Thais Hernandez
Miami Lakes,FL
Summary
Accomplished litigator with extensive experience specializing in FDCPA/FCCPA matters and commercial litigation in state and federal court. Exceptional legal research, writing, and critical thinking abilities, with strong negotiation and team collaboration skills. Proven track record in litigation, negotiations, trial preparation, mediation, and appeals, achieving favorable outcomes in complex cases.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Member
The Law Firm of Thais Hernandez, Esq.
10.2007 - Current
AV rated commercial litigator representing clients in FDCPA/FCCPA matters in state and federal court through negotiations, trial and appeals. Investigating of consumer complaints, gathering evidence and conducting legal research on consumer protection laws in order to advise clients on their rights and legal options. Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including all pre and post trial motions, settlement agreements, as well as appeals and appellate motions. Trial support, second chair experience.
Senior Associate, Litigation
Seidman, Prewitt, DiBello & Lopez, P.A.
12.2002 - 10.2007
- Researched and drafted pleadings, memoranda of law, discovery and appellate briefs; trial, mediation and arbitration preparation in connection with the firm’s state and federal civil litigation practice
Associate, Litigation
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
09.1999 - 11.2002
- Drafted discovery, motions, memoranda of law and pleadings, argued motions and handled hearings on lien foreclosure matters in connection with the firm’s condominium and commercial litigation practice
Associate, Commercial Litigation
White & Case LLP
09.1999 - 12.2001
- Conducted research, prepared legal memoranda and motions in connection with the department’s extensive state and federal complex commercial litigation practice
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Miami School of Law
Coral Gables, FLMaster of Public Administration -
Florida International University
Miami, FLBachelor of Arts -
Florida International University
Miami, FLSkills
- Well Versed in FDCPA/FCCPA
- Legal Research and Writing
- Mediation and Arbitration
- Trial Preparation
- Litigation Experience
- Appellate Experience
- Time Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Critical Thinking - Case Strategy
Certification
- AV Preeminent
- Florida, Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Florida Supreme Court Certified County and Circuit Court Mediator
Opinions
Toste v. The Beach Club at Fontainebleau Park Condo. Ass’n, Inc., 21-14348, 2022 WL 4091738 (11th Cir. Sept. 7, 2022) (unpublished, per curiam reversal with opinion) (vacating dismissal based on lack of standing, remanding case for trial)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Managing Member
The Law Firm of Thais Hernandez, Esq.
10.2007 - Current
Senior Associate, Litigation
Seidman, Prewitt, DiBello & Lopez, P.A.
12.2002 - 10.2007
Associate, Litigation
Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
09.1999 - 11.2002
Associate, Commercial Litigation
White & Case LLP
09.1999 - 12.2001
- AV Preeminent
- Florida, Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
- Florida Supreme Court Certified County and Circuit Court Mediator
Juris Doctor -
University of Miami School of Law
Master of Public Administration -
Florida International University
Bachelor of Arts -
Florida International University
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