JUSTIN COLSON
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Dynamic Juris Doctor graduate with a robust background in legal operations, personal injury case management, business development, and executive leadership. Expertise in overseeing high-volume caseloads, managing legal teams, and constructing operational frameworks that enhance efficiency and drive growth. Proficient in legal research, fostering client relationships, and executing strategic planning initiatives aligned with organizational goals. Currently preparing to sit for the Florida Bar Examination in February 2027, ready to leverage legal acumen to advance career opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Gladeside Capital
Boca Raton, FL
12.2025 - Current
- Co-founded an alternative business financing brokerage providing funding solutions to small and mid-sized businesses across multiple industries.
- Direct all company operations, overseeing business development, sales strategy, underwriting coordination, deal packaging, and funding operations.
- Designed and implemented scalable operational systems, workflows, and internal procedures to support rapid company growth.
- Established strategic partnerships with lenders, brokers, and referral sources, expanding funding opportunities and increasing revenue.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and manage team members while developing performance standards, operational metrics, and accountability systems.
- Drive organizational strategy through process optimization, operational leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Pre-Litigation Case Manager
Berman Law Group
Boca Raton, FL
05.2023 - 12.2025
- Managed the firm's pre-suit personal injury department, supervising a team of more than 10 paralegals handling a high-volume caseload.
- Oversaw personal injury matters from client intake through pre-suit settlement, ensuring efficient progression and exceptional client service.
- Directed medical record collection, demand package preparation, settlement negotiations, and communications with insurance carriers and medical providers.
- Served as the primary liaison among clients, attorneys, healthcare providers, and insurance adjusters.
- Implemented operational improvements that increased department efficiency, streamlined workflows, and accelerated case progression.
- Assisted in developing departmental procedures and mentoring staff to improve consistency and performance.
Law Clerk
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Miami, FL
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Hired to transition into Associate Attorney role upon successful admission to the Florida Bar.
- Supported the firm's first-party property insurance defense team representing Peoples Trust Insurance Company.
- Conducted legal research and case analysis, drafting litigation documents including summary judgment motions to support ongoing cases.
- Assisted attorneys with trial preparation and case management, evaluating claims to enhance case strategies.
Legal Intern | Summer Associate
Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP
New York, NY
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Progressed from Legal Intern during undergraduate studies to Summer Associate during law school before serving as a legal extern throughout the third year of law school.
- Worked directly with firm leadership and attorneys on a broad range of legal matters including white collar criminal defense, bankruptcy, complex commercial litigation, mergers & acquisitions, and personal injury litigation.
- Conducted legal research and analysis supporting litigation strategy and transactional matters.
- Drafted legal memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Assisted with trial preparation, case management, discovery, and client communications.
- Organized and maintained case files and document management systems to ensure efficient litigation support.
- Supported firm management with operational and administrative initiatives, gaining exposure to law firm operations and business management.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Elisabeth Haub School of Law At Pace University
05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Communication
Florida State University
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Personal Injury Case Management
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- Settlement Negotiation
- Business Development
- Client Relations
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate Operations
- Case Analysis
Timeline
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Gladeside Capital
12.2025 - Current
Pre-Litigation Case Manager
Berman Law Group
05.2023 - 12.2025
Law Clerk
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
08.2022 - 05.2023
Legal Intern | Summer Associate
Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel LLP
06.2017 - 05.2022
Juris Doctor -
Elisabeth Haub School of Law At Pace University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Communication
Florida State University