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Miguel A. Amador passionately and effectively defended indivduals and major corporations in hundreds of civil and criminal cases from the inception of the case through trial. He began his legal career at the Miami Dade Office of the Public Defender and gained tremendous trial experience in the courtroom representing his clients effectively and professionally.. Mr. Amador practiced law in the civil arena working for a well-known Statewide Civil Defense Firm representing major corporations and insured parties in various capacities. Most recently, he worked on behalf of injured parties on the Plaintiff side before establishing his law firm.. Mr. Amador attended Florida State University and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Arts. He was on the Dean’s List and was a member of the National Hispanic Honor Society. After graduation, Mr. Amador was represented by an art gallery in Florida and worked as a professional artist for several years.. Wanting to broaden his horizons, Mr. Amador attended St. Thomas University School of Law. He received numerous scholarships and honors including the Book Award (top student) in Family Law and Corporations. He won Best Brief in the St. Thomas University Moot Court Intramural Competition and was on the Dean’s List. He was an intern to the Honorable Julio Jimenez of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Criminal Division, a research assistant to Professor Beverly Horsburgh and an Active Learning Instructor, tutoring law students in the areas of United States Constitutional Law and Criminal Law. Mr. Amador was elected to the executive board of the St. Thomas University Moot Court Honor Society, and was a member of the St. Thomas Mock Trial Team, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International and The Honorable Peter T. Fay Inns of Court.. Mr. Amador is licensed to practice in Florida, the District of Columbia Bar and the The United States District Court Southern District of Florida. He is also a member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The Dade County Bar Association, and The Cuban American Bar Association. He served as a Young Lawyer Director on the Board of Directors for the Miami chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and is a committee member in the Torts & Insurance Practice Section and Criminal Justice Section of the American Bar Association.

After graduating magna cum laude from college, I became a claims adjuster working for insurance companies for 10 years. That experience gave me valuable insight into how insurance companies operate.  After graduating from law school at the top of my class, I became a personal injury trial lawyer because I knew that the insurance companies took advantage of  injured victims when they were the most vulnerable. I take great pride in obtaining the maximum compensation allowed by law for my clients.. I have been a trial lawyer for over 35 years and while the legal landscape keeps changing, what has not changed is our firm's availability to our clients 24 hours a day seven days a week with personal and caring service. Every client receives my personal cell number so clients can always get the answers they need.

For the past ten years, Michael has exclusively represented victims of negligence and corporate misconduct in civil litigation. At 29 years old, he had the distinction of obtaining a multi-million-dollar settlement in an individual personal injury lawsuit against one of the largest corporations in the world. It is believed that he is one of the youngest lawyers in the country to have obtained a multi-million-dollar settlement for a single-event personal injury case as lead counsel. That same year, Michael founded his own law firm focusing on representing people in cases against companies that refuse to do the right thing.. Michael is especially proud of the results he has achieved in cases that were viewed as “unwinnable” by other lawyers. In 2016, Michael a multi-million-dollar result of $5.2 million in a case that was turned down by eleven other plaintiff law firms. In 2017, he obtained another multi-million-dollar result of $2 million for a victim of medical malpractice in a case that was rejected by two other law firms. In 2018, Michael won a verdict against Geico Insurance Company resulting in Geico paying his client more than fifty times Geico’s highest pre-trial settlement offer. In 2019, he obtained another confidential multi-million-dollar settlement of $3.75 million in a difficult brain injury case that was declined by two other law firms. In 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic which shut down the legal system and prevented trials from going forward making settlement challenging, Michael secured over $10 million in settlements for firm clients, securing their financial futures in troubling times. In 2021, Michael obtained a $2.75 million for a client who suffered a concussion in a premises liability accident. In addition, he obtained a $1.25 million settlement for a client in an insurance bad faith case where the defendant’s insurer failed to timely pay its $100,000 policy limits.. Moreover, in 2014, he was inducted into the Daily Business Review Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame for his work with Goldberg & Rosen, P.A. in obtaining a $35 million verdict in a wrongful death case. Most recently, Flanagan was named “Top 40 Under 40” by the National Trial Lawyers Association. In 2019 and 2020, he was recognized by Verdict Search as having achieved a Top 100 Settlement in the United States in two consecutive years. In 2020, he obtained two of the top 50 (No. 30 and 31) settlements in the Southeastern United States as recorded by Verdict Search.. Michael graduated from the University of Miami School of Law where he was nominated to serve as Attorney General of the Student Bar Association for two consecutive years. He was also elected to serve as clerk of the University of Miami School of Law chapter of the Phi Delta Phi International Honors and Leadership Fraternity. Moreover, Flanagan was selected by the faculty and administration as a recipient of the prestigious, Who’s-Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities Award.. In 2021, Michael and Zachary Bodenheimer merged their law firms with the vision to provide the highest standard of legal representation to victims of negligence and corporate misconduct by truly developing personal relationships with their clients and telling their clients’ human stories to jurors.. Michael and his wife, Lauren, live and work in Coral Gables and are the proud parents of two wonderful children.

