1. Mr. Jeffrey Lewis Greyber, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, Class of 2007, J.D., with honors
College: Cornell University, B.S., cum laude
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, Class of 2007, J.D., with honors
Practice Area: Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Civil Trial, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Property Insurance, Consumer, Contracts, Dispute Resolution, Employee Benefits, Fire Loss, First Party Insurance, First and Third Party Insurance, Health, Insurance, Insurance Arbitration, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Consumer Protection, Insurance Litigation, Health Care, Insurance Mediation, Mediation, Property Damage, Property Insur, Property Insurance, Trial
Membership: Bar Fellowship: for the Center of Ethics & Public Service - Children & Youth Law Clinic. Mr. Greyber's civil litigation practice is concentrated on representing insurance policyholders in coverage and bad faith disputes.Prior to joining the Merlin Law Group, P.A., in May 2012, Mr. Greyber practiced for five years… Read more for the Center of Ethics & Public Service - Children & Youth Law Clinic. Mr. Greyber's civil litigation practice is concentrated on representing insurance policyholders in coverage and bad faith disputes.Prior to joining the Merlin Law Group, P.A., in May 2012, Mr. Greyber practiced for five years at Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin, P.A., in Miami, Florida. Mr. Greyber's insurance practice at Ver Ploeg & Lumpkin also concentrated in the areas of coverage and bad faith disputes. Mr. Greyber has successfully represented a range of property pol

2. Jeffrey Zane
Title: Attorney
Law School: New York University School of Law, Class of 2005, J.D.
College: Western Washington University, Class of 1994, B.A., cum laude, , University of Notre Dame, Class of 2001, Ph.D.
Admitted: New York University School of Law, Class of 2005, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation
Membership:

3. Lawrence R. Moon
Title: Attorney
Law School: Boston University, Class of 1994, J.D.
College: Pennsylvania State University, Class of 1984, B.S., , Pennsylvania State University, Class of 1989, M.B.A.
Admitted: Boston University, Class of 1994, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation
Membership: National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) Associate Member.

4. Jennifer Michelle Van Voorhis
Title: Attorney
Law School: Rutgers University Law School, Class of 2004, J.D.
College: Hawaii Pacific University, Class of 1996, B.A., Social Science
Admitted: Rutgers University Law School, Class of 2004, J.D.
Practice Area:
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5. Michael N. Poli
Title: Attorney
Law School: Arizona State University, J.D., 1980
College: Arizona State University, B.S.B.A., 1976
Admitted: Arizona State University, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Civil Trial Law; Appellate Litigation; Banking and Creditors Rights; Insurance Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Bad Faith
Membership: American Bar AssociationMaricopa County Bar Association.

6. Francisco O. Garcia, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., Victor O. Wehle Award, Academic Honor Roll, Full Academic Scholarship, Trial Advocacy, Immigration Litigation & Advocacy, Interviewing & Counseling in Spanish
College: University of Florida, Warrington School of Business, B.A. Business Administration, Florida Academic Scholars Award, Phi Sigma Kappa Academic Excellence Award, Brevard Chamber of Commerce Young Adult Award
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., Victor O. Wehle Award, Academic Honor Roll, Full Academic Scholarship, Trial Advocacy, Immigration Litigation & Advocacy, Interviewing & Counseling in Spanish
Practice Area: Property Insurance Claims – residential & commercial, Contract Litigation, Civil Litigation
Membership: Florida State Bar.

7. Jean Niven, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., Moot Court Board, 1983
College: Rosemont College, A.B., Philosophy, 1970; Bryn Mawr Graduate School, Ph.D., Philosophy; New School for Social Research, Ph.D., Philosophy
Admitted: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law, J.D., Moot Court Board, 1983
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance, First and Third Party Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance Coverage, Insurance, Fire Loss, First Party Insurance, Insurance Arbitration, Insurance Litigation, Insurance Mediation, Property Damage, Property Insurance, Property Loss, Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: Hillsborough County Bar Association The Florida Bar (Member, Aviation Committee) American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America) Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) Florida Association of Public Insurance… Read more Hillsborough County Bar Association The Florida Bar (Member, Aviation Committee) American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America) Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, FAPIA (Associate Member) Windstorm Insurance Network. Read less

