Maria Dolores Tejedor is a founding partner of Diez-Arguelles and Tejedor in Orlando, a Board Certified civil trial lawyer and Personal Injury Specialist with 30 years of experience representing mesothelioma victims, medical malpractice survivors, and mass tort claimants across Florida. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of South Florida and ranked #1 in trial advocacy at Stetson University College of Law, she won the American Criminal Defense Bar National Trial Competition in 1995, the ABA Regional Trial Championship in 1996, and received the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Trial Advocacy — a combination of honors that marks her as one of Florida's most decorated courtroom advocates. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Tejedor is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association, and was appointed to the Orange County Grievance Ethics Committee in 2009.
Why Work With Maria?
30+ YearsMesothelioma experience
Free ConsultationNo obligation to hire
No Upfront FeesContingency — no fee unless we win
Statewide CoverageServing all of Florida
Experience & Credentials
Years in Practice30 yrs Senior Expert
Client Rating4.8 / 5.0 (82 reviews)
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Medical Malpractice
Mass Torts
Personal Injury
Florida Mesothelioma Lawsuit Information
Statute of Limitations4 years from diagnosis or discovery date
Wrongful Death Deadline2 years from date of death
Filing LocationFlorida Circuit Court (county of exposure or residence)
Average Settlement$1.0M–$1.4M (varies by case factors)
Florida allows mesothelioma victims to file personal injury lawsuits against responsible asbestos manufacturers. Many victims also receive compensation from multiple asbestos bankruptcy trust funds. Learn more about settlements →
Office Location
Diez-Arguelles and Tejedor · 520 N. Semoran Blvd, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32807 (by appointment only)
Frequently Asked Questions
In Florida, the statute of limitations for mesothelioma personal injury claims is 4 years from diagnosis or discovery date. For wrongful death claims, the deadline is 2 years from date of death. Acting quickly is important — evidence and witness availability can diminish over time. Maria offers free consultations to help you understand your timeline.
Maria Dolores Tejedor works on a contingency fee basis — Contingency — no fee unless we win. This means you pay nothing out of pocket to get started. Legal fees are only collected if your case is resolved successfully through a settlement or verdict.
Maria Dolores Tejedor handles cases involving Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Medical Malpractice, Mass Torts, Personal Injury. Maria Dolores Tejedor is a founding partner of Diez-Arguelles and Tejedor in Orlando, a Board Certified civil trial lawyer and Personal Injury Specialist with 30 years of experience representing mesothelioma victims, medical malpractice survivors, and mass tort claimants across Florida. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of South Florida and ranked #1 in trial advocacy at Stetson University College of Law, she won the American Criminal Defense Bar National Trial Competition in 1995, the ABA Regional Trial Championship in 1996, and received the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Trial Advocacy — a combination of honors that marks her as one of Florida's most decorated courtroom advocates. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Tejedor is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, the Florida Justice Association, and the Hispanic Bar Association, and was appointed to the Orange County Grievance Ethics Committee in 2009.
Mesothelioma lawsuits in Florida are typically filed in the Florida Circuit Court (county of exposure or residence). Maria can advise on the best venue for your specific circumstances based on where the asbestos exposure occurred.
Average mesothelioma settlements in Florida range from $1.0M–$1.4M (varies by case factors). The actual value of your case depends on factors such as the extent of asbestos exposure, the severity of your diagnosis, the number of liable parties, and available bankruptcy trust fund claims. Maria can provide a case-specific evaluation at no cost.
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