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With more than 40 years of experience, Thomas R. Tatum focuses his practice on the representation of title insurance underwriters and insureds, the resolution of disputed title matters and the investigation and resolution of real estate frauds and defalcations. His also represents clients in matters pertaining to liability insurance, defense and coverage disputes, and state and federal commercial and governmental litigation and administrative law disputes.. AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Tatum has been named among Florida Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine since 2014, The Best Lawyers in America since 2016, and Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine in 2005-2006.. A member of the American, Florida and Broward County Bar Associations, Mr. Tatum is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Tatum is actively involved in the community and serves on the board of directors of Stranahan House, Inc.. Mr. Tatum received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law.

Since joining Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb in 1992, Maria Elena Abate has built her reputation and expertise in the areas of civil rights claims, class action litigation, governmental affairs and insurance matters representing individuals, corporations and state agencies in cases dealing with discrimination, constitutional violations, insurance, employment and health care issues.. Being named partner in 1997 and shareholder in 2001 affirmed Ms. Abate’s strengths as an attorney, client advocate and respected leader among her peers.. Prior to joining the Firm, Ms. Abate served as a staff attorney for The Honorable Arthur M. Birken, the Honorable Miette K. Burnstein, the Honorable Robert L. Andrews, the Honorable Patricia W. Cocalis, the Honorable Mel Grossman the late Honorable Joseph E. Price, and the late Honorable Stephen R. Booher of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida.. An attorney skilled in complex insurance issues, Ms. Abate has been involved in the representation of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and has represented the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association, as well as the Department of Insurance, Division of Rehabilitation and Liquidation Services.. For six years, Ms. Abate served as General Counsel to the South Florida Workforce Board for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.. A member of the Florida Bar, Ms. Abate is admitted to practice in all Florida state and appellate courts, the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. She is a member of the Florida Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida Legal Panel in Miami-Dade County, and the Stakeholder’s Committee for the United States Equal Opportunity Commission Miami District Office.. Ms. Abate chairs the Florida Bar’s Public Interest Law Section's Legal Needs of Children Committee and is a member of the Bar's Public Interest Law Executive Committee.. She also is a founding board member of the Florida Breast Health Initiative, a charitable organization dedicated to providing free mammograms to uninsured women.. Fluent in Spanish, Ms. Abate received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami, cum laude, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law, cum laude.

Mike Colodny, the founder of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky & Abate, PA, has nearly 40 years of legal experience representing national corporations, banking institutions and insurance companies in corporate matters, insurance regulatory work and lobbying before government agencies and quasi-judicial public boards and commissions.. Mr. Colodny served as General Counsel for the Florida Residential Property and Casualty Joint Underwriting Association and its successor, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, for which he was instrumental in negotiating several billion dollars in catastrophe claims funding, thereby assuring the Association’s ability to serve policyholders in the wake of a major hurricane.. His experience and renown in the insurance industry was a key factor in his being named in September 2010 to Florida Underwriter Magazine's new Statewide Editorial Advisory Board on the Florida insurance market.. Throughout his career, Mr. Colodny has been active in the community and has held many public offices. He served as City Councilman and four-term Mayor of the City of North Miami, attorney for the President of the Florida Senate, City Attorney for the Town of Golden Beach and Special Counsel for the City of South Miami. His dedication to civic matters has earned him numerous awards and recognitions from community and civic organizations, including the Carrie Meek Award for his efforts to promote community education in Miami-Dade County by the Miami-Dade County Coalition for Community Education of Miami-Dade County Public Schools.. He has been involved in numerous civic and service organizations, including Broward Days, the North Miami Chamber of Commerce, which he led as President; the United States Conference of Mayors; the Mayor’s Economic Task Force; the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s Task Force on Community Affairs; Villa Maria Convalescent Home and Visions for Victory.  In 2008, he was elected Chairman of the Joseph Meyerhoff Senior Center.. Mr. Colodny is licensed to practice law in state and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as the Supreme Court of the State of Florida.  He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Broward County Bar Association, the Dade County Bar Association and the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists. Mr. Colodny, who has attained the highest rating of “AV” by Martindale Hubbell, was named as a "Key Partner" by South Florida Business Journal in 2006 and as a Super Lawyer in 2007 and 2008.. He received his bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he was recognized by election to Florida Blue Key, the University of Florida Hall of Fame and Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.

I represent insurance claimants seeking to enforce their rights under Private and Employer sponsored ERISA group disability insurance policies. I have experience handling claims at all stages including applications, claim management, administrative appeals, buyouts and litigation.. I also represent insurance claimants involved in car accidents to recover damages for diminished value, loss of use and total loss claims.

Hello,. I grew up in Cutler Bay, FL and graduated from Coral Reef Senior High School after completing the International Baccalaureate program. I graduated from University of Miami with a degree in Biology and minor in Chemistry and Business Administration. I graduated from Florida A & M College of Law and lived in Orlando, FL for five (5) years before returning to live in Plantation, Florida with my wife.. My law practice helps home and business owners get more money for their insurance claims by suing their insurance company.. It is our mission to level the playing field for home and business owners by providing them guidance and providing excellent legal representation so that their insurance claims are paid properly and they are treated fairly.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Insurance attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.