About Roberto Martínez
Roberto Martínez is a renowned trial lawyer with an impressive record of successful courtroom accomplishments in landmark and high-profile cases, complemented by a distinguished background in public service, including service as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. His practice spans complex civil litigation, white-collar criminal defense, business litigation, product liability, legal malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death, and corporate internal investigations.
Notable case results
A Miami federal court entered a roughly $440 million judgment against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, and MSC for using port terminals Cuba confiscated in 1960, a result the Supreme Court reinstated by a vote of 8 to 1 in 2026.
A Miami-Dade jury found Eller Media liable for the 1998 electrocution of a 12-year-old boy at a bus shelter wired by unlicensed electricians and awarded $65.1 million.
$450 million in judgments
(Alejandre v. Republic of Cuba)
Jury verdict (Cabrera v. Eller Media)
Jury verdict (Sirit v. Able Telcom)
Wrongful death jury verdict (automotive service company)
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.
