Member: University of Miami; Golden Key Honor Society; University of Miami School of Law, Order of Barristers; State Moot Court Team. "Best Brief Award," Robert Orseck Memorial State Moot Court Competition, 1984. Listed in: Who's Who in American Law, 9th Edition. Co-Author: "Seven Steps to Effective Mediation," Trial, June 1997. Author/Lecturer: "Mediation Strategy and Techniques," Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1996; "Handling Causation Issues in the Low Impact Case," 1998; "Demand Packages that Get Results and Winning at Mediation," 1999; "Frye and Daubert Hearings and Issues," February 2001; "Trial of the Soft Tissue Case," June 2001; "Cross Examination of a Lay Witness at Trial," August 2001; "Proof and Argument of Liability In the Slippery Surface Slip and Fall Case," April 2002; "Settlement and Negotiation in Mediation," June 2002; "Direct Examination of the Plaintiff - A Demonstration by the Masters," October 2002; "Ten Most Commonly Misunderstood Litigation Deadlines," February 2003; "Proof and Argument of Past and Future Medical and Related Expenses at Trial" "February 2006. Author and Lecturer: "Depositions," Practicing with Professionalism Seminar, Florida Bar, December 2003; "Managing Your Own Law Practice," Florida Association of Women Lawyers, January 2003. Co-Author and Lecturer: "Handling Sex Abuse Cases Involving Minors in Public Schools" May 2006, presentation George Washington University School of Law, Washington, D.C. (NCVBA, National Conference with ATLA, Civil Actions for Criminal Acts). Charter Member, Officer and Director: Coalition for Family Safety; Million Dollar Advocates Forum; Florida Super Lawyers 2005-2011 (top 5% of Florida lawyers), Member, Florida Supreme Court JNC (Judicial Nominating Commission), 2004-2008; Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2011. Supreme Court Certified Civil Trial Mediator.
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1985, Florida
1985, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
2008, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
MembershipsBroward County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, 2005-Present)
The Florida Bar (Member: Citizen's Forum, 2000-2004
Grievance Committee, 17th Judicial Circuit, 2001-2004
Florida Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism, 2004-)
Broward County Justice Association (Member, Board of Directors, 2004-2008)
American Board of Trial Advocates (Member, 2000-Present
Ft. Lauderdale Chapter
President, Ft. Lauderdale Chapter, 2012)
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member, Board of Directors, 1996-2006
Chair, Continuing Legal Education, 1999-2001
Chair, Allies Committee, 2001-2003
Patron, Endowment for Academy Giving to Law and Education)
Florida Lawyer's Action Group (Trustee, 2002-2005)
Dade County Trial Lawyers Association
National Crime Victims Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors), The American Justice Association (Sustaining Member)
Trial Lawyers for Public Justice
Million Dollar Advocates Forum.Bar FellowshipBroward County Bar Association 2005-Present; The Florida Bar; Broward County Justice Association 2004-2008; American Board of Trial Advocates (Member, 2000-Present; Ft. Lauderdale Chapter; President, Ft. Lauderdale Chapter, 2012); Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers; Florida Lawyer's Action Group (Trustee, 2002-2005); Dade County Trial Lawyers Association; National Crime Victims Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors), The American Justice Association (Sustaining Member); Trial Lawyers for Public Justice. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolUniversity of Miami
Class of 1984
J.D.
cum laude
Other EducationUniversity of Miami
Class of 1981
B.A.
cum laude
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5220 S. University Drive, Suite #205cDavie, FL 33328U.S.A.
Show on map850 North Federal HighwayStuart, FL 34994U.S.A.
Show on map8461 Lake Worth RoadLake Worth, FL 33467U.S.A.
Show on map27499 Riverview Center BoulevardBonita Springs, FL 34134U.S.A.
Show on map4651 Salisbury RoadJacksonville, FL 32207U.S.A.
Show on map- Monday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
- Friday 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Other Office Locations
Stuart, FL
850 North Federal HighwayStuart, FL 34994U.S.A.
Show on mapLake Worth, FL
8461 Lake Worth RoadLake Worth, FL 33467U.S.A.
Show on mapBonita Springs, FL
27499 Riverview Center BoulevardBonita Springs, FL 34134U.S.A.
Show on mapJacksonville, FL
4651 Salisbury RoadJacksonville, FL 32207U.S.A.
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Does this attorney speak any other languages?Ms. Diana Santa Maria speaks Spanish and French.
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Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?Yes, Ms. Diana Santa Maria has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A. has 3 attorneys at this location.
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Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?Yes, Ms. Diana Santa Maria has a presence in Bonita Springs, FL; Jacksonville, FL; Lake Worth, FL and Stuart, FL.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A. was established in 1991.