Catriana N. Messina
Insurance Law
Insurance Law
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Catriana Messina practices in the area of insurance. She has exclusively represented insurers and their agents since she joined Phelps Dunbar in 2014. Her practice is focused on complex first-party insurance coverage matters arising under homeowners, commercial property, builders risk, catastrophe and other property insurance policies, including but not limited to hurricane claims, sinkhole claims, and claims involving suspected arson, fire, fraud, vandalism, theft, collapse, business interruption, condominium losses and appraisal.While in law school, Catriana served as a judicial intern to the Hon. Catherine Peek McEwen, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida. Catriana Messina practices in the area of insurance. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida. Catriana Messina practices in the area of insurance. She has exclusively represented insurers and their agents since she joined Phelps Dunbar in 2014. Her practice is focused on complex first-party insurance coverage matters arising under homeowners, commercial property, builders risk, catastrophe and other property insurance policies, including but not limited to hurricane claims, sinkhole claims, and claims involving suspected arson, fire, fraud, vandalism, theft, collapse, business interruption, condominium losses and appraisal. While in law school, Catriana served as a judicial intern to the Hon. Catherine Peek McEwen, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida.
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Amanda Cruz
Catriana Messina provided excellent representation for a complex first-party insurance claim. Her deep expertise in insurance law, honed over a decade at Phelps Dunbar, was evident in her strategic approach. She meticulously analyzed policy language and case precedents to build a strong defense, ultimately achieving a favorable outcome. The recognition she's received in insurance law is well deserved. While her communication was professional and thorough, occasional delays in responses due to her busy schedule were noticeable. That said, her attention to detail and dedication to resolving the matter efficiently made the minor wait times worthwhile. Highly recommend for insurance-related legal matters.