Brigitta Hawkins

Biography

Attorney Britta Hawkins is a determined and compassionate advocate who focuses her practice on helping clients navigate the challenges of Social Security Disability and Workers’ Compensation claims. With a deep understanding of how overwhelming these processes can be—especially for individuals facing medical hardships—Britta is known for her client-first approach, clear communication, and unwavering dedication to securing positive outcomes.

Clients appreciate Britta not only for her legal skill but also for her personal connection and relentless advocacy. Her own journey gives her a unique empathy for people trying to overcome difficult systems. She brings not just legal knowledge, but lived experience and perseverance to every case she takes on.

Before joining Bogin, Munns & Munns as Of Counsel, Britta served as an Assistant Public Defender in Brevard County, where she handled motion practice, jury trials, Violation of Probation hearings, and traffic matters. She later moved into private practice in Titusville, initially focused on criminal defense before expanding into Social Security Disability law. From 2008 to 2017, she successfully built and led a growing disability law practice, and in 2013, became a Partner at the firm. Her experience spans:

• Social Security Disability Claims
• Workers’ Compensation and Workplace Compensation
• Personal Injury
• Veterans’ Claims
• Criminal Law

Britta’s path to the legal profession is one of resilience and determination. Born and raised in Austria in a small hotel-owning family, she initially trained for a career in hospitality. After working in Switzerland and coming to Florida as an Au Pair, she gradually learned English through immersion. She later returned to Austria to complete her hotel management studies but came back to Florida at age 25, where she met and married her husband within 30 days.

While raising her son, Britta worked her way through community college—starting with one course at a time—and eventually earned her law degree, overcoming the added challenge of learning legal English as a non-native speaker. She became a U.S. citizen in 1996 and realized her childhood dream of becoming an attorney, inspired by courtroom dramas she watched long before she could understand the language.

In addition to her practice, Britta is the founder of the Space Coast Community Law School, which offered free legal education to the public from 2010 to 2019—a testament to her belief in making the law more accessible and understandable.

Outside the office, Britta enjoys a vibrant life filled with animals and hobbies. She owns three horses, two donkeys, three dogs, and a mule. She enjoys horseback riding, working with her animals, and target shooting—and plans to return to competitive shooting in the future.

Whether you are seeking help with a disability claim, navigating a workplace injury, or simply need a lawyer who will fight hard for your rights, Britta Hawkins brings the experience, determination, and heart that clients trust.