Jennifer V. Ruiz

Jennifer V. Ruiz: Attorney with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

Biography

Jennifer Viciedo Ruiz is a Partner and the Director of Advancement for the firm based out of the Miami office. Her legal expertise is in general civil litigation, employment and labor, community association, civil rights, directors and officers liability, and professional malpractice in state and federal courts, at both trial and appellate levels.

Since 2023, Mrs. Ruiz has been ranked by Chambers USA for Litigation: General Commercial in Florida, a distinction awarded to the top practitioners based on client feedback, peer recognition, and significant case achievements.

While handling a robust caseload, Mrs. Ruiz also works to advance the firm through community involvement, marketing, client maintenance, and internal leadership, mentorship, and collaboration. As Director of Advancement, Mrs. Ruiz has implemented numerous policies/programs contributing to the growth, development, and advancement of female attorneys, creating a pathway to partnership. She founded CSK WIN, which focuses on recruiting, retaining, mentoring, and promoting female attorneys.

In addition to achieving favorable results for clients based on her thorough, strategic, and zealous advocacy skills, Mrs. Ruiz has also obtained selective appointments, such as: Dade Legal Aid’s Inaugural Leadership Academy; Miami-Dade County Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee; Florida Bar Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee; U.S. District Court, SDFL Magistrate Selection and Hispanic Heritage Committees; U.S. Eleventh Circuit Amicus Curie.

Mrs. Ruiz earned her Juris Doctor degree with honors from Nova Southeastern University, where she served as an Articles Editor for the Nova Law Review, received honors for her pro bono service while in law school, and was the recipient of a scholarship granted by the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association for her academic achievements. Mrs. Ruiz earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the Florida State University, cum laude, where she was on the Dean’s List, National Dean’s List, a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology.

Awards & Recognitions

Chambers and Partners USA Guide 2025 - Florida, Litigation: General Commercial, recognized since 2023

Woman of Distinction, MDFAWL, 2025

The Best Lawyers in America , Appellate Practice, Litigation - Labor and Employment, recognized since 2024

Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2017 - 2022

Women in Law, Attorney at Law Magazine, 2020

Leader in the Law, MDFAWL, 2017

The Latino American Who’s Who, 2016

40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2015

Young Professional Award in South Florida for Volunteer Service, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2015

Newsroom

News

•Miami-Dade County Court Delivers Rare Sanctions in Condominium Fraud Case
Recent Successful Trial, 10.9.2025
•CSK Attorneys Recognized by Chambers USA
Awards/Recognitions, 8.18.2025
•Voluntary Dismissal for Condominium Association in Miami-Dade County
Recent Successful Trial, 6.9.2025
•CSK Sponsors A Supreme Evening
Sponsorship, 2.14.2024

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Appellate
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Country Club, Condominium and Homeowners' Association Law
  • Directors and Officers
  • Employment and Labor
  • Federal Practice
  • General Civil Litigation
  • Professional Malpractice

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 569015, Miami, FL 33156
University Attended:
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law(J.D., with honors: Law Review, Articles Editor; Pro Bono Honor Program; Florida State University, B.S., Psychology, cum laude; Dean's List; National's Dean List; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
2007, Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Memberships:

Associations

•The Florida Bar
•Catholic Lawyers Guild of Miami-Dade County, Board Member, 2024 - Present
•Dade Legal Aid, Pro Bono Ambassador and Advisory Committee, 2016 - Present
•Miami-Dade Chapter of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (MDFAWL), Member
•Federal Bar Association, Member
•Miami-Dade Bar, Member
•Cuban American Bar Association, Member
•Federalist Society, Member
•Coral Gables Bar Association, Member
•11th Circuit Court of Florida Professional Panel, Member

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

•Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida, Troop Leader, 2019 - Present
•Church of Little Flower Parish Council, 2024 - Present

Languages:
English; Spanish; Italian
ISLN:
919581737

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Location

  • Miami, FL
    Dadeland Centre II , 9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400
    Miami, FL 33156

    305-350-5367 Phone
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