About Henry
Henry Salas: Experienced Civil Litigation and Admiralty & Maritime Attorney in Miami, Florida
Henry Salas is a highly respected partner at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., specializing in all phases of civil litigation. His firm's headquarters are in his hometown of Miami and they also have an office in Key West. Mr. Salas leads the admiralty practice group as well as co-chairs the product liability practice group.
Practice Areas
- Admiralty and Maritime Law
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- All Phases of Civil Litigation
In his extensive career, Mr. Salas has tried over 100 jury trials to verdict and he has a reputation for excellence in white-collar criminal actions throughout Florida. He is an accomplished lawyer who also serves as adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University School of Law where he teaches pre-trial and trial skills to second year law students and products liability to third-year law students.
Awards
- Litigation – Defendants, Super Lawyer Miami (2023)
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants in Best Attorney USA 2013-2017 & 2020-2025 Editions of U.S. News & World Report
- Litigation - Defendants, Super Lawyer Miami (2023)
- Admiralty and Maritime Law, Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013
Affiliations
- Miami-Dade County Bar Association - Active Member
- Cuban American Bar Association - Member
- Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC) - Member
- Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) - Member
- Athletic Association Board - Member, Florida International University (FIU)
- South Florida Bar Association - Member
- The American Bar Association - Member
- Cuban American Bar Association of Greater Miami - Member
- Florida Bar - Member
Education and Credentials
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami (1986)
- Juris Doctor degree, top 20% of class, from Nova Southeastern University School of Law (Graduated within the top 20% of his law school graduating class)
Bar Admissions
- All state and federal courts in Florida including those located in Miami-Dade County, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (where he is a member)
Henry Salas' dedication to his clients and passion for justice have established him as one of the leading attorneys in civil litigation and admiralty & maritime law. His comprehensive skill set, coupled with his commitment to excellence, allows him to provide top-tier representation to a diverse range of clients. He is not only proficient in courtroom advocacy but also in pre-litigation strategies and negotiations.
His legal expertise spans across multiple disciplines, including white-collar defense, personal injury litigation, complex business disputes, insurance coverage issues, construction accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death claims, products liability matters, environmental contamination cases, intellectual property infringement, and regulatory compliance challenges. He is adept at handling high-stakes trials, both in federal courts and state courts, as well as administrative proceedings.
Mr. Salas' contributions to legal education are evident through his teaching roles at Nova Southeastern University School of Law, where he imparts invaluable insights to law students. His commitment to continuing legal education also includes attending seminars and workshops relevant to his practice areas. He is a proactive member in the legal community, often participating in pro bono work, mentoring younger attorneys, and contributing to scholarly research.
