Arna Cortazzo

Arna Cortazzo grew up in South Florida. Her love for the ocean and Florida's beaches began at a young age, so did her quest for justice.
As a lawyer, Arna has protected the rights of Floridians for more than 30 years. While in her last year of law school, Arna began the practice of law in the juvenile division of the Broward County Public Defender’s office as a legal intern certified by the Florida Supreme Court. Upon graduation from law school and passing the Florida Bar, Arna accepted a position as a criminal defense trial attorney in South Florida. From 1987 to 1992 she gained trial experience and the extensive knowledge of our often complicated Criminal Justice System. Arna handled cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies and tried cases to verdict. She was in court every day fighting for the rights of her clients.
In 1992, Arna accepted a position at a large, prestigious insurance defense law firm in Central Florida, where she represented some of the biggest insurance companies and large corporations, including Cigna Insurance Company, AT&T Corporation and Universal Studios. With the invaluable experience gained from representing insurance companies and big business, Arna returned to the coast and opened her own law firm in Brevard County in1995. As a former insurance defense attorney, Arna understands how the other side thinks – an advantage that she uses as a zealous advocate for her clients.
Arna is committed to treating all of her clients with compassion and respect and providing the personal attention they deserve as she zealously represents them. She practices law in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, estate planning, bankruptcy, divorce and family law, and workers' compensation.

Nova Southeastern University

LL.D. (1987) | Law

1984 - 1987

Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude,

Activities: Editor In Chief Moot Court, Editor Law Review

Northeastern University

other | Tax

1982 - 1983

University of South Florida

J.D. (1978) | History

1974 - 1978

Honors: Graduated with honors

Activities: Delta, Delta Delta Sorority, Numerous philanthropic and educational activites

Attorney/ Owner

Law Office of Arna D. Cortazzo, P.A.

1995 - Current

Attorney

Rissman, Weisberg, Barrett, Hurt, Donahue and McLain

1992 - 1995

Trial Attorney

Criminal Defense

1987 - 1992

Florida Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern

17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County Florida Public Defender

1987 - 1987

Fellowship Southern District of Florida

The Honorable Robert Scott

1985 - 1986

Florida State Bar  # 704090

Member

1987 - Current

Florida

Since 1987

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Since 1992

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Since 1987

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