SUFFERED INJURY OR LOSS?
DIANA CARES & CAN HELP
( Rated among Best Lawyers in America)
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25% Personal Injury
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25% Wrongful Death
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25% Medical Malpractice
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25% Defective / Dangerous Products
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Contact Information
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Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A.
5220 S University Dr Ste 205 C
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
954-434-1077
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About Me
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Since starting the practice of lawI have been committed to the representation of persons injured or killed as a result of the negligence of others. This area... more
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Peer Endorsements
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Diana has distinguished herself even in the state's most crowded market. She is a tireless advocate, dedicated to the interests of her clients,...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Richard Johnson
, Tallahassee (FL), Almost 3 years ago
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Diana and I know that she is brilliant and hard working. She gets incredibe results.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Steven Heintz
, Bradenton (FL), Almost 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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27 years since Diana Santa Maria was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1985 |
03/04/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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Founding and Managing Partner at
Law Offices Diana Santa Maria, P.A.
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1991–present
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Miami School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1984 |
| University of Miami |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1981 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Best Lawyers in America 2009 |
Best Lawyers in America |
2009 |
| Florida SuperLawyers |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2006 |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1991 |
| Martindale Hubbel Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers |
Martindale-Hubbell |
1991 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
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| Board of Directors |
Broward County Bar Association |
2005-present
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Broward County Bar Association |
2005-present
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Broward County Trial Lawyers Association |
2004-present
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| Board of Directors |
Broward County Trial Lawyers Association |
2004-present
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| Member |
Florida Supreme Court, (Judicial Nominating Committee |
2004-present
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| Member |
Florida Supreme Court, Commission on Professionalism |
2004-present
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Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) |
1996-2006
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| Board of Directors |
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) |
1996-2006
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| Member |
Florida Bar, Grievance Committee |
2001-2004
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Florida Bar, Citizen's Forum |
2000-2004
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| Chair |
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) Allies Committee |
2001-2003
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| Chair |
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) Continuing Legal Education |
1999-2001
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Portfolio
Publications
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Publication |
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| Managing Your Own Law Practice |
Florida Association of Women Lawyers |
2003 |
| Ten Most Commonly Misunderstood Litigation Deadlines |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
2003 |
| Direct Examination of the Plaintiff - A Demonstration by the Masters |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
2002 |
| Settlement and Negotiation in Mediation |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
2002 |
| Proof and Argument of Liability In the Slippery Surface Slip & Fall Case |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers |
2002 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Negotiating, Mediating, Settling and Trying Personal Injury Cases |
Florida Personal Injury Practice for Paralegals |
2009 |
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