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Luis Salazar

Luis Salazar

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Florida: South

7 years ranked

Bankruptcy Litigation

Florida

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Cole Schotz

USA

Practice Areas

Luis Salazar is a high-stakes commercial litigator whose practice focuses on complex business disputes, bet-the-company litigation, and financial restructuring matters. A member of the Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring and Litigation Departments at Cole Schotz, Luis represents businesses facing significant legal and financial challenges, drawing on extensive experience handling multimillion-dollar breach of contract, warranty, and fraud-related disputes. His work includes defending clients against substantial commercial claims, representing individuals in federal jury trials involving wire fraud allegations, and securing significant recoveries in contested litigation. In addition to his litigation practice, Luis has considerable experience guiding companies through chapter 11 reorganizations and representing secured lenders in complex restructuring transactions. Known for his strategic thinking and results-driven approach, Luis helps clients navigate critical disputes and restructuring matters while remaining focused on their long-term business objectives.

Education

Columbia Law School

J.D.

Drew University

B.A.

University of Miami

MBA

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Florida: South

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Luis Salazar of Cole Schotz has a broad bankruptcy practice, which sees him handle a range of Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations. He brings particular expertise in litigious matters.

Bankruptcy Litigation - Florida

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Luis Salazar of Cole Schotz has a broad bankruptcy practice, which sees him handle a range of Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations. He brings particular expertise in litigious matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Luis is an outstanding commercial bankruptcy lawyer.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • The preparation that you know you are going to get from Luis is tremendous. He is technically very skilled, representing both creditors and debtors.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Luis is very business savvy, which is essential in the restructuring context.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Cole Schotz (33)

Delaware

Florida

Florida: South

Maryland

New Jersey

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