KELLEY KRONENBERG - Key Persons
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- Attorney
- Contributor to the Florida Bar Journal
Apart from her professional roles,Mireille is a published contributor to the Florida Bar Journal, and an active mem ber of her community.
Aaron Neifeld is a Partner at Kelley Kronenberg, where he focuses his practice area on general liability and third-party insurance defense.
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- Attorney
- Attorney / Orlando
Adekemi Akinwole is an attorney at Kelley Kronenberg, where she assists in handling matters related to first-party property insurance defense.
Before joining Kelley Kronenberg, Adekemi spent five years representing companies in creditor collection and insurance subrogation actions, serving as lead counsel for a multitude of trials. Adekemi's legal career accompanies an extended tenure as a Senior Associate at a collections and insurance subrogation firm, where she was responsible for training and leading the associate attorneys, assisting with client onboarding, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Prior to that, Adekemi worked for a boutique law firm as an Associate Attorney, after previously serving as their Law Clerk.
Adekemi earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami with majors in Legal Studies, Business Management, and Accounting. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, graduating with a rank of fifteenth in her class. While excelling academically, Adekemi also served as Barry Law Review Associate Editor (2014-2015) and Symposium Editor (2015-2016) and was elected President of the Student Bar Association. While in law school, Adekemi gained legal experience as an Intern for the State's Attorney's Office for Florida 12 th Judicial Circuit, Research Assistant for Professor Marsha Freeman, Student Representative in the Barry University School of Law Immigration Clinic, and Legal Intern to the Florida Supreme Court, where she drafted Determinations of Jurisdiction for discretionary review and conducted research utilized in the drafting of majority and dissenting opinions.
Adekemi is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree with the University of Central Florida and hopes to pair this degree with her Juris Doctor degree in her future career endeavors upon completion.
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- Attorney
- Attorney / Estate Planning
- Attorney / Miami
Aida M. Denis is an Attorney at Kelley Kronenberg, where she assists in handling matters related to probate litigation, estate planning & guardianship.
Before joining the firm, Aida worked as Of Counsel for a boutique firm in South Florida, where she advised on matters related to trust and estate administration, estate planning, and guardianship.
Aida received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Miami. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law, where she served as President of the Caribbean Law Student Association and Managing Editor of the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review.
While attending law school, Aida served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Judge Kenneth Gillespie of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida. She also gained legal experience working as a Law Clerk for a Probate and Trust Litigation firm in Fort Lauderdale. Aida obtained her Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) from the University of Miami Heckerling Institute of Estate Planning.
Alan H. Swindoll is a Partner at Kelley Kronenberg, focusing his practice on first-party property.
Before joining the firm, Alan worked as an Attorney at an insurance defense firm in Miami, where he represented multinational insurance companies in disputes and litigation. He also has experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation.
Alan received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University with a double major in Political Science and Philosophy. He then earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While attending law school, Alan served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Judge Edwin A. Scales III of the Third District Court of Appeal. He also served as an Extern for the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida.
Alan is fluent in Spanish.
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- Attorney
- Attorney / Orlando
Alexandra Mena is an Attorney at Kelley Kronenberg, where she assists in handling matters related to all aspects of liability and casualty defense, including auto and trucking accidents, slip and falls, and general premise liability cases, with a focus on third-party insurance defense.
Before joining Kelley Kronenberg, Alexandra gained valuable experience at a Plaintiff's firm working on personal injury matters both pre-suit and through litigation. Consequently, Alexandra brings the insight she gained from the Plaintiff's side to strategically and zealously advocate for her liability and casualty defense clients here at Kelley Kronenberg.
Alexandra earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Classical Voice with a minor in Latin American Studies, cum laude, from Loyola University. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. Alexandra participated in Barry Law's Trial Team and competed in the Florida Bar and Florida Justice Association Mock Trial Competitions.
Outside of work, Alexandra enjoys playing the piano, cheering on the Orlando City Lions, and visiting the Disney parks. In addition, Alexandra serves as the President-Elect of the Barry Law Alumni Association and as an Executive Board Member of the Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar Association.
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- Attorney
- Attorney / West Palm Beach
Alexis Garcia is an Attorney at Kelley Kronenberg, where she assists in handling matters related to first-party property defense.
Before joining Kelley Kronenberg as an associate, Alexis participated in the firm's First-Party Property Law "Klinic," a four-week program for newly licensed attorneys to receive comprehensive training in first-party property litigation; upon successful completion of which, they receive placement with a specific team to independently handle cases alongside an experienced Partner.
Alexis earned her Bachelor of Science degree, summa cum laude, from Florida State University with a double major in Media Communication Studies and Psychology. Alexis was recognized for her academic achievements by invitation to and membership in the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, and Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society. She maintained her scholastic excellence while participating in multiple campus organizations, including the Circle K Community Service Organization and Student Government Association. Alexis went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from Florida International University College of Law, which she attended on a full merit scholarship. She continued to excel academically and was named a Dean's Scholar. Alexis was also a member of FIU Law's Moot Court team. While pursuing her law degree, Alexis gained legal experience working as a summer intern for the Miami-Dade Public Defender's office; she completed an eight-week trial skills program and assisted mentor attorneys in all aspects of discovery and trial preparation. She also worked as a law clerk for a local law firm, supporting their attorneys with all aspects of dispute resolution and litigation.
Alison Trejo is a Partner and Business Unit Leader at Kelley Kronenberg, focusing her practice on first-party property insurance defense.
Prior to joining the firm, Alison gained experience handling insurance and liability defense matters, which included personal injury, SIU investigations, premises liability, first-party, and third-party property claims, and business disputes.
Alison earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Florida International University. She then went on to earn her Master's Degree in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, Wayne Huizenga School of Business. In 2014 Alison obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad School of Law.
During law school, Alison was the publications editor of The International Citator & Research Guide. She was awarded first and second place in the New York Bar Association Committee on Animal Law and Florida State University's College of Law writing competitions, respectively.
Previous to her law career, Alison worked as an analyst and corporate actions manager in the market data department of a multinational financial services firm.
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- Attorney
- Attorney / Fort Lauderdale
Allison Pedlar is an Attorney at Kelley Kronenberg, specializing in general liability and third-party insurance defense matters.
Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Allison worked closely with insurance adjusters in the defense of first-party property matters, gaining valuable insights into the insurance industry. This allowed her to successfully manage cases from inception to closure, and to artfully negotiate settlements for the benefit of her clientele.
Allison earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice from Florida International University, where she was recognized for her academic excellence with the Florida Bright Future Medallion Scholarship. Continuing her educational journey, Allison obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law. During her time at NSU, Allison actively participated in several legal societies, including the Criminal Law Society, Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and the Fashion Law Association. Additionally, she worked as Judicial Intern for the Honorable Judge Towbin-Singer of Florida's Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. She also has a strong family law background, having represented indigent clients in the dissolution of marriage, parental responsibility, timesharing, and other family-related legal matters.
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- Partner
- Partner / West Palm Beach
Amy Siegel is a Partner and Business Unit Leader focusing her practice exclusively on workers' compensation defense. She focuses her practice on the defense of workers' compensation claims on behalf of employers, insurance carriers, self-insured corporations, third-party administrators, and claims servicing agencies. Her background includes extensive experience with all aspects of Litigation and Appellate Law.
Throughout her career, Amy has cultivated an array of skills and knowledge that have contributed to the effective representation of clients in several industries including the retail, healthcare, hospitality, and the public goods and government services industries. Amy frequently represents health care facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes, as well as a broad range of service industry employers. She also has extensive public sector experience, actively representing municipalities and other government entities in defense of their workers' compensation claims, including Heart/Lung Bill claims. Amy has successfully defended many claims against local government agencies, retailers, restaurants, bars, hotels, and similar establishments.
Amy has a sub-specialty in catastrophic claims handling defense and settlement. The scope of her work includes management of compensable catastrophic injuries, defending non-compensable claims, and settlement of often multi-million dollar cases involving annuities and Medicare Set Asides. These include claims handled from inception or taken over at the excess coverage level due to the significant exposure of the matters.
Amy is certified by the state of Florida to conduct Continuing Education courses and regularly presents seminars on a wide variety of legal matters. She has served on the Workers' Compensation Practice Committee for the Palm Beach County Bar Association, playing an integral role in planning the annual Bench Bar Conference, as well as speaking at the Conference on numerous occasions. Additionally, Amy provides regular training seminars to clients, advising supervisors, managers, and employers on proper claim reporting and handling techniques. Amy has also written state-approved seminars for client continuing education.
Amy is very active with Susan G. Komen. Currently, she serves as a Komen Advocacy Ambassador as well as on the Regional Komen Leadership Council. After four years on the organization's Board of Directors, Amy proudly served as past President for the Board of Directors for both the Executive Board and Executive Committees of Susan G. Komen Florida.
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- Attorney
- Attorney / Fort Lauderdale
Andrea Aguilar is an Attorney at Kelley Kronenberg where she handles matters related to first-party property insurance defense.
Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, Andrea worked as an Associate Attorney where she gained experience in all facets of insurance defense litigation.
Andrea received her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs and a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Political Science from Florida State University where she made the Dean's List and interned for the House Democratic Office in the Florida House of Representatives. She then went on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. While attending law school, Andrea interned with both the Fourth District Court of Appeal and the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. In addition to making Dean's List, Andrea was a General Editor and Senior Research Editor of the Journal of Law and Public Policy.
Andrea is fluent in Spanish.
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- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Public Relations and Events Manager
Andrea Figueroa is Kelley Kronenberg's Public Relations and Events Manager and is based out of the firm's Fort Lauderdale Office. Andrea serves as the face of Kelley Kronenberg working with external parties such as media entities, event vendors, community & business organizations, and conference organizers. She is responsible for building and maintaining a positive aspirational image for the firm and its attorneys, utilizing the full marketing mix of media/PR tools for both internal and external communications.
Andrea earned her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Florida International University, where she studied Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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- Attorney
- Attorney / Fort Lauderdale
Andrew Zaslow is an Attorney at Kelley Kronenberg focusing his practice on first-party property insurance defense. Andrew defends property insurers throughout Florida in a wide variety of first- party coverage matters and disputes.
Prior to joining the firm, Andrew worked as an Attorney focusing his practice on third-party bodily injury defense and first-party property defense. He also has experience in asbestos litigation, involving both products liability and wrongful death cases.
Andrew received his Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies with a specialization in Sports and Entertainment Law and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law. While in law school, Andrew was a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Judge Louis Schiff. In this role, he contributed to the creation of Baseball and The Law: Cases & Materials textbook.
Andrew also worked as a Law Clerk for various law firms researching and analyzing complex matters involving employment, contracts, business litigation and real estate transactions
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- Member of the Financial Management Team
- Director of Accounts Receivable, Fort Lauderdale
Angelo M. Filippi is a Partner and Business Unit Leader, focusing his practice on labor and employment law and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) defense. Angelo represents employers on a broad range of matters applicable to the workplace. The group defends employers who are audited or investigated by local, state, and federal enforcement agencies and has extensive experience litigating both individual and class action claims. Angelo has defended employers in litigation initiated under state and federal discrimination laws; overtime and other wage disputes under the Fair Labor Standards Act; leave issues relating to the interaction between the disabilities laws, the FMLA, and workers' compensation; retaliation and whistleblower claims; non-compete issues, employment contract claims, and OSHA compliance.
Angelo's practice also includes counseling clients in regulatory compliance with the standards and regulations enforced by the Department of Labor, OSHA, and Homeland Security. As part of his OSHA practice, Angelo assists clients in establishing compliant safety programs; guides employers during OSHA inspections; and defends employers in OSHA enforcement actions. He also assists clients with internal regulatory compliance audits of compensation practices; I-9s and employment and safety practices reviews.
Angelo is a frequent speaker on regulatory safety and health compliance issues for various professional organizations and has developed and delivered numerous seminars and training programs on OSHA and Employment Law related matters and policies. He frequently advises and consults with employers on how to avoid employment discrimination and/or wrongful termination litigation, as well as the best practices regarding crisis management on disciplinary issues and investigative activities when employees allege unlawful activities. Additionally, he prepares and assists in drafting employee manuals, drug-free workplace programs, return-to-work programs, safety programs, leave policies, and other human resource forms to ensure compliance with state and federal matters.
Angelo has extensive experience in a wide array of complex business law and insurance-related matters, including ERISA liability claims and disputes resulting from allegations of violations of fiduciary responsibilities by Plan Administrators and Sponsors.
Prior to entering private practice, Angelo was responsible for the EEOC's litigation program in Florida as Regional Counsel. He is a popular and frequent lecturer at seminars for employers, management groups, and human resource professionals on various topics, including, discrimination laws, OSHA compliance; the administrative process at federal, state, and local agencies, and the overlap of the ADA, FMLA and other employment law issues.
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- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Director of Client Intake, Fort Lauderdale
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- Practice Group Partner / Insurance
- Practice Group Partner / Tampa
Anthony Caserta is a Practice Group Partner at Kelley Kronenberg, where he assists in handling matters related to first-party property insurance defense, general liability, and personal injury protection (PIP) where he advocated for personal injury protection clients, corresponding regarding issues with CPT code payments, deductible issues, billed amount, and material misrepresentation.
Prior to joining the firm, Anthony was an Attorney at a personal injury protection firm where he handled cases through all phases of litigation. Additionally, he spent two years at the Public Defender's Office, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, where he maintained a very high caseload and gained invaluable litigation and trial experience. He also has experience in a variety of practice areas including first-party property, contract, family law, real estate, wills, and trusts & estates. Furthermore, he served as the General Counsel for a local restoration company.
Anthony earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Florida and went to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Barry University School of Law. While attending law school, Anthony served as a Judicial Intern for The Honorable Frederick Lauten and a Legal Intern for the Office of the State Attorney, 9th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
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- Attorney / Personal Injury Protection
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- Client Development Director, Fort Lauderdale / Information Technology
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- Vice President of Legal Operations, Fort Lauderdale
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- Attorney / Personal Injury Protection
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- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Director of Talent Acquisition, Fort Lauderdale
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- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Director of Digital Marketing, Fort Lauderdale
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- Partner / Personal Injury Protection
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- Executive Director
- Member of the Financial Management Team
- Executive Director, Fort Lauderdale
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- Chairman, General Liability & Third - Party Insurance Defense / Construction Accident / Construction Defect Litigation
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- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Director of Professional Development and Compliance, Fort Lauderdale / Administration
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- Member of the Financial Management Team
- Operations and Logistics Manager, Fort Lauderdale
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- Member of the Financial Management Team
- Director of Billing, Fort Lauderdale
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- Attorney / Personal Injury Protection
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- Partner / Construction Law / Construction Defect Litigation
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- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Vice President of Real Estate Operations, Chicago / Marketing
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- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- SVP, Lead Generation & Partnerships, Fort Lauderdale
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- CFO
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Chief Financial Officer, Fort Lauderdale
- Principal Partner / Chief Financial Officer
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- COO
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Chief Operating Officer, Fort Lauderdale / Human Resources
- Principal Partner / Chief Operating Officer
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- Partner / Construction Law / Construction Defect Litigation
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- Chairman of First - Party Property and Insurance Coverage
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- Practice Group Partner / Insurance
Jorge Cosio - Chief Strategy Officer
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- Chief Strategy Officer
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Chief Strategy Officer, Fort Lauderdale
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- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Chief Human Resources Officer, Fort Lauderdale
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- Attorney / Personal Injury Protection
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- Attorney / Personal Injury Protection
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- CEO
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Chief Executive Officer, Fort Lauderdale
- Principal Partner / Chief Executive Officer
Michael Fichtel, current CEO, joins the firm, becomes a Principal Partner in 1992, and Managing Partner in 2010.
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- Director of Information Technology & Security
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- Partner / Personal Injury Protection
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- Partner / Personal Injury Protection
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- Member of the Financial Management Team
- Controller, Fort Lauderdale
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- Partner / Real Estate / Commercial and Residential
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- Client Development Director, Fort Lauderdale
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- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Information Officer, Fort Lauderdale
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- Member of the Financial Management Team
- Director of Accounts Payable, Fort Lauderdale / Facilities Management
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- Attorney / Personal Injury Protection
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- Chief Marketing Officer
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- Chief Marketing Officer, Fort Lauderdale
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- Practice Group Partner / Insurance
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- Komen Advocacy Ambassador
- Regional
Engaged is Susan G. Komen 2022 Advocacy Day, speaking with Elected officials from Florida serving as Senators and members of Congress, advocating for new federal laws that would make testing and treatment for breast cancer more readily available and at lower costs, thereby opening the doors to early detection and fewer deaths.
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- General Counsel
- Member of the Firm Leadership Team
- General Counsel I Business Development, Fort Lauderdale
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- Partner, Commercial First Party Property / Insurance
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- Partner
- Director of Enterprise Applications & Integrations, Fort Lauderdale
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- Member of the Financial Management Team
- Financial Director of System Administration, Fort Lauderdale