committee, and COVID-19 Recovery Task Force. In 2021, he received the Florida Bar President’s Award for his service.

His leadership roles reflect the trust placed in him by fellow lawyers and judges across the state.

Recognition for Trial Excellence

Jorge is widely recognized as one of Florida’s leading business trial lawyers.

  • Ranked by Chambers USA for commercial litigation
  • Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) (invitation-only)
  • Ranked by Legal 500 US Elite as Tier 2 for Commercial Disputes
  • AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell for over 15 consecutive years
  • Named to Florida Super Lawyers annually since 2007
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in America for business litigation
  • Selected to Florida Trend’s Florida 500 (most influential executives)
  • Named one of Florida’s Notable Managing Partners (2023, 2024, 2025)

These honors are based primarily on peer review and reflect sustained excellence in trial advocacy, ethics, and leadership.

Education & Admissions

Jorge earned his B.S. in Political Science from Florida State University in 1992 and graduated with honors from Florida State University College of Law in 1996. He was a member of the Journal of Transnational Law & Policy and Articles and Notes Editor for the Journal of Land Use & Environmental Law.

He is admitted to practice in:

  • Florida state courts
  • S. District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida
  • S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Community & Civic Leadership

Jorge has long been active in Miami’s legal and business communities. He previously served as President of the Cuban American Bar Association and spent nine years on its Board of Directors. He has also served on the Board and Executive Committee of the Latin Builders Association, where he was named Attorney of the Year twice.

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RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Speaker/panelist, March 31, 2026: Miami Law’s “Law Firm Management Lunch and Learn” at the University of Miami School of Law
  • Speaker, September 25, 2025: Managing Partner Summit – “What’s Shaping Law Firm Business and Marketing Decisions in 2025”, hosted by the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) and moderated by Law360.
  • Speaker, May 21, 2025: spoke to the Leadership Education and Development (L.E.A.D.) Class III with Cuban American Bar Association on the importance of communication in the legal profession, the impact of service to The Florida Bar, my journey to Bar leadership, and the benefits of involvement in voluntary and local bar organizations.