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People have described Caroline as a caring, steadfast, and committed advocate. Not only does she genuinely care for her clients, but she also goes the extra mile in securing a proper settlement and ensuring her clients can maintain their quality of life - at all necessary costs, regardless of if it means taking a case all the way to trial.
Before joining the team at Moody Law, Caroline Moody worked for a medical malpractice defense team, representing the interests of medical professionals. This has given her insight into how she can best represent victims of medical malpractice and other personal injuries.
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Drew handled more than 15 jury trials as a prosecutor for the Florida State Attorney's office before turning to private practice. In 2022, just a couple of years after joining his father's firm, Drew was elected to the Florida Bar's Board of Governor Young Lawyers Division. In his personal injury career, he has obtained tens of millions for his clients.
Drew also speaks German, having achieved the level of B1 proficiency in German while studying abroad at Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany.
Like his father, Andrew Moody is passionate about fighting for those who have been wrongfully injured by the negligence of others. Andrew Moody has taken many cases to trial and has secured over $50 million in jury verdicts for his clients.
Born and raised in Polk County, Andrew "Drew" Dwight Moody is committed to helping clients who have been injured due to another person's negligence or recklessness.
Drew received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Levin College of Law at the University of Florida. During his final year of law school, he secured an externship with the State Attorney's Office for Florida's Eighth Judicial Circuit. After admission into the Florida Bar, Drew worked as a prosecutor for the State Attorney's Office in Florida's Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Drew joined the team at Moody Law in the fall of 2020.
Attorney Drew Moody began his legal career as a prosecutor at the State Attorney's Office for Florida's 6th Judicial Circuit. During his time as a prosecutor, Mr. Moody conducted over 15 jury trials on behalf of the people of the State of Florida. Since joining Moody Law in 2020, Mr. Moody has tried multiple civil jury trials and has obtained over $50 million dollars in jury verdicts.
Attorney Drew Moody fights to obtain the best possible results for his clients.
Attorney Andrew D. Moody is a 6th generation Floridian.
Attorney Andrew D. Moody is a 6th generation Floridian.
In the Fall of 2015, Drew Moody went on to follow his dream of attending law school at the University of Florida. In May 2018, Mr. Moody earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
Attorney Drew Moody has seen firsthand the devastating emotional and financial effects that a personal injury can have on a victim. This experience lit a fire in Mr. Moody to fight to obtain fair compensation for his Lakeland personal injury clients at Moody Law.
Drew Moody currently resides in the Seminole Heights neighborhood in Tampa, Florida. Drew lives with his wife Caroline, who is an attorney with Moody Law. He is a sixth-generation Floridian, making the State of Florida a place that Mr. Moody is proud to call home.
Hobbies
When he's not working on his cases, Mr. Moody tries to spend most of his time outdoors and doing the things he loves. Attorney Drew Moody enjoys golfing, fishing, watching his Miami Dolphins and Florida Gators, and most importantly, spending time with his family and friends.
Drew Moody is proficient in German and studied the language at Goethe-Universität in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. While abroad, he reached the level of B1 Proficient in German, according to The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Attorney Drew Moody joined Moody Law because of the law firm's focus on bringing justice to those who are wrongfully injured.
joined Moody Law because of the law firm's focus on bringing justice to those who are wrongfully injured. He has built a wealth of knowledge and information working on a variety of cases, but his areas of expertise include pursuing the following claims:
Ashley has been a resident of Polk County for over 20 years. Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, Ashley relocated to Lakeland in 2002, to attend Southeastern University. Prior to transferring to Southeastern University, she attended Bishop State Community College, in Mobile, on a softball scholarship. In 2004, she graduated from Southeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Management.
Prior to starting her legal career, Ashley had a 15-year career in fundraising, working for Southeastern University and several other non-profit organizations. Her years in fundraising provided her the opportunity be involved with numerous organizations, schools, and churches both locally and nationally.
Ashley brings over five years of personal injury experience to Moody Law. She is experienced in both pre-litigation and litigation from case intake through trial preparation. The personal injury case process can be overwhelming, and Ashley makes it her mission to ensure our clients are comfortable and understand every step of the process.
On a sunny weekend, you can find Ashley at the beach or on the Chain of Lakes. She enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, and is always up for a great brunch.
Whether providing assistance for complex aviation accidents or cases of medical negligence, our attorneys have proven themselves over the years.
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Caroline, like Drew, received her bachelor's from The University of Florida in Gainesville. She then attended law school at Stetson University where she won the Victor O. Wehle Award for Outstanding Trial Practice. She began her career in medical malpractice defense. This background gives her invaluable insight into the strategies defense attorneys employ.
Caroline serves as the Development Director for the Polk County Association for Women Lawyers and is a member of many other prominent legal organizations.
Caroline is proud to join her husband, Drew, at our family firm. Before joining the team, she provided defense for parties accused of medical malpractice. This provides her with unique insight, among other distinguishing traits.
Caroline spent the first several years of her life in the suburbs of Chicago until her family moved to the Greater Orlando area. Caroline's education and experience brought her to Tampa, Florida. Caroline is honored to have the opportunity to give back to her community and widespread network through her dedicated legal services and helping those in need.
Caroline serves as the Development Director for the Polk County Association for Women Lawyers (PAWL), as well as a member of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (HAWL). She is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar as well as a member of the Hillsborough Bar Association and the Lakeland Bar Association.
Caroline is excited to join her husband, Drew, and father-in-law at Moody Law. With a background in medical malpractice defense, she is uniquely equipped to help victims of negligence. Today, she can help victims in several areas of personal injury law find the justice they deserve.
Caroline completed her undergrad at the University of Florida and then obtained her Juris Doctorate Degree at Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg. Her hard work earned her the Victor O. Wehle Award for Outstanding Trial Practice. Caroline passed the bar in 2018 and is licensed to practice law in all Florida State Courts, as well as the United States Middle District Court of the State of Florida.
Mr. Moody has been practicing law since 1985. Our founder is among the less than 2% of Florida attorneys who are Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyers with a Civil Trial Certification. He has a nearly four-decade track record of success which includes achieving a then-Polk County record $5,600,000 recovery.
Many Floridians come to Mr. Moody due to his specialized personal injury law knowledge. He is an instrument-rated private pilot. His deep understanding of aviation is invaluable in handling airplane accident cases. Mr. Moody's decades in practice give our firm a crucial understanding of how to handle various aviation, car accident, and personal injury claims.
Daniel D. Moody is the founder of Moody Law. He has served the Lakeland and Bartow, Florida, areas for over 30 years. As an advocate for the injured, he is dedicated to helping his clients receive maximum compensation for their pain, suffering, and other losses.
Moody Law was founded by Daniel D. Moody for the sole and exclusive purpose of representing the injured. Our main office is centrally located next to the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow, FL, serving Lakeland, Winter Haven, and all the other communities of Polk County.
Attorney Daniel D. Moody is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the Florida State Bar. This is the Florida State Bar's highest level of evaluation regarding a civil trial lawyer's competency, knowledge, skill, and professionalism. Keep in mind that less than 2% of all Florida attorneys achieve board certification.
Both Moody Law and the Moody family have long-standing ties to Central Florida, from handling multimillion-dollar cases to community leadership. Daniel D. Moody is a fifth-generation Polk County native who has practiced law here since 1985. His son Andrew, who serves as an attorney at the firm, is a sixth-generation Polk County native.
Karley Lopez joined Moody Law as a Legal Assistant where her primary focus is on pre-litigation personal injury matters, including new case processing, investigation, medical document procurement and other case management support. Born and raised in Polk County, after graduating from Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School where she earned her Associate of Arts degree, Karley relocated to Gainesville, FL to begin her studies at the University of Florida. During her time at UF, Karley unlocked her passion for service to others as she worked with various philanthropic organizations through Greek Life and the university, serving disadvantaged populations such as the homeless, disabled children, and disabled veterans. After graduating in August of 2022 with her bachelor's degree, Karley traveled back to her hometown to begin her legal career with Moody Law. Since joining the firm, Karley has continued her passion for serving others and appreciates the opportunity of being able to provide support and advice to her clients during their time of need. During her free time, Karley enjoys weekends at the beach or the lake, traveling to new destinations, cheering on the Florida Gators, and spending quality time with her friends and family.
Mendy Gunter serves as Office Administrator at Moody Law. Prior to employment at Moody Law, Mendy worked in the banking industry where she had 10 years of experience. Mendy is responsible for bookkeeping, management of personnel and office procedure, and management of a wide variety of day-to-day administrative tasks for the office. Mendy was born and raised in Ft. Meade, thus making her the fourth generation of her family from Polk County. She graduated from Ft. Meade High School and later attended Polk Community College where she obtained her AA Degree.
Mendy has been involved in various groups throughout the years associated with both Lakeland Chamber of Commerce and Bartow Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys gardening, boating, and most of all spending time with her husband and their two children.