Cristina M. Pierson

Cristina M. Pierson is a highly accomplished trial attorney and partner at Kelley | Uustal. With over three decades of legal experience, she focuses her practice on complex civil litigation, including class actions, qui tam cases, and commercial disputes. Known for her courtroom proficiency, she advocates fiercely for clients in both state and federal courts.

Cristina earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Florida in 1987. She later obtained her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Center for the Study of Law in 1993, graduating magna cum laude. While in law school, she was a member of the Nova Law Review and the Moot Court Society.

Cristina is Board Certified in Business Litigation by the Florida Bar, a distinction held by only 1% of Florida lawyers. She holds an AV® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, reflecting the highest standards of legal ability and ethics. She is admitted to practice in all three federal districts of Florida and before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Eleventh Circuits.

Throughout her career, Cristina has represented both individuals and corporations, delivering successful results through meticulous legal strategy and persuasive advocacy. As lead or co-lead counsel in high-stakes class actions, she has championed consumer protection and corporate accountability on a national scale.

Clients and peers recognize Cristina M. Pierson for her integrity, professionalism, and dedication to the pursuit of justice. She consistently exceeds expectations by approaching each case with tenacity and precision, ensuring that her clients’ voices are heard and their interests protected.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kelley | Uustal
• Member, Broward County Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Nova University Center for the Study of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  BA in Criminal Justice with Magna Cum Laude

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