Benjamin Fernandez is a seasoned litigator with a passion for justice and a wealth of experience in the legal arena. He began his legal career as a public defender in Miami, where he honed his skills advocating for those less fortunate. As a public defender, Mr. Fernandez handled thousands of cases and gained valuable motion practice and jury trial experience.

Upon leaving the public defender’s office, Mr. Fernandez transitioned to becoming a partner at one of Florida’s prominent insurance defense firms. His practice was dedicated to civil litigation, emphasizing Premises Liability and Catastrophic and Personal Injury matters. Over nearly ten years, Mr. Fernandez represented individuals and companies ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small business owners. During his tenure, Mr. Fernandez handled thousands of depositions, tried numerous civil cases to verdict, and gained valuable experience in personal injury matters.

Driven by a desire to advocate on behalf of those wrongfully injured, Mr. Fernandez proudly joined Silva & Silva, a distinguished boutique law firm in the heart of Coral Gables. Since joining the firm, Mr. Fernandez has had the privilege of working closely with a team of legal experts who share in his dedication to delivering top-tier representation to those who need it most. His practice areas include premises liability, negligent security, auto negligence, and other catastrophic personal injury matters. Mr. Fernandez utilizes his relentless passion for the courtroom and extensive trial experience to assist his clients as they navigate the complexities of the legal system while advocating for them every step of the way.

Specializing in catastrophic personal injury cases, Mr. Fernandez has had the honor of securing multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for his clients. His most recent successes include:

• $11.8 million verdict in Key West
• $24 million settlement against a trucking company; and
• Participating as lead counsel in the $1.2 billion dollar recovery as a result of the Surfside collapse.

Beyond the compensation, Mr. Fernandez prides himself on ensuring that each client receives the guidance and support they deserve during what can often be a challenging and overwhelming process.

Outside of the legal realm, Mr. Fernandez leads a dynamic and active lifestyle. After playing soccer at Gulliver Preparatory and the College of the Holy Cross, Mr. Fernandez returned to Miami to coach during law school and continued his passion by coaching his son. Mr. Fernandez is also an avid cyclist and fisherman.

Mr. Fernandez was selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star and awarded an “AV” rating by the Martindale-Hubble Peer Review Ratings, which is reserved for attorneys with the highest professional excellence and highest levels of skill and integrity. He is a member of the Florida Bar and admitted to practice in federal court with admissions in the Northern, Middle, and Southern districts. Additionally, Mr. Fernandez is admitted to the U.S. District Court in Puerto Rico.

If actions speak louder than words, then our verdicts & settlements call out our dedication to achieving the best possible results for our clients.