Alissa A. Kranz is a shareholder and one of the founders of Cantrell Astbury Kranz, P.A. Alissa focuses her practice on employment and complex commercial litigation, including franchise law and ownership disputes. Alissa represents employees, individually and as members of collective groups; franchisees and entrepreneurs; and companies, both small and large, in a variety of complex matters in both Federal and State courts. Prior to forming Cantrell Astbury Kranz, P.A., Alissa served as a federal judicial law clerk to the Honorable Susan C. Bucklew of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and worked as a business litigation associate at a large defense firm within its National Trial Practice Group.

Alissa is extremely detail oriented and balances a pragmatic approach to her clients’ matters with empathy. Alissa has consistently been recognized by her peers in the legal community and has achieved an AV Preeminent* and High Ethical Standing designations from Martindale-Hubbell. She was also selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine for the years 2018 through 2022, an honor based on peer review that is reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40; as a Legal Elite Up & Comer by Florida Trend Magazine for the years 2019 through 2021; and as a Best Lawyers: One to Watch for the years of 2022 through 2023. Alissa also regularly speaks on her legal areas of focus. Specifically, Alissa frequently appears as a guest speaker at law schools and MBA programs; presents to various industry trade groups and professionals; and discusses the law with various media outlets and publications. Alissa also runs accounts on video sharing social media platforms, where she provides general information about the law.

Alissa obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida, Magna Cum Laude, where she graduated seventh in her law school class, served as an editor of the Florida Law Review, was inducted into the Order of the Coif, and held various positions in campus organizations. While at UF, Alissa received the highest grade in her law school class in the following courses: Civil Procedure, Income Tax, UCC and CISG Sales, and Family Law. Prior to attending law school, Alissa graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Alabama, Magna Cum Laude, where she was a member of the Varsity Women’s Rowing team and remains one of the most decorated athletes in program history.

When she is not practicing law, Alissa is actively involved with activities at the University of Florida. She is a member of Florida Blue Key and the Law Alumni Council, and regularly attends Gator sporting events with her husband and their two children. Alissa is also involved in various activities in the Tampa area, including the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay; the American Cancer Society, where she sits on the volunteer leadership board; and women’s banked track roller derby.