About Krista Leigh
Krista Leigh Rush is an attorney specializing in estate planning, elder law, and social security disability. She has been practicing law in Florida since her admission to the Florida Bar on October 2, 2000. Krista earned her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 1999, where she developed a strong foundation in legal principles. Prior to her legal career, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Central Florida in 1992, which provides her with a unique perspective on the healthcare needs of her clients. In 2009, Krista founded Krista L — Rush PA, a law firm based in Melbourne, Florida.
The firm is located at 1361 Bedford Drive, Suite 103, Melbourne, FL 32940-1984. Within her practice, Krista offers a comprehensive range of services, including estate planning, elder law, social security disability, veterans benefits, guardianship, probate, and special needs planning. Her diverse expertise allows her to assist clients with various legal challenges, ensuring that their needs are met with tailored solutions. Krista is an active member of the Florida Bar's Elder Law Section, where she has served on the Disability Committee since 2017. This role shows her commitment to advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Additionally, she is a member of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Brevard County chapter, which promotes the advancement of women in the legal profession. Since 2019, Krista has also been involved with the Florida Bar's Diversity and Inclusion Committee, reflecting her dedication to fostering an inclusive legal community. Her contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed. In 1995, Krista received the Nursing Excellence Award from Holmes Regional Medical Center, highlighting her dedication to patient care and advocacy. Furthermore, she has been a speaker at various conferences, including the Florida Bar Elder Law Section Disability Committee's conference in 2021, where she shared her insights on pressing legal issues affecting the elderly and disabled populations.
Krista's firm serves clients throughout Brevard County, including Melbourne, Viera, Cocoa, Palm Bay, Titusville, Cocoa Beach, Rockledge, Satellite Beach, Cape Canaveral, Melbourne Beach, Indialantic, West Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach, Malabar, Grant-Valkaria, Palm Shores, and Sebastian. She is committed to providing compassionate guidance and advocacy for families navigating complex legal challenges. For more information or to schedule a consultation, Krista can be reached at 321-752-9009 or via email at [email protected]. Her experience and dedication to her clients make her a advocate in the areas of estate planning, elder law, and social security disability.
