Christina Vilaboa-Abel, Esq.

Cava Law
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Christina Vilaboa-Abel, Esq.

Founding Partner

Christina is an attorney & practice leader with over a decade of experience in commercial litigation & insolvency. As one of the founders of CAVA Law, LLC, Christina has been a driving force behind the firm’s growth & rapidly evolving reputation in the South Florida community. Within CAVA Law’s executive suite, she oversees the firm’s business development strategies & its client relations infrastructure. Since 2017, she has been one of the key leaders of the firm’s high-performing team, delivering exceptional results for individual, corporate, and government clients. With mentorship as a key value, Christina is also an adjunct professor at the Honors College at Florida International University (FIU), where she teaches & mentors pre-law undergraduate students.

Christina is an active member of her community. In her professional capacity, she is an active member of Ms. Esquire, the Cuban American Bar Association, the Bankruptcy Bar Association, and the Miami-Dade Bar Association. She has been recognized as a “SuperLawyer: Rising Star” by Thompson Reuters for 8 consecutive years, and was included by The Miami-Dade Bar as one of their “40 under 40” Outstanding Lawyers in Miami-Dade in 2023. In the community at large, she is a member of Ms. Esquire, The Mom Economy and has served on the Board of Directors of 501(c)(3) organizations such as The Child Care Center at Riviera Presbyterian.

Bringing a multicultural perspective to her work, Christina is bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish, and frequently serves as a legal commentator for various Spanish-language news and media outlets, such as Univision, AmericaTeve, MegaTV, and NowMedia.

ARTICLES & PRESS

NowMedia Television: recurring legal contributor on Biz Talk, We The People, and The Bottom Line (2025 –present)
Buenos Dias America (Univision): legal contributor regarding the May 2025 appellate decision on international tariffs (May 2025)
Noticias Univision 24/7: Reto Economia (Univision): legal contributor regarding issues of consumer bankruptcy (Feb 2024)
GoBanking Rates: Featured in 6 Bills You Can – and Should – Negotiate If You’re Broke (Feb 2024)
US News & World Report: Featured in How Spending Limits Can Help Partners Avoid Money Conflicts (Oct 2023)
COVID Recovery Virtual Summit: Panelist, Discover if Filing for Bankruptcy Now is the Best Choice For Your Business (April 2020)
A Fondo with Pedro Sevcec (AmericaTeve): Guest Panelist, segment discussing the process of Chapter 11Bankruptcy in response to the McClatchy (Miami Herald/El Nuevo Herald) chapter 11 reorganizational bankruptcy filing (Feb 2020)
Consultas con Cordero (AmericaTeve): Regular Legal Contributor regarding topics in bankruptcy law and real estate law (2013-2015)

HONORS & ACCOLADES

Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star: 2018 – 2025
Miami-Dade Bar, Young Lawyers Section: 40 Under 40 Award Recipient, 2024
22 Mega Mujeres Exitosas (Mega TV): Honoree, 2024

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Recognition in 2017 and 2019 by the Southern District of Florida, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Pro-Bono Contributions to the community in bankruptcy matters
Board Member, The Child Care Center, Inc., Riviera Presbyterian Church (2022-present)
Faculty Fellow, The Honors College at Florida International University (2019-present)
Member, Ms. Esquire
Member, Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)
Member, Cuban-American Bar Association (CABA)
Founding Member & Vice President of Membership of Miami Moms in Business (MMIB) (2017-2021)

What Our Clients Say

“I am truly grateful that I was pointed to CAVA and that the universe placed us together. Vanessa has always made me feel human in this process and I thank her for her patience and kindness throughout…you are very much appreciated.“

- Jeff G., July 2023

“I had the privilege of working with Vanessa, Partner at CAVA Law, and I must say that her legal services were nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I contacted their office, I knew I was in capable hands. She not only possessed an in depth knowledge of the law but also demonstrated a genuine commitment to helping me navigate my real estate legal matters successfully. Thank you!”

- Robert C., September 26, 2023

“CAVA is a law firm with experience, professionalism, respect, and exemplary customer service. Every single member of the team goes above and beyond to make sure their clients are always informed of their case. CAVA is made up of human beings who respect and care for their clients.”

- Hiram, September 21, 2023

“Thank you so much for helping my mother. Attorney Christina Vilaboa was compassionate and professional. She explained Chapter 13 case completely, step by step, giving her piece of mind and a sense of renewed stability that she hadn’t had in several years. I would recommend you very highly. Sincerely, Peter.”

- Peter, October 2023

“The legal team at the CAVA LAW FIRM are the best. I was very apprehensive and scared when I was first introduced to them to handle my legal problem. They were very professional while still being very personable. They walked me through every aspect of my case. They made it very easy on me. They did all the work. I would highly recommend them to any lay person that has little knowledge of how the legal system works. Thanks again!”

- Cathy E., August 2023

“Amazing service and professionalism. They took care of my situation I recommend them without any hesitation.”

- Tania M., August 2023

Five stars!

- Leopoldo C., May 2022

Five stars!

- Rene T., April 2023

They where very professional and great me good advice I recommend very much.

- Noraima T., 2022

Mrs. Vilaboa Abel is such a dedicated soul. I dont have words to express my grattitude towards her. My case wasn’t easy, yet she was supportive from day one and in the end she figured it all out. Aim for the stars Christina, you are awesome!

- Michelle H. May 2016

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