Briana Jeanne Basta is a Central Florida native who grew up in Melbourne, Florida. She is an Associate Attorney in the firm’s personal injury and litigation practice group, specializing in the areas of general civil litigation, personal injury defense, and premises liability. Briana represents clients throughout all phases of litigation, from initial case evaluation through resolution, and has experience handling depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation. She is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and achieving favorable results for her clients.

Briana attended the University of South Florida, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and a minor in Forensic Behavioral Health. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University College of Law. During law school, she was actively involved in several student organizations, served as an Advocate on the Mock Trial Team, and participated in the school’s Criminal Defense Clinic.

Prior to joining ZKS, Briana gained valuable experience through internships with both the State Attorney’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office of the 18th Judicial Circuit and while working for a small personal injury and medical malpractice firm during her third year of law school. Briana’s passion for insurance defense litigation developed and flourished during her time serving as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, and later as an Associate at one of the largest insurance defense firms in Florida, where she handled a variety of claims including first-party property and auto negligence matters. This diverse experience strengthened her litigation background and prepared her well for her current role at ZKS.

When she is not representing clients, Briana enjoys traveling with her husband, particularly exploring national parks throughout the United States, and spending time with her family and friends.