1. Timothy Lee Smith
Title: Associate
Law School: Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, J.D.
College: University of Central Florida, B.S.
Admitted: Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Defense & Coverage
Membership:

2. Michael D. Ruel
Title: Director
Law School: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
College: University of West Florida, B.A., Political Science, cum laude
Admitted: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Construction, Environmental & Toxic Tort, Insurance Defense & Coverage, Litigation, Maritime & Admiralty, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Subrogation, Insurance
Membership: ASSOCIATIONS:, The Florida Bar, Broward County Bar Association, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

3. Nisha Kalidas
Title: Associate
Law School:
College:
Admitted:
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Insurance Defense & Coverage, Litigation, Oil & Gas / Energy, Premises Liability, Trucking & Transportation
Membership: Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas

4. Christine Freer
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
College: Florida Atlantic University, B.A.
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance, Insurance Defense & Coverage
Membership:

5. J. Michael Grimley, Jr.
Title: Director
Law School: Louisiana State University, Class of 1990, J.D.
College: Louisiana State University, Class of 1987, B.S.
Admitted: Louisiana State University, Class of 1990, J.D.
Practice Area: Construction, Commercial Litigation, Amusements, Sports & Recreation, Employment Law, Environmental & Toxic Tort, Hospitality, Entertainment & Leisure, Insurance Defense & Coverage, Maritime & Admiralty, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Retail & Restaurant, Trucking & Transportation, Insurance, Hospitality, Entertainment, and Leisure
Membership: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSFlorida Surplus Lines AssociationThe Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)Florida Bar AssociationDefense Research Institute (DRI)

6. Phillip S. Howell
Title: Director
Law School: South Texas College of Law, Class of 2000, J.D., cum laude
College: University of West Florida, Class of 1987, B.A., Accounting
Admitted: South Texas College of Law, Class of 2000, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Construction, Employment Law, Insurance, Insurance Defense & Coverage, Litigation, Maritime & Admiralty, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Technology Professional Liability, Title Litigation, Trucking & Transportation
Membership: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSFlorida Certified Public Accountant License, 1991Hillsborough Bar AssociationFlorida Institute of Certified Public AccountantsNational Association for Industrial and Office Properties, State Board Member and Florida Secretary