Adriana Kostencki, Esq.

• TCPA Defense
• Class Action Defense
• Copyright Infringement Defense
• Federal Litigation
• Corporate Immigration

Adriana Kostencki is a nationally recognized federal court litigator and trusted advocate for businesses facing high-stakes lawsuits under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA), federal copyright and trademark laws. 

Adriana  has litigated hundreds of cases in federal court,  including the Southern District, Middle District, and Northern District of Florida. She is highly familiar with her opponents, the judiciary, and the law. 

Adriana has built a strong track record of success defending companies of all sizes—from emerging startups to multinational corporations. She is known for her ability to anticipate plaintiff strategies, deliver cost-effective litigation solutions, and protect her clients’ business operations and reputations in TCPA, FTSA, and intellectual property litigation. 

Adriana is a go-to TCPA defense attorney for companies sued over marketing calls, autodialed texts, robocalls, and DNC list violations. She has successfully defended individual and class action lawsuits under both the TCPA and FTSA in federal and state courts throughout Florida. Her deep familiarity with opposing counsel, local judges, and jurisdictional trends gives her clients a strategic edge in defending these complex claims.

She also regularly defends ADA accessibility lawsuits, helping businesses navigate litigation and compliance while minimizing costs and reputational risk.

Adriana is an experienced copyright infringement defense lawyer who has defended clients across Florida’s federal courts in lawsuits involving alleged unauthorized use of images, software, music, and marketing content. She also handles trademark disputes, including Lanham Act claims, trademark misuse, and enforcement actions.

Her intellectual property litigation clients span industries such as:

• Technology
• Entertainment & Media
• Finance
• E-commerce & Retail
• Healthcare
• Construction
• Shipping & Logistics

Her legal expertise extends across borders, languages, and cultures. As a multilingual attorney licensed to practice in the U.S. and Venezuela, Adriana provides valuable insights into Latin American – U.S. business transactions and relationships and has served as an expert on matters involving Venezuelan law.

A Recognized Voice in the Legal Community

Adriana is a trusted legal analyst frequently featured on Univision, CNN, NPR WLRN, and the Miami Herald, where she breaks down complex legal issues for a broad audience. She is also the immediate Past President of the Venezuelan American National Bar Association, demonstrating her leadership and dedication to the legal profession.

• Proven success in defending federal class actions and individual lawsuits – Adriana has litigated hundreds of cases in federal court, a level of experience few attorneys possess. While many lawyers focus primarily on state court matters, Adriana is deeply experienced in the complex rules, procedures, and strategies unique to federal litigation.
• Deep expertise in TCPA, FTSA, trademark and copyright law – These are highly technical, federally governed areas where Adriana regularly defends companies across multiple industries.
• Strategic, business-minded approach to litigation – Adriana prioritizes practical, results-driven legal solutions that align with her clients' business goals.
•  Multilingual fluency in English, Spanish, Polish, and French – Adriana’s ability to communicate across languages and cultures adds unique value, particularly in cross-border legal matters and global business disputes.
• Respected by courts, clients, and the legal community alike – Her reputation for precision, professionalism, and effectiveness makes her a trusted name in federal courtrooms.

• J.D., magna cum laude University of Miami School of Law 
• J.D. equivalent, with honors, Universidad Católica Andres Bello, Venezuela

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

• Berger Singerman, LLP
• Fowler White Burnett, P.A.
• Clyde & Co. LLP

• Super Lawyers “Rising Star”, Thompson Reuters Super Lawyers, 2015-2024
• Daily Business Review Professional Excellence Award, On the Rise Honoree, 2018
• The Florida Bar Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy, Class IV (Fellow & Scholar)
• Miami Dade Commission on Ethics and Public Trust, 2014-2016
• Children’s Home Society of Florida, 2014-2016
• Competition Judge, We the People Competition: The Citizen and the Constitution, High School Hearings

• Federal Practice Takeaways From Spike Lee, Prince IP Ruling, Law 360, January 13, 2021
• Recent Maritime Developments: Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (2016)
• Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law, Tort & Insurance Practice Law Journal TIPS 49:1 (2013)
• Recent Developments in Salvage Law, Maritime Law Association, Salvage Committee (2013)
• Análisis Comparativo entre el Procedimiento de Limitación de Responsabilidad de los Armadores bajo el Derecho Estadounidense, sus Implicaciones para Armadores Extranjeros, y el Convenio sobre Limitación de Responsabilidad Nacida de Reclamaciones de Derecho Marítimo de 1976 y el Protocolo de 1996 que Enmienda dicho Convenio [A Comparative Analysis between the U.S. Limitation of Responsability, Relevant Considerations for Foreign Shipowners, and the 1976 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims as amended by the 1996 Protocol to amend the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims] Asociación Iberoamericana de Derecho Marítimo, Rama Venezolana (2013)
•  Aspectos Probatorios del Procedimiento Marítimo en el Derecho Norteamericano [Pre- Trial Practice and Discovery under U.S. Admiralty Law], Universidad Marítima del Caribe y Asociación Venezolana de Derecho Marítimo, X Aniversario de la Promulgación de la Legislación Marítima Venezolana (2011).
• El Procedimiento Marítimo Estadounidense [Maritime Practice and Procedure under U.S. Law], Libro Conmemorativo X Aniversario de la Legislación Acuática Venezolana (2011)
• El Arbitraje de Inversiones en América del Sur: Propuesta de Creación de un Centro Alternativo de Arbitraje dentro de la Estructura Internacional de la Unión de Naciones Suramericanas [Arbitration in Latin America: The Creation of a Regional Dispute Resolution Center within the Union of South American Nations], 42 U. Miami Inter-Am. L. Rev. 175 (2010)
• A Guide to Mercosur Legal Research: Sources and Documents, Hauser Global Law School Program, New York University School of Law (2010)
• Editor, El Procedimiento Marítimo [Maritime Law Procedure], Aurelio Fernandez- Concheso, Ed. Marítimas Venezolanas (2005)