Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Gary Stone

Gary Stone

Clearwater

Summary

Experienced Florida Registered Paralegal with a strong background in personal injury law and insurance claims. Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage large caseloads while maintaining high quality standards. Seeking a position at a top notch personal injury firm to fully utilize and enhance my abilities.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Paralegal (Florida Registered Paralegal)/Case Manager

Tripp Law Firm
09.2011 - 03.2025
  • Under the supervision of the managing attorney, assist in the preparation and resolution of personal injury case files.
  • Act as liaison between clients, providers, and carriers to assure confirmation of coverages, proper case management, and optimum resolution.
  • Draft demands and negotiate personal injury settlements for optimal results under the direction of the attorney.

Case Manager

Gibbs & Parnell, P.A
09.2004 - 09.2011
  • Oversee legal assistant staff.
  • Review case files for progress, quality, and completion.
  • Under direction of supervising attorney, negotiate personal injury case resolutions.
  • Carry out various administrative tasks; run ads for new hires, review new hire resumes, coordinate issues with telephone and computer system vendors, maintain client/settlement results, and other tasks for the efficient workflow of the firm.
  • Spearheaded two office relocations.
  • Integral part of expanding the firm from a staff of four to fifteen, with growth of average gross settlements from $3 million to over $12 million.

Case Manager

Kennedy Law Group
09.2003 - 09.2004
  • Under direction of supervising attorney, negotiate personal injury case resolutions.

Bodily Injury Claims Supervisor

Mercury Insurance Group
01.2001 - 09.2003
  • Supervise the professional claims staff in handling complex bodily injury liability and litigated claims.
  • Carry out objectives and guidelines within the claims department, including staffing, training, and performance appraisals.

Casualty Claims Supervisor

Mercury Insurance Group
10.1999 - 01.2001
  • Supervise the professional claims staff in handling property damage and bodily injury claims.

Claims Specialist

Zurich U.S./Maryland Casualty
02.1996 - 09.1999
  • Investigate, evaluate, and resolve Commercial Liability claims.
  • Including General Liability, Automobile, Product Liability, and Construction defect claims.
  • Prepare claims evaluations and loss reports for Underwriting and Business Unit segments.

Senior Adjuster

Metropolitan Property & Casualty
09.1994 - 12.1995

Adjust auto claims

Claims Adjuster

Cigna Property & Casualty
08.1990 - 08.1994

Adjust auto claims

Claims Adjuster

Crum & Forster Personal Insurance
01.1988 - 01.1990

Adjust auto claims

Claims Adjuster

United Services Auto Association
02.1984 - 01.1988

Adjust auto claims

Education

No Degree - Musical Performance

Florid Bible College (currently Clarity Christian), Hollywood, FL

Skills

  • Proficient in MS office
  • Case management
  • Client communication
  • Document preparation
  • File organization
  • Attorney support
  • Case summaries
  • Negotiation
  • Paralegal association of Florida
  • Deposition scheduling
  • Documenting
  • Attention to detail

Affiliations

  • FJA - Florida Justice Association

Certification

  • Florida Registered Paralegal 2008 - present

Timeline

Paralegal (Florida Registered Paralegal)/Case Manager - Tripp Law Firm
09.2011 - 03.2025
Case Manager - Gibbs & Parnell, P.A
09.2004 - 09.2011
Case Manager - Kennedy Law Group
09.2003 - 09.2004
Bodily Injury Claims Supervisor - Mercury Insurance Group
01.2001 - 09.2003
Casualty Claims Supervisor - Mercury Insurance Group
10.1999 - 01.2001
Claims Specialist - Zurich U.S./Maryland Casualty
02.1996 - 09.1999
Senior Adjuster - Metropolitan Property & Casualty
09.1994 - 12.1995
Claims Adjuster - Cigna Property & Casualty
08.1990 - 08.1994
Claims Adjuster - Crum & Forster Personal Insurance
01.1988 - 01.1990
Claims Adjuster - United Services Auto Association
02.1984 - 01.1988
Florid Bible College (currently Clarity Christian) - No Degree, Musical Performance
Gary Stone