Maria A. Vivanco is a founding shareholder of Mooneeram + Serres + Vivanco, P. A., whose practice includes insurance litigation, first party property claims, and breach of contract, premise liability and personal injury.
Maria aspired to be an attorney since she was six years old. She was born in Santiago, Chile and moved to Miami with her family at the age of seventeen. Maria attended Florida International University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and a minor in American History.
Maria worked full time as a paralegal, while attending evening classes at Nova Southeastern University, Sheppard Broad College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor degree. Despite her hectic schedule, Maria made the Dean’s list each semester, received a CALI Book Award in recognition of receiving the highest score in Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiation, and graduated Magna Cum Laude where she ranked in the top 3% of her class.
Prior to establishing Mooneeram + Serres + Vivanco, P.A., Maria worked as an Associate Attorney at a Miami Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Maritime firm. In recognition of her exceptional results, Maria was quickly promoted to Senior Associate, where she managed the Personal Injury department and oversaw the firm’s premise liability, slip and fall, motorcycle, pedestrian, and automobile accident claims. Maria also handled several maritime liability cases. Maria also appears regularly as a consulting attorney on Univision’s regularly syndicated evening news program “Noticiero Univision.”
Maria takes an active, hands-on approach on all of her cases and has an affinity for understanding and tackling her client’s objectives. With over fifteen years of combined experience as a paralegal and attorney handling personal injury claims, Maria is extremely adept at addressing the wide range of needs and concerns of her clients.
Maria is fluent in both English and Spanish
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Acquired: 2015
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1031 Ives Dairy Road, Suite 228, Aventura, FL, 33134
16 Client Reviews
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Posted by Ana M | July 31, 2017
Passionate and Thorough
I consulted with Maria Vivanco in regards to two separate legal matters involving paperwork explanation and completion. She was patient, detailed, and walked me through every detail that needed to be completed. She listened to my concerns and responded to all my questions in a thorough matter. Having...
Posted by tanya | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Great legal service
Maria Is a very nice respectable and approachable young lady she has a true servant's Heart and I appreciate her assisting us with my daughter's case . Maria has done a great job answering all of our questions and have returned all of our phone calls in a timely manner. They have given me great advi...
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Vivanco is a top notch attorney that will address each and every detail in her cases with her clients best interest at heart. Her intelligence and dedication is truly an asset."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Mari is an intelligent, bilingual and empathetic attorney who I am proud to call my colleague. Her reputation is spotless, and any client would do well to seek her out for any of her specialties."
"Ms. Vivanco is an exceptional attorney and legal advocate here in South Florida. She continues to provide outstanding legal representation to old and new clients alike. Maria goes above and beyond to service her clients' needs and has a strong attention to detail. She knows what matters and delivers competent and valuable assistance to those in need of effective legal help. I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Vivanco. She has integrity, dedication, and will get the job done!"
"I worked with Maria on a premises liability matter and was thoroughly impressed. She is compassionate with her clients and very knowledgeable about her area of practice. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a personal injury attorney."
"Ms. Vivanco is one of the most zealous, resourceful and knowledgeable advocates I know. Not to mention, personable and dedicated to genuinely resolving any issue presented to her. It is an honor to endorse her."
"Attorney Vivanco is very professional and knowledgeable in personal injury matters. I have also noticed that she is very kind to her clients and takes the time to explain them everything during the different stages of the cases."
"Attorney Vivanco is taking the PI game by storm. Her dedication, hard work and efficacy are second to none. Simply put, Maria gets the job done. Hands down best PI attorney in South Florida!"
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2017
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2015
Highest Score in Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiations, CALI Book Award
2015
Magna Cum Laude, Nova Southeastern University
2015 - Present
Senior Associate Attorney, Aronfeld Trial Lawyers, PA
2005 - 2014
Paralegal, Law Offices of David Rodriguez
2015 - Present
American Bar Association
2015 - Present
Florida Bar
2015 - Present
Attorney Breakfast ClubMember
2015 - Present
Lawyers to the RescueMember
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Spanish
English
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