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Alia A Szopa
also known as Alia Szopa Ritchey, Alia Ritchey
About Alia
Biography
Born and raised in Manchester, NH, Ms. Ritchey graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. She attended the University of Miami School of Law where she was conferred her J.D. and she received an M.B.A. with a dual concentration in Finance and Management from the University of Miami School of Business.
While in law school, Ms, Szopa was a member of the Moot Court Board and was an Article and Comments Editor for the University of Miami Business Law Review. Ms. Ritchey was a recipient of the "Best Brief" award in the Advanced Moot Court Competition and the Dean's Certificate of Achievement (highest grade in the class) in both her Legal Research and Writing class and Globalization and the Law Seminar.
Her legal experience includes a wide range of general liability litigation, including but not limited to medical malpractice, hospital liability, premise liability, mold, wrongful death, and insurance coverage. Ms. Ritchey has clerked at the Office of the New Hampshire Attorney General. In addition, she has handled litigation involving various issues on appeal to Florida's Third District Court of Appeals.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 20 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Alia A Szopa
Wolpe & Leibowitz, LLP, 28 W Flagler St # 1100, Miami, FL, 331301806
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Posted by Rafael | July 01, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Justice leads to victory
My experience with Alia A. Szopa and WOLPE LEIBOWITZ ALVAREZ & FERNANDEZ, L.L.P. was a positive one. I would not hesitate to reccomend Alia to my family, friends or associates. Alia took charge of my case and justice was served. Thank you Alia!
Alia A Szopa's Lawyer Endorsements
"Alia Szopa is an exceptionally intelligent and professional attorney, who is also a great person - a rare combination."
"Alia is an exceptional attorney. She has a powerful presence in court and always goes the extra mile to negotiate for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2000
Member of, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary Society
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Associate, Wolpe & Leibowitz, LLP
Associations
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Miami-Dade Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Sorondo, Rafael v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, et al.
Jury verdict in Plaintiff's favor.
Quesada v. Mercy Hospital, Inc., 41 So. 3d 930 (Fla. 3d DCA 2010)
Hospital had no apparent agency.
Manzini & Associates, P.A. v. Clark, 971 So. 2d 882 (Fla. 3d DCA 2007)
No valid charging lien.
Education
2005
University of Miami School of Law
J.D.
2005
University of Miami
M.B.A.
2001
Vanderbilt University
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2008
Risk Management Conference- Wachovia Bank, N.A.
Premise Liability
2007
Association Board Meeting- Loft Downtown
Premise Liability
Publications
2004
University of Miami Business Law Review
Hoarding History: A Survey of Antiquity Looting and Black Market Trade
Languages
English