8. Kelly L. Kubiak
Title: Attorney
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1996
College: Stockton State College, B.A., 1992
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., 1996
Practice Area: Insurance Bad Faith, First and Third Party Insurance, Insurance Litigation, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Insurance Coverage, Commercial Property Insurance, Insurance, Fire Loss, First Party Insurance, Insurance Arbitration, Insurance Mediation, Property Loss, Property Damage, Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: Hillsborough County Bar Association The Florida Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Association for Justice (Member, Bad Faith Litigation Section, 2006-2007 Vice Chair) Florida Justice Association (Past Secretary, Women's Caucus) Florida Association of… Read more Hillsborough County Bar Association The Florida Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Association for Justice (Member, Bad Faith Litigation Section, 2006-2007 Vice Chair) Florida Justice Association (Past Secretary, Women's Caucus) Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, FAPIA (Associate Member) Windstorm Insurance Network Asian American Hotel Owners Association, AAHOA (Associate Member). Read less

9. Shaun J. Marker, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: New England School of Law, J.D., cum laude
College: State University of New York of Buffalo, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: New England School of Law, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance; Insurance; Fire Loss; First and Third Party Insurance; First Party Insurance; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Arbitration; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Mediation; Insurance Litigation; Property Damage; Property Insurance; Property Insurance Coverage; Property Loss; Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: American Bar Association; The Florida Bar; Palm Beach County Bar Association; Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (Associate Member); Windstorm Insurance Network.

10. Charles R. Mathis, IV
Title: Attorney
Law School: Widener University School of Law, J.D., Taishoff Advocacy, technology/Public Service Institute in Trial Advocacy, Dean's
College: Temple University, B.A., cum laude
Admitted: Widener University School of Law, J.D., Taishoff Advocacy, technology/Public Service Institute in Trial Advocacy, Dean's
Practice Area: Casualty Insurance; Commercial Insurance; Commercial Property Insurance; Disability Insurance; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; Fire Insurance; First and Third Party Insurance; General Liability; Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Life and Health Insurance; Property Damage; Property Insurance Coverage; Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: American Bar Association; Monmouth Bar Association; New Jersey State Bar Association; Pennsylvania Bar Association.

11. Janelle Matthews, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
College: Haverford College, B.A.
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
Practice Area: Casualty Insurance; Commercial Insurance; Commercial Property Insurance; Disability Insurance; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; Fire Insurance; General Liability; Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Life and Health Insurance; Property Damage; Property Insurance Coverage; Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: New York State Bar; New Jersey State Bar.

12. Phillip N. Sanov, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
College: Centenary College of Louisiana, B.S., Economics, summa cum laude, Alumni Scholar
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance; Fire Loss; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Recovery; Property Damage; Property Loss; Casualty Insurance; Commercial Insurance; Disability Insurance; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; First and Third Party Insurance; Fire Insurance; General Liability; Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Life and Health Insurance; Property Insurance Coverage; Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: State Bar of Texas; College of the State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association; Texas Trial Lawyers Association; American Association of Justice.

13. Kenneth Dylan Kan, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Loyola Law School, J.D., Moot Court, 2000
College: University of California at Los Angeles, B.A., Alpha Kappa Delta, 1993
Admitted: Loyola Law School, J.D., Moot Court, 2000
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance(10%); Fire Loss(10%); First and Third Party Insurance(10%); Insurance Bad Faith(10%); Insurance Coverage(10%); Insurance Litigation(10%); Property Damage(10%); Property Insurance(10%); Property Insurance Coverage(10%); Property Loss(10%); Casualty Insurance; Commercial Insurance; Disability Insurance; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; Fire Insurance; General Liability; Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions; Life and Health Insurance; Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: American Bar Association, ABA Advisory Panel.

14. Shane S. Smith, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Juris Doctor
College: Notre Dame, University of, Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Juris Doctor
Practice Area: Property Damage, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Commercial Insurance, Commercial Property Insurance, Fire Loss, Extra Contractual Insurance Claims, First and Third Party Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Agents and Brokers Malpractice, Casualty Insurance, Disability Insurance, Fire Insurance, General Liability, Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Litigation, Life and Health Insurance, Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: American Bar Association Sarasota County Bar Association (Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division 2012-2013) Junior League of Sarasota Hillsborough County Bar Association, Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers, St. Petersburg Bar Association Junior League of St. Petersburg.

