Arna D Cortazzo

Arna D Cortazzo

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Rockledge, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Trusts ... +2 more

PO Box 560984, Rockledge, FL

About Arna

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 40 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Arna D. Cortazzo, P.A.

PO Box 560984, Rockledge, FL, 32956-0984

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Arna D Cortazzo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
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Posted by Terry | March 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Bankruptcy

Arna did an excellent job handled my bankruptcy. She was very knowledgeable and constantly keep me informed of status and answered all my questions. Highly recommend her.

Posted by anonymous | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Lawyer

We went through a bankruptcy with the help of Arna Cortazzo. She was very informative and helpful throughout the entire process! We were worried about filing for bankruptcy at first but she made the process very easy and stress free.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer. We recommend her.

At a very difficult time, Arna took all of the weight off of our shoulders, She answered our calls and emails and all our questions. She was very kind and caring with us but, don't let that fool you, she is REALLY tough on the other side when she needs to be. She is smart and knows what she is do...ing. She took over the courtroom. We wouldn't want to be on the other side that's for sure. We were very impressed. She handled everything that we encountered. We highly recommend her !"

Posted by anonymous | June 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer I have ever worked with

Arna is the best lawyer I have ever worked with. When I contacted her and explained the urgency of the matter regarding the preparation of a will and medical power of attorney, she quickly turned it around and made the process incredibly simple. I highly recommend Arna to work with for Estate plannin...g issues.

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Arna D Cortazzo's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Moore

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is by far one of the most respected attorneys in the community. She is passionate, extremely intelligent, and always knows exactly how to proceed on a plethora of legal matters and consistently achieves the desired results for her clients. Arna's unyielding advocacy of justice, her proficiency an attorney, as well as her strong leadership, and interpersonal skills are truly phenomenal."

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Ashley Severance

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Cortazzo for many years and have referred many clients to her for various legal matters. She is a very skilled litigator in the courtroom and true advocate for her clients who handles her cases in a manner that minimizes stress."

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Yanique Otto

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tara David

Unknown lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kara Hoopis Manosh

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kay-Ann Waite

Unknown lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elise Rodriguez

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Naomi Lumpkin

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an asset to her community and her clients."

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Nakeshia Walls

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a knowledgeable member of the legal community dedicated to meeting the needs of her clients."

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Rosalind Johnson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alicia Seward

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arna and I are members of a professional organization- she provides insightful feedback and helps others in the organization."

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Elsa Smith

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Katherine Giannamore

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nikki Hawkins

Unknown lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Fuller

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kara Stachel

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Cortazzo is a dedicated attorney and great referral and reference source for me."

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Peter Krause

Unknown lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is very client oriented and able."

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Naomi Lumpkin

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Elise Rodriguez

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Tahirah Payne

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Kay-Ann Waite

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Rosalind Johnson

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Katherine Giannamore

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Elsa Smith

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Rebecca Fuller

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Tara David

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Ericka Battle

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Kara Stachel

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Yanique Otto

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Arna D. Cortazzo, P.A.

1992 - 1995

Attorney, Rissman Weisberg Barret Hurt Donahue @ McLain, PA

1987 - 1992

Asst Public Defender, Public Defender Broward County, FL

Associations

2000 - Present

Florida Justice Association

1995 - Present

Brevard County Bar Association

1995 - Present

National Assoication Of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

1995 - Present

Florida Bar, Litigation Section

1995 - Present

Florida Bar, Elder Law Section

1995 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

1995 - Present

Florida Workers' Advocates

1992 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

1992 - Present

Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Law Section

1987 - Present

Florida Bar

1987 - Present

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

1987 - Present

Federal Bar Association

1987 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

1978 - Present

Delta, Delta, Delta Sorority Alumnae

Education

1987

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

University of South Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Post Graduation Issues

It's not the end of the world- what to do with deliquent student loans

2014

Newly Single- How to Plan for the Future

Estate Planning for Newly Single Women

2014

Graduated? Now what to do with your loans

Student Loans

2012

workers group of the SpC

Injured on the Job

2011

New Way Conference

Estate Planning for the LGBT community

2007

Unity Event

Advanced Directives for Same Sex Couples

2007

Parlaegal Conference

Florida Workers Comp Law

2002

Allstate Insurance Company

Estate Planning

Languages

English

Activity

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