Attorney Jim Ippoliti graduated from Cornell University and Barry Law School, and began his career in the international hospital industry. In 1992, Jim opened his first restaurant in his hometown of Syracuse, called Hooligans Café. In addition to the Celebration Exotic Car Festival, Jim has volunteered and managed many charity celebrity golf events. Since moving to Florida, Jim has worked as a business consultant, and he assists successful companies in their development and growth. At Celebration Law, PA, Jim brings his 25 years of business experience, as well as a passion for law. He focuses his practice on complex civil litigation cases. At Celebration Law, PA, the team of attorneys focuses on helping clients through their legal matters involving business law, family law, and personal injury. The lawyers strive to make a difference in Osceola County, including the cities of Celebration, Kissimmee, Poinciana, and St. Cloud. The team has nearly 100 years of combined legal experience, and maintains an extensive knowledge of Florida laws, which enables them to represent clients facing a variety of legal matters. Do not hesitate to contact Celebration Law, PA to find out about retaining the representation of an attorney.

Richard (“Rick”) Pacia joined the law firm as a Partner in 2022. He is licensed to practice in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Rick graduated from New England Law | Boston in 2022 on the Dean’s List. In addition, he clerked for a criminal defense law firm, Kassebaum and Basile, P.A., in Miami, Florida. This is where his desire to be in the courtroom grew. Also, during his time in Washington D.C. interned for Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed on Capitol Hill.. Rick is a graduate of The Catholic University of America where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Bush School of Business with a major in Finance in 2017.. In 2019, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court awarded Mr. Pacia with the Pro Bono Honor Roll Certificate for his distinguished service in providing law-related pro bono legal services to those most in need.. Mr. Pacia is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Rhode Island Association for Justice, the Pawtucket Bar Association, the Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Italian American Bar Association, and the Justinian Law Society. He is an active participant in the Volunteer Lawyer Program and the Elderly Pro Bono Program where he dedicates his time to the elderly most in need of legal services.

A combined interest in the law and a desire to do good for people led Ryan Kelley to become an attorney. In joining Marasco & Nesselbush’s Personal Injury and Medical Negligence practice group in early 2017, Ryan began working with colleagues at a firm he describes as having earned a great reputation for putting the client first and working as a team to deliver the best possible result for the client.. As an attorney, Ryan enjoys applying the applicable law to the facts of client cases in a forthright but persuasive manner. “My passion is helping those who were injured as a result of the carelessness or negligence of others get compensation for those injuries and the resulting economic losses.  In short, I try to make injured folks as whole as they can be after a traumatic incident,” says Ryan.. Ryan helped put himself through college and law school working as a bartender and server, experience that taught him to anticipate others’ needs and developed empathy for those in all walks of life.. “As the son of an old-fashioned salesman, I was always taught about the importance of doing what is best for the customer, being honest and living up to your word. I’ve embraced this philosophy as the only way to conduct business and an approach that will benefit everyone in the long run,” says Ryan.. Before joining Marasco & Nesselbush, Ryan worked for a leading personal injury law firm in South Boston.. A magna cum laude graduate of Providence College, Ryan advanced his interest in the law at Suffolk University Law School, earning his law degree with cum laude honors. He is a member of the bar in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, 2014 and is also admitted to the practice before the US District Courts of RI and MA. Ryan is a member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Dominic grew up in Hornell, New York, a small town located in the Finger Lakes region of Western New York. As a child, Dominic was intrigued by the legal system and set goals and aspirations to become an attorney. In 2016, Dominic graduated cum laude from Alfred University (New York) where he majored in Political Science and minored in Economics while simultaneously playing collegiate football. After graduating from Alfred University, Dominic moved to Florida and in 2019, Dominic graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law.  During his time at Stetson Law, Dominic gained valuable insight into our legal system by serving as a judicial intern to the Honorable Edward C. LaRose of Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal. Additionally, Dominic served as vice-president of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society and a Governor of The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division.. Due to Dominic's significant injury history, he has an unusual understanding of what his clients are going through and how best to serve their needs. Dominic suffered a fractured left femur, broken right elbow, and shattered thumb. Additionally, Dominic has undergone surgery on his lumbar spine (laminectomy/discectomy), left knee (meniscus tear), nose, right shoulder (debridement), and left femur. These daunting experiences allow Dominic to empathize with his clients while simultaneously fighting on their behalf.. Dominic currently resides in Saint Petersburg, Florida where he enjoys spending time with his adopted Pitbull, Storm, and watching his New York Mets and New York Jets.