15. Ashley Harris
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 2013
College: University of Missouri, B.A., cum laude, 2010
Admitted: University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 2013
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Extra Contractual Insurance Claims, Fire Loss, First and Third Party Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Damage, Property Loss
Membership: Florida State Bar Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA), Georgia Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (GAPIA), Windstorm Insurance Network, Texas Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (TAPIA)

16. Erin Kristofco
Title: Attorney
Law School: Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., 2001
College: Northwestern University, B.S., 1997
Admitted: Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Insurance Litigation; Bad Faith; Commercial Property Insurance; Fire Loss; First and Third Party Insurance; First Party Insurance; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Arbitration; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Mediation; Property Damage; Property Insurance; Property Insurance Coverage; Property Loss; Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: Denver and Colorado Women's Bar Associations; The Colorado Bar Association.

17. Larry Bache, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude
College: Clearwater Christian College, B.S.; Stetson University, M.B.A.
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance; Insurance; Fire Loss; First and Third Party Insurance; First Party Insurance; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Arbitration; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Mediation; Insurance Litigation; Property Damage; Property Insurance; Property Insurance Coverage; Property Loss; Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations; Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, FAPIA (Associate Member); Florida Justice Association; Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association; Windstorm Insurance Network.

18. Mary Kestenbaum Fortson, Esq.
Title: Managing Attorney
Law School: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
College: Cedar Crest College, B.S., magna cum laude, 1989
Admitted: Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage, Appellate Practice, Products Liability, First and Third Party Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance, Insurance Litigation, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Property Damage, Property Loss
Membership: Hillsborough County (Member, Appellate Practice Section) and American (Member, Sections on: Torts and Insurance Practice Litigation) Bar Associations The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Appellate Practice Trial Lawyers) Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member: Appellate Practice… Read more Hillsborough County (Member, Appellate Practice Section) and American (Member, Sections on: Torts and Insurance Practice Litigation) Bar Associations The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Appellate Practice Trial Lawyers) Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member: Appellate Practice Section Amicus Curiae Committee) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Tampa Bay Inn of Court Florida Justice Association (Member, Amicus Curiae Committee) American Association for Justice Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, FAPIA (Associate Member) N

19. Craig Kubiak, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
College: University of South Florida, B.A., Political Science
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance, Insurance, Fire Loss, First and Third Party Insurance, First Party Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Arbitration, Insurance Contracts, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Litigation, Insurance Mediation, Property Damage, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Loss, Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: American Association of Justice (Secretary, Bad Faith Litigation Group) National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Windstorm Insurance Network Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, FAPIA (Associate Member)… Read more American Association of Justice (Secretary, Bad Faith Litigation Group) National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Windstorm Insurance Network Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, FAPIA (Associate Member) National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA). Read less

20. Ruck Paul Deminico
Title: Attorney
Law School: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., 1982
College: Tulane University of Louisiana, B.A., 1978
Admitted: Tulane University of Louisiana, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance, Insurance, Fire Loss, First and Third Party Insurance, First Party Insurance, Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions, Insurance Arbitration, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Fraud, Insurance Contracts, Insurance Litigation, Insurance Mediation, Property Damage, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Loss, Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Central Florida Association of Law Libraries The Florida Bar Association Texas Bar Association United States Supreme Court Bar

21. David J. Pettinato, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., Dean's List, 14th Edition of Who's Who: American Law Students, 1995
College: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1982
Admitted: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., Dean's List, 14th Edition of Who's Who: American Law Students, 1995
Practice Area: First and Third Party Insurance, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance, Insurance Litigation, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Commercial Property Insurance, Fire Loss, First Party Insurance, Insurance Arbitration, Insurance Mediation, Property Damage, Property Loss, Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Bad Faith Litigation Section) The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (E.A.G.L.E.) Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA) National Association of Public Insurance… Read more Hillsborough County and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Bad Faith Litigation Section) The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (E.A.G.L.E.) Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (FAPIA) National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) Windstorm Insurance Network (Member, Educational Committee, 2008-Present) Asian American Hotel Owners Association, AAHOA (Associate Member). Read less

22. William F. "Chip" Merlin, Esq.
Title: President
Law School: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1982
College: University of Florida, B.S., 1980
Admitted: University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 1982
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage, Insurance Policyholder, First and Third Party Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Litigation, Property Insurance Coverage, Fire Loss, First and Third Party Insurance
Membership: American Bar Association (Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Property Insurance Law, 1988-1998) The Florida Bar (Sustaining Member) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Founding Officer, Fire and Property Insurance Litigation Group, 1993-1995 Chair, Bad Faith Lit. Group, 1996-1998)… Read more American Bar Association (Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Property Insurance Law, 1988-1998) The Florida Bar (Sustaining Member) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Founding Officer, Fire and Property Insurance Litigation Group, 1993-1995 Chair, Bad Faith Lit. Group, 1996-1998) Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers The Mississippi Bar. Read less

