Experience

Sivyer, Barlow, Watson & Haughey, PA
• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Partner

  • Aug 2023 - Present


Mintzer Sarowitz Zeris Ledva & Meyers

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  • Oversee and supervise associates and staff in the firm’s Tampa office, including establishing and enforcing office policies and procedures; training, coaching, counseling, monitoring, and reviewing job contributions, while managing a caseload of high-exposure cases.• Handle large and small scale construction claims and litigation in State, Federal, and Multi-District Courts, ranging from negligence/breach of contract actions against construction companies, subcontractors, and professionals, to coverage actions on behalf of companies and insurance companies and act as the head of all Florida construction defect claims for the firm.• Defend and litigate third party claims spanning a variety of complex legal matters and claims to timely dispose of claims against insured clients in State and Federal Courts, including coverage matters and medical damage and loss evaluation.• Meet with clients to review claims, advise them of their rights and the anticipated course of litigation, examine the location site, and prepare them for depositions and discovery. Show less

• Associate

  • Feb 2011 - Dec 2017

  Defend and litigate third party claims spanning a variety of complex legal matters and claims to timely dispose of claims against insured clients in State and Federal Courts.Meet with clients to review claims, advise them of their rights and the anticipated course of litigation, examine the location site, and prepare them for depositions and discovery.



Wagner and Hunt

• Associate

  • May 2009 - Feb 2011

  Trained new attorneys on firm practices and operations, supervised their work production and court experience, and reported to management on their progression. Supervised an extensive client caseload of debt collection cases and managed the associated collections staff and legal assistants. Acted as a liaison with the client to ensure goal and expectations were met to client satisfaction and ensured continued and increased caseloads. Conducted research and prepared legal memorandum for the client on legal questions and requests. Reviewed cases with client to discuss problematic issues with trials and hearings. Show less



Franklin Legal Group, P.A.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Aug 2008 - May 2009

  Maintained a caseload of insurance defense cases from receipt of the complaint through trial preparation. Handled important discovery matters and records production to complete case files and ensure document production. Interviewed witnesses and performed site inspections to prepare cases for depositions and trial witness examinations. Drafted and argued motions, orders, and memorandums of law. Maintained a caseload of insurance defense cases from receipt of the complaint through trial preparation. Handled important discovery matters and records production to complete case files and ensure document production. Interviewed witnesses and performed site inspections to prepare cases for depositions and trial witness examinations. Drafted and argued motions, orders, and memorandums of law.



Law Office of Stephen K. Miller

• United States

• Law Clerk

  • 2006 - 2007

  Drafted motions, orders, petitions, and other legal documents for family law, criminal law, probate, and personal injury cases. Evaluated initial client calls for viability of claims. Drafted motions, orders, petitions, and other legal documents for family law, criminal law, probate, and personal injury cases. Evaluated initial client calls for viability of claims.



Law Office of Daniel Hightower

• Law Clerk

  • 2005 - 2006

  Drafted complaints, requests to produce, interrogatories, motions in limine, responsive pleadings, and other legal documents to begin or continue personal injury cases. Conducted research and prepared legal memoranda on case law and legal issues to assist staff attorneys. Drafted complaints, requests to produce, interrogatories, motions in limine, responsive pleadings, and other legal documents to begin or continue personal injury cases. Conducted research and prepared legal memoranda on case law and legal issues to assist staff attorneys.