Used my trial advocacy, litigation, and legal writing skills to successfully represent homeowners and contractors in lawsuits against their insurance companies
Helped train young associates with negotiation techniques and litigation strategies.
Associate Attorney
Katranis, Wald & Garner, PLLC
Fort Lauderdale
07.2021 - 01.2024
Represented homeowners and restoration companies in first party property insurance cases
Demonstrated legal research skills by staying ahead of case law and using proactive approaches to secure strong settlements for a client, who based on old case law, had previously compromised.
Associate Attorney
David Low and Associates
Fort Lauderdale
05.2019 - 07.2021
Won two appeals in the 4th DCA, Gromann v
Avatar Prop
& Cas
Ins
Co., 345 So
3d 298 (Fla
4th DCA 2022) and Huertas v
Avatar Prop
& Cas
Ins
Co., 333 So
3d 767 (Fla
4th DCA 2022)
Used my networking skills to establish a book of business, including public adjusters, roofers, and other referral sources
Settled a high six-figure condominium association claim for a client I referred to the firm.
Associate Attorney
Arnesen Webb
06.2018 - 05.2019
Handled depositions, mediations, EUOs, and motions practice ranging from motions to compel to motions for summary judgment
Consistently reached top 2 in settlements in the firm each month
Trained and managed my peers in all aspects of litigation and settlement negotiation.
Associate Attorney
Acle Law Firm
Miami
03.2017 - 06.2018
Managed the assignment of the benefits department where I represented mitigation and remediation companies in first party property insurance claims