Atty. Rita Cortes Maia

Atty. Rita Cortes Maia

Rita Maia is a member of VCA’s Civil Litigation Department since March 2022. Rita began her career as a paralegal at ERSAR, focusing on water supply regulations and addressing various legal issues in the water supply and waste management sector.

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About Rita Cortes Maia at a glance

Rita Cortes Maia is a litigation attorney, practicing at Valadas Coriel & Associados. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in Lisbon and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Rita Maia is a member of VCA’s Civil Litigation Department since March 2022
  • Rita began her career as a paralegal at ERSAR, focusing on water supply regulations and addressing various legal issues in the water supply and waste management sector
  • Her bar association internship started in 2016, working with two lawyers in individual practice, where she worked on criminal, administrative, and family law cases, gaining hands-on experience and actively contributing to her cases
  • From 2018 to 2022, Rita worked at Pereira Mouta Mendes & Associados, handling civil litigation, insolvency, company recovery, executive law, tax litigation, and economic criminal law
  • Since joining VCA, Rita has continued to expand her legal expertise, contributing to areas such as civil litigation, mass litigation, credit recovery, and insolvency proceedings

Practice Areas Explained

Rita Cortes Maia's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rita Cortes Maia handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Where is Rita Cortes Maia's law office located?
Rita Cortes Maia's law practice is located in Lisbon. The firm is Valadas Coriel & Associados. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rita Cortes Maia handle?
Rita Cortes Maia focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Rita Cortes Maia received?
Rita Cortes Maia's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law
- 2026

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