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Maria Corvaia O\'Donnell
Distinguished Lawyer
Insurance Law

2436 N Federal Hwy suite 440, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064, USA

 

Maria Correia O’Donnell has over 25 years in the Insurance defense industry. She started her first law firm in 2005 and grew that to become the largest female owned insurance defense firm in the state of Florida with client such as State Farm, Allstate, Castle Key, Citizens, Universal Property, Esurance, Mercury, Travelers to name a few. In 2014 she opened The People’s Law Team PA to fulfill her dream of representing the people. To date. The People’s Law Team PA has helped thousands of people repair their homes properly and recover the insurance proceeds that they deserve. Among her charitable donations, she has created the Maria Corvaia O’Donnell scholarship fund at Brooklyn Law School for students who work during the day and put themselves through school at night as she did. She continues to pave the way for women in her field.

Phil S. Cosentino
Distinguished Lawyer
Personal Injury Law

330 Lincoln Way E, Chambersburg, PA 17201, USA

 

As an award-winning attorney with more than forty years of experience, Phil Cosentino has served countless clients with dedication and compassion since co-founding the firm in 1982. Phil has successfully handled hundreds of serious bodily injury claims in his career, including a number of multi-million dollar settlements for clients. This work earned him recognition as a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. He is consistently recognized as a top-rated attorney, including being named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer and a Top 100 Pennsylvania Trial Lawyer by The National Trial Lawyers. Phil has earned the respect of fellow attorneys and judges alike, having received the highest possible "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is based on evaluations by attorneys and judges. Only five percent of attorneys nationwide receive an "AV" rating, which denotes that the attorney has reached the highest level of professional excellence, skills and integrity. Phil has received the "AV" rating every year since 2003. Over the years, Phil has passionately supported his professional community, including serving as president of the Franklin County Bar Association and co-founder and longstanding president of Franklin County Legal Services, a not for profit corporation providing free legal services to those in need. Phil also volunteers his time at Women in Need, where he represents women seeking protection from abuse. This unwavering commitment to his profession and community has earned Phil numerous recognitions, including the Ted Wingerd Award from the Franklin County Bar Association, honoring a "lifelong commitment to clients, community and the profession of law" as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Pro Bono Award. His passion for helping others goes well beyond the courtroom. Phil is a past president of the Chambersburg Lions Club, recipient of the Chambersburg Rotary Club Excel Award, a longtime Little League and Youth Soccer coach, and, since 1988, has served as either President, Vice President or Advisor to Corpus Christi Catholic Church's St. Vincent DePaul Ministry, which provides assistance to those in need. Phil lives in Chambersburg with Kathy, his beautiful wife of 43 years. They are the proud parents of three children and Phil is the proud "Pops" to their four grandchildren.

Guinness J. Costello
Charter Member
Civil Litigation

30868 Jons Pl., Temecula, CA 92591

 

Guinness J. Costello is a thoughtful and effective advocate who is proud to exclusively represent plaintiffs, fiercely pursuing justice on behalf of all his clients. After receiving his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2019, Guinness began his career representing victims of utility caused fires throughout California. From there, Guinness went on to a nationally renowned victim’s advocacy law firm where he exclusively represented survivors of sexual abuse for several years. In this capacity, Guinness was appointed plaintiff’s liaison counsel in the LA Foster Cases, a grouping of more than 200 cases against the County of Los Angeles, among other defendants, stemming from abuse the Plaintiffs had suffered as foster youths. Over the past few years, Guinness has expanded his practice to include representing injured students in cases against the school districts who harm them. Guinness considers it his calling to represent everyday people against the large organizations that cause them harm. Guinness is admitted to practice in the State of California, and several federal courts including the United States District Courts for the Southern, Central, Eastern and Northern Districts of California, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Athena Costis
Charter Member
Workers Compensation Law

3440 Hillcrest Ave, Suite 175, ANTIOCH, CA 94531-6376

 

Ms. Costis grew up in the Fresno area of the California central valley. She then attended and graduated from UC Davis with high honors, earning a BA in Economics and English Literature. Ms. Costis then received her Juris Doctorate from the UC Davis School of Law. She is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation. For over 26 years Ms. Costis has been representing injured workers. Her compassion and tireless advocacy on behalf her clients are hallmarks of her law practice. She works diligently to ensure that her clients receive what they are rightfully entitled to through the workers compensation system. Ms. Costis is a member of the California State Bar and of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. She is also an active member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA). Ms. Costis is active in her community as well, volunteering at various schools and youth sports organizations.

Roxann Pais Cotroneo
Featured Lawyer
Other

8000 IH10 West, Suite 1500, San Antonio, Texas 78230

 

Government Law Roxann has 23 years of municipal law experience. She has a Merit Certification in Municipal Law from the Texas City Attorneys Association. Roxann worked for the City of Dallas for 14 years as an Executive Assistant City Attorney. She also was cross-designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for 8 years and won national awards from the U.S. Department of Justice for her work to improve cities and reduce violent gun crime. After serving Dallas, she served as the Harlingen City Attorney for 4 years. Today, Roxann offices in San Antonio and serves cities throughout Texas. Having lectured at 40+ national conferences all across America on municipal law -- she is known as an innovator, collaborator, and problem-solver. Roxann knows how to protect your city.