Brigitta Hawkins

Brigitta Hawkins

Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

Workers Compensation Lawyers in Orlando, FL in Orlando, FL

Orlando, FL407-278-1682
Workers CompensationSocial Security Disability

About Brigitta Hawkins

Brigitta Hawkins – Workers’ Compensation & Social Security Disability Attorney Serving Central & North Central Florida Brigitta Hawkins helps injured workers and disabled individuals secure the benefits they deserve across Orlando, Clermont, Kissimmee, Leesburg, Melbourne, Ocala, Orange City, St. Cloud, The Villages, Titusville, and Daytona Beach. An Austrian-born former hotel manager who became a U.S. citizen and earned her J.D. cum laude from Florida A&M College of Law, Brigitta has practiced exclusively in workers’ compensation and Social Security disability since 2008, guiding clients through every stage of claims, hearings, and appeals. A former Assistant Public Defender and longtime partner at a Titusville firm, she is admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and is VA-accredited to handle veterans’ disability matters. Known for her perseverance, compassion, and ability to connect with clients, Brigitta leverages multilingual life experience and courtroom skill to deliver effective, client-centered advocacy. Practice Areas: Workers’ Compensation • Social Security Disability Contact: bhawkins@boginmunns.com | (855) 976-1514 | Bogin, Munns & Munns – Offices in Orlando, Clermont, Kissimmee, Leesburg, Melbourne, Ocala, Orange City, St. Cloud, The Villages, Titusville & Daytona Beach Awards and Honors Honors Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award 2017 for the 18th Judicial Circuit Brevard County Legal Aid Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year 2017 Brevard County Legal Aid Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award 2010, 2014, 2015 Community Service Award in Recognition of the Space Coast Community Law School 2011 Florida Association for Women Lawyers Leader in Law Award recipient Volunteer at Brevard County Legal Aid holding monthly Social Security Advice Clinics

Education

Legal Education

  • Florida A&M University College of Law, Orlando, Florida, 2006
  • J.D.
  • Honors: cum laude

Non Legal Education

  • University of Central Florida, 2002
  • B.A.
  • Honors: summa cum laude
  • Major: Legal Studies
  • Brevard Community College, Cocoa, Florida, 2002
  • A.A.
  • Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Of Counsel
  • Languages
  • German

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 2006
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2008
  • Specialties and Certifications
  • Veterans Administration Certification, 2014

Other Affiliations

  • Florida State Courts
  • Social Security Administration, - 2006
  • NOSSCR- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
  • Brevard Bar Foundation
  • Brevard Bar Association
  • Board member and Chairwoman for the 1st district – Brevard County Board of Adjustment

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