Angela Puentes-Leon

Angela “Angie” Puentes-Leon has extensive experience litigating individual and mass tort matters in state and federal courts in Florida and throughout the United States. She represents domestic and foreign clients in products liability litigation and complex commercial litigation. Angie is also a Florida certified Circuit Civil mediator. Her practice focuses on defending clients in personal injury and wrongful death actions that involve products and consumer goods related to industries that include automotive, aviation, pharmaceutical and medical device, and food. Her experience includes presenting opening statements and conducting direct and cross examinations in multiple jury trials.

Areas of Practice

  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Individual & Mass Tort Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Products Liability Litigation

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Florida Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Education

  • Florida International University Honors College (B.A., cum laude)
  • University of Miami School of Law (J.D., cum laude)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Florida International University Honors College Adjunct Professor
  • St John Bosco Clinic, Board of Directors (Secretary)