Corinne Hodak

Ms. Corinne Hodak practices in the area of civil litigation and principally represents patients who are injured as a result of medical negligence or malpractice. With years of experience representing victims of medical negligence, she has built a reputation as a fierce advocate who combines legal precision with genuine empathy.

Clients turn to her not only for her extensive knowledge of complex medical and legal issues, but also because she truly listens—understanding the emotional toll these cases take and fighting tirelessly to secure the accountability and compensation they deserve. 

She attended law shcool at The University of Florida and graduated with Honors in 1989; she is a member of both The Florida Bar and the Massachusetts Bar. Prior to her legal career, Ms. Hodak was a registered nurse specializing in Intensive Care Nursing and, later, an Adjunct Professor at the University of North Florida in the College of Health.

Ms. Hodak is an active member of several associations including Chester Bedell Inn of Court, Florida Bar Association, Jacksonville Bar Association, Florida Justice Association, American Justice Association, and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.

Ms. Hodak is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and served as President of the Jacksonville Chapter of ABOTA in 2022. She was the Secretary for ABOTA National (2022-2023) and served on the ABOTA National Executive Committe (2022-2023).  She was a trustee of the ABOTA Foundation 2024, and was elected to a three year term in 2025 (2025-2028).  She served as Chair of The Florida Bar’s Civil Procedure Rules Committee (2007-2008), Chair of the Code and Rules of Evidence Committee (1998-1999) and Vice-Chair (1995-1998), and chaired several subcommittees of the Rules of Judicial Administration Committee (2011-2016, 2021-present). 

She was also a Governor on the New Lawyer’s Division of the American Trial Lawyer Association for five years. In 1998, she was honored by the American Trial Lawyer Association – The New Lawyer’s Division and received the Scotty Baldwin Award for Outstanding Trial Attorney. She has been recognized by several publications including The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Florida Top Lawyers, and Jacksonville Top Lawyers. She has authored legal publications and has spoken on various topics to lawyers and nurses.

Currently Ms. Hodak is a University of North Florida Foundation Board Member, Trustee Emeritus for the University of Florida College of Law (active Trustee 2001-2006), and is on the Dean’s Advisory Committee at the University of North Florida College of Nursing. 

Ms. Hodak was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Jacksonville Chapter of ABOTA and received the Spirit of Giving Award from the Jacksonville Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.