Awad M. Zitawi-Vázquez is a personal injury attorney with extensive experience in both pre-suit and litigation, representing clients in Florida and Puerto Rico. Over his career, he has successfully managed hundreds of cases from beginning to end, including negotiations, mediations, depositions, and hearings. What truly distinguishes Mr. Zitawi-Vázquez is his ability to listen carefully to his clients and understand not only their cases, but also their personal struggles. He believes that the attorney-client relationship begins with genuine communication and respect. Many clients describe him as approachable, empathetic, and committed to providing outstanding customer service. Mr. Zitawi-Vázquez graduated with honors from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law in 2011, where he also tutored law students and contributed to the Journal of Puerto Rico Law. He later earned a Master’s Degree in Litigation and Alternative Methods, further developing his courtroom skills and advocacy strategies. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is proud to serve a diverse community in Central Florida. His goal is always to achieve the best possible results while guiding clients through the legal process with patience and clarity. Outside the courtroom, Awad is a devoted father who enjoys spending time with his son, practicing martial arts, and playing chess. He is also passionate about technology and creative writing, with a growing interest in artificial intelligence and legal innovation. Mr. Zitawi-Vázquez’s approach to law is rooted in compassion, preparation, and service. He strives not only to obtain justice for accident victims, but also to ensure they feel heard, valued, and supported every step of the way.

Prior to his joining Emery Reddy, PC, James served as counsel to a marketing firm in the financial space and as ethics counsel to a law firm. Earlier, he held a post within the Utah Attorney General’s Office, where he practiced in the Criminal and Civil Appeals divisions and regularly presented oral argument before the Utah Court of Appeals and the Utah Supreme Court. In addition, he argued routinely before the Federal District Court of Utah and argued before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. His responsibilities also included representing the State of Utah in habeas corpus and post-conviction litigation in both state and federal courts. In his capacity as legislative counsel, James drafted the state’s original open records statute and contributed to the development of court rules and statutory frameworks governing post-conviction remedies.