1.
Eric J. KnuthTitle: Associate
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley, J.D., 1991
College: Northern Michigan University, B.S., 1987
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Civil Litigation - Premises(60%); Construction Litigation(20%); Coverage Disputes - Declaratory Actions(10%); Civil Litigation - Auto Liability(10%)
Membership: Michigan Bar Association.
2.
Griffin W. SherTitle:
Law School: Tulane University Law School, Class of 2019, J.D.
College: University of Miami, Class of 2014, B.A., Marine Affairs
Admitted: Tulane University Law School, Class of 2019, J.D.
Practice Area:
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3.
Matthew Stanley GarnettTitle:
Law School: Vanderbilt University Law School, Class of 2006, J.D.
College: University of Rochester, Class of 2000, B.A., Philosophy & Classics
Admitted: Vanderbilt University Law School, Class of 2006, J.D.
Practice Area: Long Term Care General Practice, Administrative and General Business Operations, General Civil Litigation, Sinkhole Litigation, Complex Commercial Litigation, Subrogation Indemnity
Membership:
St. Petersburg Bar Association.
4.
Emily Catherine SmithTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012
College: Roosevelt University, B.A., English Literature, 2007
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2012
Practice Area: Automobile Liability - PIP/PD/BI/UM; Construction Defects; First and Third Party Property and Casualty Claims; General Insurance Defense Litigation; Premises Liability; Product Liability; Director & Officer Liability - D&O; Errors & Omissions Liability - E&O
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5.
Tim WestTitle: Associate
Law School: St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., Communication Studies; California State University, M.A., Communication Studies
Admitted: St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Employment and Labor(20%); Directors and Officer's - D& O Liability(20%); Condominium and Homeowners' Association Litigation(20%); Administrative Law(20%); Business and Commercial Law(20%)
Membership:
6.
Jeremy FischlerTitle: Attorney
Law School: George Washington University, J.D., 2013
College: Emory University, B.A., 2010
Admitted: George Washington University, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: First and Third Party Insurance(100%)
Membership:
7.
Michelle RuizTitle: Associate
Law School: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., 2010
College: University of Central Florida, B.A., Political Science, 2007
Admitted: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., 2010
Practice Area:
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8.
Gerardo A. LevyTitle: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., Dean's Scholarship, Phi Delta Phi Honor Society
College: University of Miami, B.A., Economics, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., Dean's Scholarship, Phi Delta Phi Honor Society
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
Membership: •Dade County Bar Association
9.
Ramy P. ElmasriTitle: Managing Attorney
Law School: Texas A&M School of Law, formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: Texas Tech University, B.A., Advertising, 2011
Admitted: Texas A&M School of Law, formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Directors and Officers Liability(25%); Errors and Omissions Liability(25%); Employment Litigation and Employment Related Practices(25%); Professional Liability(20%); General Insurance Defense Litigation and Coverage(5%)
Membership: Miami-Dade and American Bar Associations.
10.
Alexandra BlancoTitle: Attorney
Law School: Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2013
College:
Admitted: Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Business Law; Labor and Employment Law
Membership:
11.
Adam B. DavisTitle: Attorney
Law School: Florida State University College of Law, J.D.
College:
Admitted: Florida State University College of Law, J.D.
Practice Area:
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12.
Andrew W. BrayTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1991
College: University of Connecticut, B.A., magna cum laude, 1988
Admitted: University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Automobile Negligence, Premises Liability, Civil Litigation
Membership:
Hartford County Bar Association Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
13.
Christopher B. EstesTitle: Managing Attorney
Law School: University of Alabama, J.D., cum laude, 1998
College: Spring Hill College, B.S., cum laude, 1995
Admitted: University of Alabama, J.D., cum laude, 1998
Practice Area: General Insurance Defense Litigation(25%); Automobile Liability(25%); Medical Malpractice(20%); Professional Malpractice(20%); Commercial Vehicle Liability(10%)
Membership: American Bar Association; Mobile Bar Association (Member, Insurance and Trucking Committee); Alabama State Bar; The Mississippi Bar; Alabama Defense Lawyers' Association; Defense Research Institute (Long Term Care sub-committee Member, 2010-2012); Alabama Nursing Home Association.
14.
Antonio Andres CaulaTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, Class of 2010, J.D.
College: York University at Toronto, B.A. in Psychology, with honors
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, Class of 2010, J.D.
Practice Area:
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15.
Edwin CruzTitle: Associate
Law School: Florida International University College of Law, J.D., 2008
College: Florida International University, B.B.A., 2000
Admitted: Florida International University College of Law, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Disability, Leave and Health Management, Wage and Hour, Disability Access Litigation and Compliance, Transportation, Technology, Automotive
Membership:
16.
Thomas B. ArdenTitle: Associate
Law School: Washington College of Law, J.D., 1982
College: American University, B.S., magna cum laude, 1977
Admitted: Washington College of Law, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: General Insurance Defense Litigation(40%); Civil Litigation(30%); Premises Liability(30%)
Membership:
17.
Joshua Lopes MonteiroTitle: Associate
Law School: University of Kansas, Class of 2008, J.D.