23. Douglas L. Grose, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Florida State University, J.D., 1973
College: Auburn University and University of South Florida, B.S., 1971
Admitted: Florida State University, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: First Party Property Insurance Litigation, Bad Faith Litigation, Commercial Bad Faith, Commercial Property Insurance, Insurance, First and Third Party Insurance, Fire Loss, First Party Insurance, Insurance Arbitration, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Contracts, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Litigation, Insurance Mediation, Property Damage, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Loss, Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: The Florida Bar (Federal Court Practice Committee) Federal Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers American Association for Justice American Bar Association American Trial Lawyers Association Florida Justice… Read more The Florida Bar (Federal Court Practice Committee) Federal Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers American Association for Justice American Bar Association American Trial Lawyers Association Florida Justice Association Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (Associate Member) International Association of Fire Investigators National Association of Fire Investigators National Fire Protection Association. Read less

24. Patrick Nelson Leduc
Title: Attorney
Law School: Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1992
College: Florida State University, B.S., 1987
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Criminal Law; Military Law
Membership: The Florida Bar.

25. Sean Shaw, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Florida Levin School of Law, J.D., 2003
College: Princeton University, A.B., Politics, 2000
Admitted: University of Florida Levin School of Law, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance; Insurance; Fire Loss; First and Third Party Insurance; First Party Insurance; Insurance Arbitration; Insurance Bad Faith; Insurance Coverage; Insurance Litigation; Insurance Mediation; Property Damage; Property Insurance; Property Insurance Coverage; Property Loss; Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: The Florida Bar; American Bar Association; National Bar Association; N.A.A.C.P. (Life Member); National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, NAPIA (Affiliate Member); Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, FAPIA (Associate Member); George Edgecomb Bar Association; Hillsborough County Bar Association; Florida Justice Association (Member, Board of Directors); Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association; American Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (AAPIA); Windstorm Insurance Network; Florida Next Foundation (Director).

26. Nicole C. Vinson
Title: Attorney
Law School: Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D.
College: Albion College, Ford Institute, B.A., Communications
Admitted: Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance, Insurance, Fire Loss, First and Third Party Insurance, First Party Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance Arbitration, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Litigation, Insurance Mediation, Property Damage, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Loss, Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: American Association of Justice Florida Justice Association (Board of Directors, Women's Caucus Member, Membership Committee, Soaring E.A.G.L.E) Florida Bar Association, Hillsborough Bar Association Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (Associate Member) Windstorm… Read more American Association of Justice Florida Justice Association (Board of Directors, Women's Caucus Member, Membership Committee, Soaring E.A.G.L.E) Florida Bar Association, Hillsborough Bar Association Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (Associate Member) Windstorm Insurance Network North Carolina Bar Association Georgia Bar Association. Read less

27. William C. Corey Harris, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude
College: Auburn University, B.A., cum laude
Admitted: University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Commercial Property Insurance, Fire Loss, First Party Insurance, First and Third Party Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Life and Health Insurance, Property Damage, Property Insurance, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Loss, Casualty Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Disability Insurance, Extra Contractual Insurance Claims, Fire Insurance, General Liability, Insurance Agents and Brokers Errors and Omissions, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Litigation, Unfair Insurance Practices
Membership: Florida Justice Association Florida Consumer Action Network (Member, Executive Board of Directors) Windstorm Community Associations Institute American Bar Association (Member, Trial Lawyers Division) American Association for Justice Florida Association of Public Insurance… Read more Florida Justice Association Florida Consumer Action Network (Member, Executive Board of Directors) Windstorm Community Associations Institute American Bar Association (Member, Trial Lawyers Division) American Association for Justice Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, FAPIA (Associate Member) National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, NAPIA (Associate Member). Read less

28. Michael W. Duffy, Esq.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Loyola University, Class of 1981, J.D.
College: University of Notre Dame, Class of 1978, B.A., Government Studies, with honors
Admitted: Loyola University, Class of 1981, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Litigation, Products Liability
Membership: