# Maria H. Jacome

Maria H. Jacome

Senior Paralegal | Colombian Attorney

Maria H. Jacome is a highly skilled legal professional with extensive experience in civil litigation, corporate law, real estate transactions, and construction-related matters. With more than a decade of combined experience as an attorney in Colombia and a senior paralegal in the United States, she brings a unique international perspective, strong analytical abilities, and exceptional case management skills to every matter she handles.

Before relocating to the United States, Maria practiced law in Colombia, representing corporate and individual clients in litigation, contract negotiations, administrative proceedings, and regulatory matters. She also served as Legal Advisor to the Municipal Council of San Estanislao de Kostka, where she drafted policies, negotiated contracts, and supported governmental operations.

After moving to the United States, Maria built an accomplished paralegal career supporting bankruptcy, real estate, and commercial litigation matters. Her experience includes preparing bankruptcy filings, coordinating complex real estate transactions, drafting legal documents, managing closings, forming business entities, and assisting with estate planning and litigation matters.

As Senior Paralegal at Michael Garcia, P.A., Maria supports litigation involving [construction defects](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-construction-defect-lawyer/), [breach of contract claims](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-contract-dispute-lawyer/), [lien enforcement](https://gpacmpdev.wpenginepowered.com/fort-lauderdale-construction-lien-lawyer/), and construction delay disputes in both state and federal courts. She prepares pleadings, motions, discovery, affidavits, and trial materials, conducts legal and factual research, manages document productions, coordinates mediation and trial preparation, and serves as a key liaison among clients, experts, and opposing counsel. She also has extensive experience preparing construction-related filings, including Notices to Owner, Claims of Lien, and Notices of Commencement under Florida law.

Maria earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Florida International University, a Paralegal Certificate from the University of Miami, and a law degree from Universidad Libre in Cartagena, Colombia. She is admitted to practice law in Colombia, is a commissioned Florida Notary Public, and is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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