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    Catriana N. Messina

    Counsel

    Tampa
    813-472-7756
    catriana.messina@phelps.com
    Areas Of Focus
    InsuranceLitigation

    Catriana Messina helps domestic and international insurance companies efficiently resolve first-party disputes while managing potential exposure. She works closely with clients to outline the best course of action to meet their time constraints and business goals.

    With extensive experience navigating arbitrations, mediations, appraisals and litigation, Catriana can quickly assess the coverage issues at play in each case and explain the pros and cons of the options for proceeding. When formulating a strategy, thorough investigation and in-depth analysis help her anticipate issues the insurers could face and properly assess and advise regarding the risk and exposure and the best course for resolution of each claim.

    Catriana has a strong track record of successful negotiation, but when a reasonable solution cannot be reached informally, she is well prepared to advocate for clients in Florida’s state and federal courts on first-party claims involving:

    • Arson, fraud, theft or vandalism
    • Business interruption
    • Collapse
    • Condominium losses
    • Hurricanes/tropical storms
    • Sinkholes
    • Water damage
    • Windstorms

    Outside of her legal practice, Catriana is a lifelong athlete born and raised in Tampa. She was recently inducted into her high school, The Academy of the Holy Names, Athletic Hall of Fame for her performance on the school’s basketball team.

    Catriana has a strong track record of successful negotiation, but when a reasonable solution cannot be reached informally, she is well prepared to advocate for clients in Florida’s state and federal courts on first-party claims involving:

    • Arson, fraud, theft or vandalism
    • Business interruption
    • Collapse
    • Condominium losses
    • Hurricanes/tropical storms
    • Sinkholes
    • Water damage
    • Windstorms

    Outside of her legal practice, Catriana is a lifelong athlete born and raised in Tampa. She was recently inducted into her high school, The Academy of the Holy Names, Athletic Hall of Fame for her performance on the school’s basketball team.

    Experience

    • J&E Investments, LLC v. Scottsdale Insurance Company, 2016 WL 8793338 (S.D. Fla Sep. 7, 2016)

    Insights

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    • March 16, 2023

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    Recognition

    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2021-2025)
    • Insurance Law, The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch (2021-2025)

    Education

    • Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2014
    • University of Tampa, B.S., Finance, cum laude, 2011
    • Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2014
    • University of Tampa, B.S., Finance, cum laude, 2011

    Credentials

    • Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    • Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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