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Press Releases

Diana Santa Maria receives the prestigious Eagle Legend' for devoting her life to obtaining justice for personal injury victims.

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The Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria Joins the Cause to Feed the Hungry With Generous Donation to Fort Lauderdale ABOTA Chapter

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Diana Santa Maria Presents at the FJA 2023 Workhorse

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Daily Business Review: These South Florida Lawyers Are Building a Case Against Cleveland Clinic Over Alleged Botched Surgery

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Daily Business Review: How Private Is Your Cellphone Passcode?

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Lawyer Limelight: Diana Santa Maria

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Diana Santa Maria speaker on the 2019 Bench and Bar Conference

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Diana Santa Maria Acknowledged With Best Lawyer Recognition for 2019

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Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Lawyer on Persistence, Practice, Philanthropy - May 1st 2018

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Diana Santa Maria (Superstars in Trial) - March 2nd 2018

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Diana Santa Maria speaker on Mediation panel for South Broward Bar Association

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Diana Santa Maria on Trial Team during the October 2017 BCBA Bench & Bar Convention Mock Trial

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October 25, 2017, Diana Santa Maria profiled in the Trial Lawyers Portrait Gallery

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Boca Raton, FL. – June 23, 2017, Diana Santa Maria was sworn in together with other Bar leaders as one of the Bar’s 17th Circuit (Ft. Lauderdale) Board of Governor representatives at during the Bar’s 2017 Annual Florida Bar Convention at the Boca Raton Resort & Club.

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Fort Lauderdale , FL. – The Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A. was a Corporate Sponsor of the 2016 Broward County Bar Association Constitution Day Reception and Reading.

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September 9th 2016, the Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A. celebrated the firm’s 25 year Anniversary. The event was held at the Josephine Leiser Opera Center in downtown Ft. Lauderdale.

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Recap of our 25th Anniversary Celebration commemorating 25 years of excellence and success. — with Diana Santa Maria at Josephine S. Leiser Opera Center.

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August 2016, Attorney Diana Santa Maria did the lecture presentation on 'Opening Statement' during the Florida Justice Association’s 2016 Al J. Cone Trial Advocacy Institute, while also acting as a workshop leader.

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March 2016, Diana Santa Maria conducted a presentation titled Presuit Steps and Procedures - Six Hot Tips and Things You Need to Knowduring the Medical Malpractice Evening Session FJA's 30th Annual Workhorse Seminar at the Orlando World Center Marriott Hotel. During Friday's luncheon session, the FJA honored Diana Santa Maria with the Compassionate Gladiatrix Award, where Diana Santa Maria shortly thereafter made her address to the attendees.

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July 24th 2015 Florida Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) Diana was part of the Plaintiff's Trial Team at the FLABOTA Masters in Trial presenting the Direct Examination of the Plaintiff during the FLABOTA's 18th Annual FLABOTA Conference held at the Marriott Harbor Beach Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale.

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June 26th 2015 Florida Bar Convention, Diana was installed as a member of the Florida Bar's Board of Governors for the 17th Judicial Circuit (Ft. Lauderdale) at the Florida Bar 2015 Annual Convention.

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June 25th 2015 Florida Association of Women Lawyers (FAWL) Diana was part of a panel discussion on "Creating your Blueprint for Leadership" based on the ABA book "Learning to lead – What Really Works for Women in the Law" by Gingi Eckel Vincent and Mary Bailey Cranston. The program was moderated by The Honorable Nina Ashenafi Richardson.

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February 2015, Diana Santa Maria moderated the Florida Justice Association's Medical Malpractice Program titled Medical Malpractice Steps, Strategies, and How to Avoid Traps and Pitfalls at the FJA's 29th Annual Workhorse Seminar at the Renaissance Hotel in Orlando.

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October 10th 2014, Ft. Lauderdale, Diana Santa Maria served as attorney panelist at seminar A View from the Bench: South Florida Legends of the Courtroomâ, organized by The Daily Business Review during which time she addressed the topic of Winning Your Case with the Rules of Evidence & Best Courtroom Practices.

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October 24th, 2014, Ft. Lauderdale, Diana Santa Maria served as attorney panelist at seminar ABOTA (Ft. Lauderdale Chapter's) Third Annual Professionalism and Civility Program.

