Luis Joshua Cortavarria
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"Amazing Job in Court"I appreciate the help and great work on my injury case. The staff is friendly, and my attorney did an amazing job representing me in court. I am very pleased with their representation and services.- Jacky O.
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"Personal and Professional"I had a great experience. Excellent service and attention, very attentive to my case. I highly recommend this place - they're nice, personal, and professional.- Ana M.
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"They Made Me Feel Comfortable"I was very satisfied with the way this firm has handled my case. They did an amazing job representing me in court. The team is easy to work with and show great understanding of my case.- Former Client
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"They Fought for Me"They are great attorneys and have a great team to support clients at every step of the way throughout such a difficult time. I feel much better now after treatment, for which my attorney fought for.- Adolf C.
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"An Awesome Team"Antezana & Antezana have an awesome staff and represent their clients to the fullest!! I have had 4 Worker’s Comp claims with them and have been very well taken care of!! I love them and always will recommend them!!!- Tiff J.
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"A Safe Place for Everyone"
I want to thank Antezana and Antezana for their professionalism, knowledge, and patience. This law firm is very professional when addressing persons of LGBTQ+ and is also a safe space for queer members.
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"Had A Great Experience"
Happy to recommend such an amazing law firm. I had a great experience. This is my second injury case they've handled. They pushed to get me the most money for my case.
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"Respectful and Pleasant"They are very pleasant, respectful, and easy to deal with. I highly recommend. I am very happy with the result of my workers' compensation claim and with the office of Antezana and Antezana.- Peggy N.
Bio
Luis Joshua Cortavarria is a trial-tested litigation attorney who represents clients in personal-injury matters throughout Maryland and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. His practice centers on automobile collisions and other negligence claims that deeply affect the lives of working families.
Josh manages every stage of an injury case—from intake, investigation, and negotiation to motions practice, depositions, and courtroom advocacy. He has earned a reputation for meticulous case preparation, persuasive theory development, and confident presentation before judges and juries.
Before entering private practice in Maryland, Josh litigated a broad range of civil and criminal matters in New York City, gaining substantial courtroom experience early in his career. This foundation allows him to approach each case with strategic clarity and a deep understanding of how to position claims for maximum value.
Recognized for his communication skills and steady client rapport, Josh provides accessible legal guidance, consistent updates, and assertive advocacy aimed at achieving meaningful results. He is committed to protecting injured clients from insurance tactics and ensuring their stories are heard.
Outside the courtroom, Josh is an avid content creator, using social media to educate the public on their rights after an accident. He believes that informed clients make better decisions, and he's committed to breaking down the confusing insurance and legal processes that often follow a car accident, slip and fall, or other injury — in both English and Spanish. Follow Attorney Josh’s social media for clear, practical guidance on what to do (and what to avoid) after an accident.
Education
- 2017 – J.D., Brooklyn Law School
- Moot Court Honor’s Society – Trial Division
- Journal of Law & Policy – Research Editor
- 2011 – B.A., Economics, University of Maryland – College Park
Practice Admissions
- 2026 – Maryland
- 2026 – Washington D.C.
- 2019 – New York
Awards & Accolades
- National Trial Lawyers Association – Top 40 Under 40 (2022)