Meet the Attorney

Marisol Cruz: Strategic Advocate & Appellate Counsel

Dedicated to Navigating Complexity with Precision and Insight.

Marisol Cruz is a distinguished Miami-based attorney with a career built on a foundation of high-stakes litigation and deep advocacy. Having spent over a decade navigating Florida’s courtrooms as a Family and Civil/Business litigator, Marisol now leverages that “battle-tested” experience to provide sophisticated counsel in Appellate Strategy, Strategic Business Transactions, Family Resolution, and Publishing Law. She’s known for her ability to dismantle legal complexity and secure clear and sustainable paths forward for families, professionals, and creators.

The Literary Advantage

Marisol’s identity as The Latina Literary Lawyer is the intersection of three distinct strengths: her cultural heritage, her passion for the written word, and over a decade of strategic legal advocacy. As a published novelist and seasoned attorney, she views the law through a unique lens. She knows that a winning appeal or a bulletproof contract requires more than just technical rules—it requires a clear voice and a meticulously crafted narrative.

This ‘Literary Advantage’ means Marisol doesn’t just process cases; she architects legal strategies that resonate. Whether she is translating complex concepts for a family, drafting a sophisticated brief for the appellate court, or meticulously auditing a publishing contract, she brings the precision of a scholar and the perspective of a storyteller to every matter.

A Consultant for the Legal Community

Her reputation for legal strategy and appellate precision has made her a sought-after consultant for other legal professionals. Attorneys rely on Marisol’s deep litigation background and analytical skills to strengthen their own cases and navigate complex appeals.

While she no longer handles high-conflict litigation, Marisol remains deeply dedicated to finding paths forward through:

• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediation

• Collaborative Practice

• Guardian Ad Litem Advocacy

Professional Excellence

Marisol received her law degree from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law, where she graduated in the top ten of her class. Her academic success is backed by deep practical experience; prior to becoming an attorney, Marisol served as a paralegal for 12 years. This decade-plus of “in-the-trenches” experience in criminal defense and civil litigation gave her an exhaustive understanding of case preparation and trial strategy long before she passed the bar. Before entering the law, she earned a Master’s degree in Italian Studies from Prescott College and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Italian, she provides a high level of professional service to a diverse, global clientele.

• Education: J.D., Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law (Top 10); M.A. in Italian Studies, Prescott College; B.A. in Criminal Justice and Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Boston.

• Bar Admissions: The Florida Bar.

• Certifications: Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator; Collaboratively Trained Attorney.

• Memberships: Florida Bar Family Law Section; Business Law Section; Hispano Collaborative Professionals.

• Languages: Fluent in Spanish and Italian.

— Marisol

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Marisol Cruz is a Proud Member of the ARAG® Attorney Network