Jim Ferraro

Who is Jim Ferraro?

Jim L. Ferraro is an American litigation attorney best known for representing thousands of blue collar workers in mass tort cases against major chemical companies such as DuPont. In 1996, he successfully prosecuted the first case in American history against a chemical company for causing a birth defect.

While attending the University of Miami he played football for the Miami Hurricanes for two years, and after serving as a sports agent for players such as Albert Bentley and Eddie Brown, founded the Cleveland Gladiators in 2001. He is still majority owner of the franchise. He is a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and an active member of the Democratic Party.