About Ms. Diana Santa Maria

Member: University of Miami; Golden Key Honor Society; University of Miami School of Law, Order of Barristers; State Moot Court Team. "Best Brief Award," Robert Orseck Memorial State Moot Court Competition, 1984. Listed in: Who's Who in American Law, 9th Edition. Co-Author: "Seven Steps to Effective Mediation," Trial, June 1997. Author/Lecturer: "Mediation Strategy and Techniques," Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1996; "Handling Causation Issues in the Low Impact Case," 1998; "Demand Packages that Get Results and Winning at Mediation," 1999; "Frye and Daubert Hearings and Issues," February 2001; "Trial of the Soft Tissue Case," June 2001; "Cross Examination of a Lay Witness at Trial," August 2001; "Proof and Argument of Liability In the Slippery Surface Slip and Fall Case," April 2002; "Settlement and Negotiation in Mediation," June 2002; "Direct Examination of the Plaintiff - A Demonstration by the Masters," October 2002; "Ten Most Commonly Misunderstood Litigation Deadlines," February 2003; "Proof and Argument of Past and Future Medical and Related Expenses at Trial" "February 2006. Author and Lecturer: "Depositions," Practicing with Professionalism Seminar, Florida Bar, December 2003; "Managing Your Own Law Practice," Florida Association of Women Lawyers, January 2003. Co-Author and Lecturer: "Handling Sex Abuse Cases Involving Minors in Public Schools" May 2006, presentation George Washington University School of Law, Washington, D.C. (NCVBA, National Conference with ATLA, Civil Actions for Criminal Acts). Charter Member, Officer and Director: Coalition for Family Safety; Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Florida Super Lawyers 2005-2011 (top 5% of Florida lawyers), Member, Florida Supreme Court JNC (Judicial Nominating Commission), 2004-2008; Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2011. Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Mediator.

 

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  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Medical Malpractice
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    • Trial Practice

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  • Languages
    Spanish
    French
  • Payment Information
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    Free initial consultation
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
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    Managing Partner
    Firm Name
    Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A.
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%
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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1985, Florida
    1985, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    2008, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    Memberships
    Broward County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, 2005-Present)
    The Florida Bar (Member: Citizen's Forum, 2000-2004
    Grievance Committee, 17th Judicial Circuit, 2001-2004
    Florida Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, 2004-)
    Broward County Justice Association (Member, Board of Directors, 2004-2008)
    American Board of Trial Advocates (Member, 2000-Present
    Ft. Lauderdale Chapter
    President, Ft. Lauderdale Chapter, 2012)
    Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 1996-2006
    Chair, Continuing Legal Education, 1999-2001
    Chair, Allies Committee, 2001-2003
    Patron, Endowment for Academy Giving to Law and Education)
    Florida Lawyer's Action Group (Trustee, 2002-2005)
    Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
    National Crime Victims Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors), The American Justice Association (Sustaining Member)
    Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
    Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
    Bar Fellowship
    Broward County Bar Association 2005-Present; The Florida Bar; Broward County Justice Association 2004-2008; American Board of Trial Advocates (Member, 2000-Present; Ft. Lauderdale Chapter; President, Ft. Lauderdale Chapter, 2012); Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers; Florida Lawyer's Action Group (Trustee, 2002-2005); Dade County Trial Lawyers Association; National Crime Victims Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors), The American Justice Association (Sustaining Member); Trial Lawyers for Public Justice.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Miami
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of Miami
    Class of 1981
    B.A.
    cum laude

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Managing Partner at Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A.
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5220 S. University Drive, Suite #205cDavie, FL 33328U.S.A.

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850 North Federal HighwayStuart, FL 34994U.S.A.

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8461 Lake Worth RoadLake Worth, FL 33467U.S.A.

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27499 Riverview Center BoulevardBonita Springs, FL 34134U.S.A.

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4651 Salisbury RoadJacksonville, FL 32207U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
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Stuart, FL

850 North Federal HighwayStuart, FL 34994U.S.A.

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Lake Worth, FL

8461 Lake Worth RoadLake Worth, FL 33467U.S.A.

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Bonita Springs, FL

27499 Riverview Center BoulevardBonita Springs, FL 34134U.S.A.

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Jacksonville, FL

4651 Salisbury RoadJacksonville, FL 32207U.S.A.

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  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Ms. Diana Santa Maria speaks Spanish and French.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Ms. Diana Santa Maria has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A. has 3 attorneys at this location.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, Ms. Diana Santa Maria has a presence in Bonita Springs, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Lake Worth, FL and Stuart, FL.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A. was established in 1991.