Mr. David F. Paulsen was born in Elmhurst, Illinois and raised in Clearwater, Florida. After graduating from Clearwater High School, he attended and graduated from St. Petersburg College, and then from the University of South Florida where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree.

Luca was born and raised in Pinellas County, Florida, where he attended Dunedin High School. He received his BA from the University of Florida where he graduated with a degree in Finance.. He attended Barry University School of Law and finished 9th overall in his graduating class. While at Barry, Luca was Treasurer of the Labor and Employment Law Association. He was also a member of the Volunteer Income Tax Association (VITA), providing free tax preparation and e-filing services for low-to-moderate income individuals and families. As a student, he clerked at Florin Roebig during all three years.. Luca currently handles personal injury and construction negligence cases. He is licensed in both Florida and Minnesota and admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the District of Colorado.

Clearwater, FL car accident and personal injury lawyers John C. Austin is a fierce advocate for individuals in the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida who have been seriously injured due to the negligence of others. John has handled thousands of cases or claims involving personal injury or the wrongful death of a loved one.. John Austin and the award-winning legal team at Roman Austin, Clearwater, FL Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers fight for compensation for those who have suffered catastrophic injuries in car accidents, truck accidents, slip and fall accidents, bicycle accidents, and more. Since 1996, Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers has recovered more than $200 million in life-changing awards for injured victims.. John has an extensive background in the insurance industry and more than a decade of experience litigating insurance cases. He previously served as in-house counsel for the Corporate Law Department of State Farm’s Claims Litigation Counsel in St. Petersburg. Before that, John worked at a reputable local insurance defense firm.. In recognition of his extensive technical knowledge, high ethical standards, and insurance industry experience, John Austin received the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation. The CPCU designation is an elite distinction held by less than 4% of insurance professionals.. The unique and valuable insight gained through his prior experience gives his personal injury clients an advantage when they’re up against insurance companies.. John Austin earned an Accounting degree in 2004 from the University of Florida. He went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law in 2008.. If you’ve been injured in an accident in Clearwater, FL, contact John Austin at Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation.

I have been practicing for over 10 years primarily focusing on litigation. My career began at the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office where I handled thousands of Felony cases and trials. I then worked for one of the large insurance companies defending their insureds. I had the opportunity to take many cases to trial and verdict while I was practicing as an insurance defense attorney in Florida. The allowed me gain a lot of knowledge and experience into how insurance companies work and evaluate claims. I then worked for over 4 years for large plaintiff's firm in Clearwater as their Senior Litigation Attorney. I focused on handling all of their litigation from Hillsborough County, Orange County, Polk County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Hernando County, and Citrus County. I have had the privilege of representing clients who have been injured as a result of car accidents, negligent security claims, premise liability claims, dog bites, slip and falls, ATV accidents, trucking cases, and wrongful death. I have tried numerous case in civil litigation and over a hundred cases total throughout my career. I am a member of various bar associations and trial groups.