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Diana Santa Maria ABOTA 2013 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award.

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Diana Santa Maria participated as part of the Plaintiff Trial Lawyer Team at a recent Masters In Trial full day seminar presented by the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

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April 29th 2013, Diana Santa Maria presents the Plaintiff’s attorney perspective in Broward County Bar Association Webinar “Winning your Case in Opening Statement.”

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January 2013, AV - Rated Law Firm by Martindale-Hubbell.

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January 2013, Diana Santa Maria installed as Immediate Past President of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of ABOTA.

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January 2013 Diana Santa Maria was selected for membership into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

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January 2013 Diana Santa Maria was once again selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for the fifth consecutive year.

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January 2013 Diana Santa Maria was once again selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers of South Florida for the sixth consecutive year.

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October 2012 As President of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of ABOTA, Diana Santa Maria, along with her fellow members and colleagues presented a seminar entitled “Maximizing Your Mediation”.

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Diana Santa Maria and other ABOTA (Fort Laud. Chapter) leaders participated in an infomercial to educate the public on Judicial Retention and Amendment 5 on the Florida Ballot.

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Diana Santa Maria as the President of the Ft. Lauderdale ABOTA Chapter issued a Press Release to the Editorial Boards and Public Condemning Political Partisanship in Judicial Elections.

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October 2012 Diana was named as one of South Florida’s ALM Top Rated Lawyers.

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August 2012 Diana Santa Maria, (President of ABOTA Fort Lauderdale Chapter) together with William Clayton, co-chaired its Chapter’s First Annual Professionalism Program in honor of the late, Henry T. Latimer.

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Diana Santa Maria installed as President of ABOTA.

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Diana Santa Maria presents The Do's and Don'ts of Mediation to the Broward County Hispanic Bar Association.

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$300,000 Recovery Motor Vehicle Negligence.

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Diana Santa Maria and Husband honored as 2010 South Florida's Finest Couples.

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Santa Maria legal article published in Nova Law Review.

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Diana Santa Maria speaker at Broward County Women Lawyer's luncheon.

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Diana Santa Maria presents seminar for crime victim advocates through the National Crime Victim Bar Association.

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Diana Santa Maria certified by Florida Supreme Court as Civil Mediator.

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Diana Santa Maria installed as a Director of the Broward County Bar.

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Triathlete Death Goes to Court.

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Diana Santa Maria is featured speaker at Florida Personal Injury Practice for Paralegal Seminar.

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Diana Santa Maria installed as Director on the South Broward Bar Association's Board of Directors at Annual Installation Dinner.

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Woman Sues For Injuries Sustained In Robbery Assault.

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Injured Tour Guide Sues for Injuries in Runaway Bus Case.

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Diana Santa Maria recognized by local magazine.

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Diana Santa Maria addresses Trial Lawyer Organizations as featured speaker.

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Client Reviews
★★★★★
I'm so grateful to your staff for assisting me with obtaining medical care from my injuries. Words cannot express my appreciation for aiding me with my case. The staff is very efficient, people oriented and caring. Continue to not only provide legal assistance, but the love that makes and impact on the lives of your clients. B.B. (Premises Liability)
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Our experience with the Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A. was excellent. Her staff is kind and professional. Attorney Diana Santa Maria is an outstanding human being and a true professional. I would recommend them 100%. R.P. (Premises Liability)
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I am extremely satisfied with the legal services provided by this law firm. I feel grateful to the staff and to Diana Santa Maria in particular. I would definitely recommend Diana Santa Maria for legal representation in any accident matter. E.M. (Auto Accident)
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Overall great experience, totally professional and would not hesitate to recommend! Helpful on every level of this case-from day #1 and throughout! I would not hesitate to recommend Diana to anyone in need of superb legal services! They were extremely helpful and kind during a stressful time. The office is beautiful, the paralegal team and staff are totally knowledgeable and professional. A.T. (Auto Accident)
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My personal experience with the office of Diana Santa Maria has been one of mutual respect and excellent personal service... their integrity, personal care and efficiency handling my case. The availability of Ms. Santa Maria when required or requested and the attention to my case always included a personal touch. C.R. (Auto Accident)