Jesus M. Suárez

General Counsel

jsuarez@continentalpllc.com

(202) 642-8952

Jesus has represented high-profile clients, including President Donald Trump in legal proceedings across New York and Florida, and currently serves as Election Integrity Counsel for the Trump/Vance 2024 Campaign. He also represents the Florida House of Representatives in redistricting litigation and advocates for clients before state and federal government agencies.

In addition to his legal practice, Jesus serves as Chairman of the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission, an appointment by Governor Ron DeSantis. He previously chaired the Republican National Lawyers Association from 2014 to 2016.

Admitted to the Florida Bar, Jesus practices before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, and the United States Courts of Appeals for the First and Eleventh Circuits.

Jesus holds a Bachelor of Business Administration, cum laude, from Loyola University Chicago, with majors in Finance and International Business. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law, where he was inducted into Florida Blue Key. Jesus is also an active member of the Belen Jesuit Alumni Association and the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies.

Jesus M. Suárez is the General Counsel of Continental Strategy and a founding partner of Continental PLLC, with offices in Miami, Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C. He is a highly regarded trial lawyer with extensive experience in complex litigation and a strong track record of success in both state and federal courts.


ACCOLADES

Recognized by Chambers & Partners USA in Florida: Bankruptcy Litigation

Rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell

Recognized as a “Best Lawyer” by Best Lawyers in America©

Recognized as a “Rising Star” by Florida Super Lawyers in the Business Litigation category 

Recognized as a Top “Up and Comer” by Florida Trend

Graduate of the National Institute of Trial Advocacy (National Session)


EDUCATION

University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 2008

Loyola University Chicago, B.B.A., cum laude, 2005