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Diana Santa Maria

Diana Santa Maria


Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A.
Davie, FL
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About Diana Santa Maria

Where Compassion Meets Fierce Advocacy.

Attorney Biography

Diana Santa Maria is a nationally acclaimed trial attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A., based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With over three decades of experience, she has become a leading voice in Plaintiff Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Medical Malpractice litigation, securing justice and life-changing compensation for individuals and families impacted by negligence. Among her notable achievements, Diana secured a landmark $31.9 million verdict against Cleveland Clinic Weston in a medical malpractice wrongful death case, solidifying her reputation for taking on high-stakes cases and winning.

Diana has received numerous prestigious accolades, including recognition in Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, and Lawdragon's 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers. She has also been honored by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and was awarded the "Compassionate Gladiatrix Award" by the Florida Justice Association. In 2013, the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) named her "Trial Lawyer of the Year" for her exceptional courtroom advocacy and dedication to the legal profession.

A respected leader in the legal community, Diana has served as President of ABOTA's Fort Lauderdale Chapter and has held key leadership positions in the Florida Justice Association, including a decade-long role on its Board of Directors. She is a Fellow of the FJA and a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100. Diana also serves as an elected representative on the Florida Bar Board of Governors for the 17th Judicial Circuit and has been appointed to the Florida Supreme Court’s Commission on Professionalism, promoting integrity and excellence in the legal profession.

Beyond her litigation work, Diana is also a certified mediator and founder of Bilingual Mediators, a sister company dedicated to helping attorneys and clients resolve cases collaboratively through mediation. Her fluency in both English and Spanish allows her to bridge communication gaps and foster more equitable resolutions in complex legal disputes.

Diana earned both her undergraduate and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Miami, where she excelled in Moot Court and Mock Trial, earning the prestigious Best Brief Award in the Robert Orseck Memorial Moot Court Competition. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Broward County Trial Lawyers Association and remains an active sustaining member of the American Justice Association.

Diana Santa Maria’s dedication to her clients, her leadership in the legal profession, and her commitment to community engagement exemplify her lifelong mission to pursue justice with compassion, integrity, and tenacity.


Practice Areas

 
Personal Injury (75%)
 
Medical Malpractice (15%)
 
Alternative Dispute Resolution (10%)

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Florida State Bar
Member in Good Standing
1985

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Awards & Honors

Florida Justice Association
Compassionate Gladiatrix Award
Florida Justice Association
2016

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Lawdragon
2024

Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers
Lawdragon
2019

Top Lawyer
South Florida Legal Guide
2017

Trial Lawyer of the Year
American Board of Trial Advocates (Fort Lauderdale Chapter)
2014

Order of Barristers
University of Miami School of Law

Best Brief Award
Robert Orseck Memorial State Moot Court Competition

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Recognized for Community Leadership
Lawyer Legion
2025

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Recognized for Professional Involvement
Lawyer Legion
2025

Florida Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2012

Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
2009

Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
2009

Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1995

Best Lawyers in America
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Martindale-Hubbell

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Case Results - Diana Santa Maria

$31.9 million
Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death
Mar 2024
This case involved the tragic death of Saverio Sasso, a 51-year-old man who died due to multiple failed intubation attempts while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Weston. After experiencing respirat...

$8.2 million
Personal Injury (Workplace Accident)
A young man, a promising basketball player, suffered a traumatic foot injury at his workplace, resulting in the loss of a toe. The plaintiff's legal team argued that his employer failed to follow work...

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Diana Santa Maria
Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, P.A.
5220 S University Dr Ste 205C
Davie, FL 33328
www.santamarialaw.net
Office: 954-434-1077
Fax: 954-434-4462

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