Jesus E. Ravelo

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Jesus E. Ravelo

Florida Workers' Compensation Attorney

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Jesus E. Ravelo is a Florida workers’ compensation attorney who has been advocating for injured workers across the state for more than two decades. Since joining Rosenberg & Rosenberg, P.A. in 2011, he has concentrated his practice exclusively on workers’ compensation cases, representing employees from a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, and healthcare.

A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Jesus brings the discipline, attention to detail, and dedication he developed in military service into every case he handles. Fluent in Spanish, he serves a diverse client base throughout South Florida, ensuring that injured workers can fully understand their rights and the workers’ compensation process under Florida law.

Education

Professional Background

Before entering the legal profession, Jesus served in the United States Marine Corps from 1993 to 1999, achieving the rank of Sergeant and earning multiple meritorious citations, including the Armed Forces Humanitarian Service Medal. His leadership experience in high-pressure environments shaped the strong work ethic and commitment to service that define his legal career.

Since 2002, Jesus has represented injured workers in every stage of the workers’ compensation process, from initial petitions for benefits to depositions, mediations, and final hearings before Judges of Compensation Claims. He has significant experience handling disputes over medical treatment, wage-loss benefits, permanent disability determinations, and average weekly wage calculations. His work often involves advocating for clients with severe injuries who require ongoing medical care, home-health assistance, or workplace accommodations.

Representative Matters

(Past case results are not necessarily indicative of future outcomes. Every case is unique.)

  • Represented workers with catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and complex orthopedic damage.
  • Litigated claims involving denied surgeries, specialist referrals, and diagnostic testing.
  • Advocated for clients in disputes over temporary total disability, permanent total disability, and average weekly wage calculations.
  • Assisted Spanish-speaking clients in navigating the workers’ compensation system from claim initiation through resolution.

Admissions

  • Florida Bar, 2002

Practice Areas

  • Workers’ compensation claims
  • Petitions for benefits
  • Temporary and permanent disability benefits
  • Medical-authorization disputes
  • Average weekly wage and benefit-calculation issues
  • Attendant care and home-modification claims
  • Vocational rehabilitation
  • Workplace retaliation claims under Fla. Stat. § 440.205

Professional Memberships

  • Workers’ Compensation Section, The Florida Bar

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