College: SUNY Potsdam, Class of 2002, B.A., Politics
Admitted: University of Kansas, Class of 2008, J.D.
Practice Area: PIP/Personal Injury Protection Litigation, General Insurance Defense Litigation
Membership:
18.
Mr. Stephen T. KochTitle: Attorney
Law School: St. Thomas University School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D.
College: Florida International University, Class of 2013, B.A., International Relations
Admitted: St. Thomas University School of Law, Class of 2017, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Defense
Membership:
Young Lawyers Division (2019 - Present).
19.
Mckay G. MilesTitle: Associate
Law School: Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, Class of 2018, J.D.
College: Brigham Young University, Class of 2015, B.A.
Admitted: Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, Class of 2018, J.D.
Practice Area: Construction and Construction Defect Litigation, First Party Property Claims
Membership:
WMU Cooley Law Review-Subcite Editor and Board Member (2017-2018)
20.
Joanne K. TorreyTitle: Associate
Law School: Nova Southeastern University,, J.D., cum laude, 2008
College: Boston University, B.S.B.A., 2002
Admitted: Nova Southeastern University,, J.D., cum laude, 2008
Practice Area: Automobile Liability; Civil Litigation; First and Third Party Property and Casualty Claims; Premises Liability
Membership: Broward County Bar Association (Member: Young Lawyers Division; Real Property, Probate, Trust Law Sections).
21.
Jerry M. HaydenTitle: Member
Law School: University of Miami Law School, J.D., 1990
College: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, B.A., Biology, with honors, 1984
Admitted: University of Miami Law School, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation, Premises Liability, Employment Law
Membership:
The Florida Bar (Member: Workers' Compensation Section, 1991— Young Lawyers Division, 1990—).
22.
Ms. Evelyn Michelle GreenstoneTitle: Attorney
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, Class of 2007, J.D.
College: Trinity College, Class of 2004, B.S.
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, Class of 2007, J.D.
Practice Area: Directors and Officers Liability, Employment Law, Condominium Association Law, Homeowners Association Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Litigation
Membership:
Florida Bar.
23.
Daniel E. DavisTitle: Attorney
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24.
Michael VillarosaTitle: Attorney
Law School:
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Admitted:
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25.
Saltanat BiterTitle: Attorney
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Admitted:
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26.
Peta-Gaye C. EdwardsTitle: Associate
Law School: Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: Florida State University, B.S., 1995
Admitted: Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Insurance Defense(100%)
Membership:
27.
Christopher C. HorneTitle: Attorney
Law School: North Carolina Central University, J.D.
College: Florida Atlantic University, B.A., Political Science
Admitted: North Carolina Central University, J.D.
Practice Area: First and Third Party Insurance Defense; Slip and Fall
Membership: Florida Bar.
28.
James W. BowlingTitle: Member
Law School: University of Miami, J.D., 1974
College: Cumberland College, A.B., 1958; University of Kentucky, B.S., 1960
Admitted: University of Miami, J.D., 1974
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, General Practice, Insurance Administration
Membership:
Dade County, The Florida Keys and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar Defense Research Institute.
29.
Heather NitchTitle: Associate
Law School: St. Thomas University, J.D., 2007
College: Vanderbilt University, B.S., 2003
Admitted: St. Thomas University, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Insurance Defense(100%)
Membership:
30.
Dean M. ViskovichTitle: Attorney
Law School: Nova Southeastern University, J.D., 1986
College: State University of New York at Albany, B.A., 1982
Admitted: Nova Southeastern University, J.D., 1986
Practice Area: Personal Injury; Products Liability; Medical Malpractice; Premises Liability; Automobile Accidents and Injuries; No Fault Auto Insurance Defense; Insurance
Membership: The Florida Bar; New York State Bar Association; The American Trial Lawyers Association.
31.
Nicholas William TravisTitle: Attorney
Law School: St. Thomas University, J.D.
College:
Admitted: St. Thomas University, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership:
32.
K. Scott DwyerTitle: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1979
College: State University of New York, B.A., magna cum laude, 1975
Admitted: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1979
Practice Area: Insurance Defense Law, General Liability Law, Civil Litigation, Insurance, Accidents, Personal Injury
Membership:
Los Angeles County, Orange County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California The Florida Bar.
33.
Maryam FernandezTitle: Associate
Law School: Florida International University School of Law, Class of 2019, J.D.
College: Florida International University, Class of 2014, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: Florida International University School of Law, Class of 2019, J.D.
Practice Area: Property Insurance Defense, Family Law, Immigration Law, Probate Law
Membership:
34.
Amy L. SotoTitle: Attorney
Law School: University of Miami, School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2016
College: Florida International University (B.A., 2006; B.B.A., 2006)
Admitted: University of Miami, School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2016
Practice Area: General Insurance Defense Litigaion; Condominium and Homeowners' Association Litigation; Employment Law; Employment Litigation; Professional Liability
Membership:
The above table lists lawyers practicing law at the law firm of Vernis & Bowling. The number of lawyers in Vernis & Bowling is 90.