How much does it cost to hire Maritza for a class action case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maritza walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Maritza offer a free consultation?

Maritza charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maritza's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Maritza's current terms during booking.

How long do class action cases in Florida typically take?

Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maritza gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Maritza take my case if I'm outside Miami?

Maritza is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maritza will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Maritza?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maritza will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Maritza accepting new class action clients right now?

Maritza's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Maritza Peña, Class Action Attorney in Miami, Florida

Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action, General, and Insurance · 4.6/5 rating from 13 verified client reviews

PartneratMarlow, Adler, Abrams, Newman and Lewis

Miami, FL

Practicing class action in Miami since 1998.

28+: Years practicing
4.6 ★: 13 client reviews
1: Bar admission

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Class Action General Insurance IP Slip & Fall Wrongful Death

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Maritza Peña is a partner based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Class Action, General, and Insurance. Maritza has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Marlow, Adler, Abrams, Newman and Lewis. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 13 client reviews.

Based in: Miami, FL
Experience: over 28 years
Known for: Class Action · General · Insurance

Handles Class Action, General, and Insurance matters from Miami, FL.
Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Maritza takes on

Maritza concentrates on class action, general, insurance, ip, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maritza handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Miami, Florida

Maritza takes class action matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maritza agrees to represent you.

General cases in Miami, Florida

Maritza takes general matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maritza agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Miami, Florida

Maritza takes insurance matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maritza agrees to represent you.

IP cases in Miami, Florida

Maritza takes ip matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maritza agrees to represent you.

Slip & Fall cases in Miami, Florida

Maritza takes slip & fall matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maritza agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Maritza Peña — class action lawyer in Miami

In her twenty years as an attorney, she has represented developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and special inspectors in construction defect claims, personal injury/wrongful death claims/suits, Chapter 558 proceedings, mediations, arbitrations and trials.

Ms. Pena’s practice also includes the representation of social service agencies in the State of Florida. In the last 10 years, Ms. Pena has represented lead agencies, community-based care providers and subcontractors, drug treatment centers and therapeutic centers, in matters involving abuse and/or catastrophic injuries, including death.

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Speaking Engagements

•“How To Tackle Issues Raised from Representing Multiple Parties under a WRAP Policy,” Host of Webinar sponsored by IADC Construction Law and Litigation Committee and Insurance and Reinsurance Committee called WRAP Policies - Navigating Ethical Issues on Your Construction Files (May, 2018)
•“50 State Survey on Prejudgment Interest in Construction Defect Cases,” Presentation on behalf of the Construction Law and Litigation committee and Insurance and Reinsurance committee at International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) Mid-Year Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona (October, 2014)
•“Prejudgment Interest Law,” Continuing Legal Education Presentation on behalf of The Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar (July, 2014)
•Risk Management Presentations for social services agencies

Publications

•“Is a Construction Defect Plaintiff Entitled to Prejudgment Interest for Unrepaired Defects?” ActionLine Magazine, The Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar (Winter 2014-15)
•“Prejudgment Interest in Construction Defect Litigation: Florida’s Loss Theory on Liquidated Damages Post-Bosem and Why Every Construction Lawyer Should be Familiar with It,” 81 Def. Couns. J. 173 (April 2014)
•“English-Only Laws and the Fourteenth Amendment: Dealing with Pluralism in a Nation Divided by Xenophobia,” 29 U. Miami Inter-Am. L. Rev. 349 (Winter 1998)

Working with Maritza on a class action matter

Maritza Pena is a Partner of the firm. Ms. Pena concentrates her practice on the representation of developers, general contractors, subcontractors and their insurance companies in complex construction defect litigation. In her twenty years as an attorney, she has represented developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and special inspectors in construction defect…

Clients Maritza works with

Maritza reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, general, and insurance matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of Miami School of Law
J.D. · 1998
University of Miami
B.A. · 1994

Jurisdictions

Maritza's state bar admissions

Florida U.S. Distric
1998 · ACTIVE

Maritza studied at J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and B.A. in University of Miami.

Law school and academic background

Maritza completed J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and B.A. in University of Miami. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maritza runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Maritza has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Maritza Peña's office in Miami

Maritza's primary office is at 4000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 570 (Coral Gables), Miami, FL, 33146-1431. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Marlow, Adler, Abrams, Newman and Lewis

4000 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Suite 570 (Coral Gables)

Miami, FL 33146-1431

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Maritza Peña — 4.6/5 rating from 13 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Maritza. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing class action attorneys in Miami.

4.6

13 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Maritza Peña — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maritza usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Maritza charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maritza's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maritza will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Miami, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maritza

Maritza discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maritza confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Maritza's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Maritza Peña

How much does it cost to hire Maritza for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maritza walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maritza offer a free consultation?
Maritza charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maritza's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Maritza's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Florida typically take?
Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maritza gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maritza take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Maritza is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maritza will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Maritza?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maritza will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maritza accepting new class action clients right now?
Maritza's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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