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Maria Kazouris
About Maria
Biography
Practice: Family Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Labor Law
Memberships: Florida Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association
Maria is a native of Tarpon Springs, Florida and a graduate of Tarpon Springs High School. She also attended secondary school at the St. Nicholas Greek School where she was honored as a Lady's Philoptohos Fellowship recipient. She is bilingual in Greek.
Maria received her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida with a 3.86 GPA. She received her Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law in Hamden, Connecticut. Maria received honors for Academic Achievement in Juvenile Law, Service to the Community and the Connecticut Title Insurance Company.
Initially, Maria was a law clerk for Yale Law School where she conducted research and prepared updated policies to conform with Federal Regulations. Thereafter, she worked as an associate for a law firm in New Haven, Connecticut where she handled thousands of personal injury claims, as well as condominium administration cases. Because of the long winters, she relocated back to Daytona Beach, Florida and worked as an Assistant State Attorney throughout the 7th Judicial Circuit prosecuting such offenses as DUI, drug possession, theft and battery.
Maria went into private practice where she handles criminal law, personal injury, labor law, and family law cases. She has tried a variety of criminal cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to DUI with serious bodily injury. Maria’s civil experience ranges from contract work, auto accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, premise liability and various business law matters. Maria has represented thousands of injured persons.
She also served as General Counsel and Associate General Counsel to public employee labor unions representing members (mostly law enforcement) for duty related incidents, filing grievances and negotiating contracts. Her duties also included serving as the critical incident respondent and team legal participant for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Law Enforcement League. Maria has trained and represented hundreds of law enforcement officers in matters involving the use of deadly force.
Maria is also a former Adjunct Professor of Keiser University where she taught Business Law and Criminal Law.
In her spare time, Maria volunteered by assisting the New Haven Housing Authority and the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice as their attorney. Maria also enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
55%
23 years
Family
30%
19 years
Criminal Defense
10%
24 years
Personal Injury
5%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 23 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Maria Kazouris, Esq. PA
PO Box 110424, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34211
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Posted by Joan | February 03, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Wonderful attorney
Ms. Kazouris represented me in a rather nasty divorce action. She was professional, responsive, knowledgeable and personable. We communicated between ourselves and the court electronically and it made things extremely easy. I would highly recommend her to anyone with any domestic issues.
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2014 | Wrongful Termination
Arbitration
It was a difficult case. The culture among the administrators toward the correctional officers is complicated. Corruption is the primary asset. My lawyer did an excellent work in demonstrating the interpretation of DOC rules by management was based not on performance rather how i feel about you. New ...
Posted by Lena | March 12, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Very Thankful
A lot of Dedication to her clients. Very prompt, well organized. Right on target and not intimidated, well educated on State Labor Law. Seems to really like a challenge. It was an honor to be represented by Maria Kazouris.
Posted by John | March 12, 2012 | Employment & Labor
Quality Labor Attorney
Maria has represented Teamsters Local 79 for several labor related issues. Two such matters were arbitration cases; both of which resulted in reinstating the employee with full back pay/benefits, etc. She is knowledgeable, experienced, very thourough and has demonstrated a strong work ethic in dealin...
Maria Kazouris's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Kazouris is one of the finest attorneys in her state, I highly recommend her legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer and all the work She does to get the best results for clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I serves as the arbitrator in a labor/management case in which Ms. Kazouris represented one of the parties. she did an outstanding job for her client."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Kazouris is an ethical, professional and thorough attorney and it was a pleasure to work with her. She is very knowledgable in her areas of practice and our mutual clients had nothing but good things to say about her representation. I would continue to refer Ms. Kazouris clients without hesitation."
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"I have known Maria and worked with her for a number of years and I highly recommend her to any potntial client. Randy W. Cramer, Esq."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of knowing Ms. Kazouris for many years. She is a determined hard working attorney who represents her clients with passion and zeal."
"Maria is a knowledgeable and conscientious attorney. Additionally, and perhaps more importantly, she is an exception person. I wholeheartedly endorse Maria Kazouris."
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Experience
Honors
N/A
Distinguished Academic Achievement, Juvenile Law, Quinnipiac University, School of Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Teamsters, Local 2011
Associations
2001 - Present
Florida BarAttorney
2001 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Edward Sinor vs Florida Department of Corrections, Case #14-30562
Win for Sinor
Andrew Love vs. DOC, CASE NO. 14-30561
Win for Love
THOMAS WEIDNER vs. DOC, CASE NO. 14-‐30563
Win for Weidner
I.B. TEAMSTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 2011 I/B/O Robert “Duke” Snyder vs. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Case #14-29212
Client was reinstated to duty with 60 days suspension already served.
Teamsters, Local 2011 IBO Desiree Traina vs. State of Fl, Department of Corrections, Case #14-29207
WIN
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 2011 I/B/O James Hjardemaal vs State of Florida, Department of Corrections,Case #13-27726
WIN
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 2011 I/B/O Mildred McGhee v. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Case No.: 13-27529
Win
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 2011 I/B/O LENA BUTLER v. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Case No. 13-26563
Win
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 2011 I/B/O Andrea Allen v. STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (DOC), Case No.: 14-28475
WIN
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 2011 ibo Terrance Brewton vs DOC
WIN
TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 2011 ibo John Coley vs. DOC
WIN
Attorney for the officer
Officer was restored to his full duties
Education
2001
Quinnipiac University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Central Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Business Agent Training
LEO Rights under Garrity and Weingarten
Languages
Greek
Activity
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Can my boss swear at me, make me do pushups?
30 Nov 2015
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16 Oct 2015
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How can I keep my husband from taking the dog while we are separated?
14 Oct 2015