BITMAN LAW - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Partner / Orlando
• Partner at Bitman

Allison Morat is a partner at Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC. Her practice areas include appellate law, business litigation, and consumer finance litigation. She is experienced in representing financial institutions in complex mortgage foreclosures, declaratory claims, and quiet title actions, among others. She has successfully represented clients in state, appellate and federal court. Allison focuses on developing cutting-edge legal strategies that are tailored to each client's individual needs while ensuring quality service and maintaining effective results. Practice Areas Practice Areas

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Partner / Orlando
• Partner at Bitman

Christopher O'Brien is a partner at Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC. Christopher's practice focuses on residential real estate transactions, timeshare, and foreclosure litigation. With a knack for attention to detail, he possesses the ability to apply his finely tuned business principles to the practice of law; allowing him to achieve the best possible results for his clients. Christopher attended Mount Saint Mary's University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in English Literature and a Minor in History. After graduation, Christopher worked in Information Technologies with a Fortune 500 Company before returning to school to earn his Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. During his time at Barry, Christopher was a delegate to the Environmental Responsibility Committee and a founding member of the Energy Club. Following his first year of school, Christopher took the opportunity to study abroad in El Escorial, Spain. His coursework included Transnational Security and Comparative Law. While enrolled at Barry, Christopher excelled academically and was awarded the book award in Trial Advocacy. He was an active member in the Barry community, volunteering with the school's Juvenile Life Without Parole Defense Resource Center, assisting attorneys across the state in the aftermath of the Graham decision. After graduating from law school, Christopher began his career in general civil practice focusing on Foreclosure Defense, Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Eviction. Christopher became a partner at Pearson Bitman before founding Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC in early 2019. Practice Areas Practice Areas

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Associate / Tampa

Cynthia M. Whitman was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Tampa in 2010. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a Copy Editor for the Tampa Tribune. She received a scholarship to attend Western Michigan University, Thomas M. Cooley Law School, graduating Cum Laude in 2016. While in law school, Ms. Whitman received Book Awards in Legal Writing, Scholarly Writing and Pre-Trial Skills. She served as Senior Articles Editor for the Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law, and was an active member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Society. Ms. Whitman represented Thomas M. Cooley Law School as a Governor of the Florida Bar Young Lawyer's Division, Law Student Division, from 2015 to 2016. Cynthia joined the Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC Tampa team in late 2018. She is currently a member of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, Hillsborough County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and The Florida Bar Young Lawyer's Division. She is also admitted to practice in the Middle District of Florida. Practice Areas Practice Areas

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Partner at Bitman, O'Brien & Mora

Jim Talley is a partner at Bitman, O'Brien & Morat, PLLC's Orlando office. Jim has broad and diverse experience in various areas of law, including construction related disputes; ownership disputes within business entities; real property litigation; contract litigation; business tort disputes including fraud and misrepresentation claims; intellectual property disputes; franchise disputes; and other special and unique business disputes. Jim has practiced law for over 4 decades and has resolved matters by way of jury trials, non-jury trials, arbitration, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolution procedures. Jim's focus is to achieve the best "bottom line" result for his client and their unique situation. Practice Areas Practice Areas

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Partner / Orlando
• Partner in the Orlando

Kristen Crescenti is a partner in the Orlando office of Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC. Kristen manages the firm's real estate department and facilitates residential and commercial transactions. She is also well-versed in litigation, and is experienced in all stages of civil litigation, which includes trial and appellate practice in state and federal courts. Kristen has successfully represented clients in complex business disputes, as well as litigation involving claims of breach of contract, torts, foreclosures, fraud, and estate matters. Kristen enjoys the gratification that comes with her career and believes her hard work and

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Partner / Orlando

Meghan Keane was born and raised in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida. She attended the University of Central Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Minor in Real Estate. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. During her law school days, Meghan participated in the Children and Families Clinic where she served as appointed counsel in several delinquency and dependency proceedings and went on to receive the book award for the class. While in the Children and Families clinic, Meghan was selected to escort a juvenile to Michigan to testify in a human trafficking trial. Before coming to Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC, Meghan worked as a coverage attorney where she attended over 2,500 foreclosure hearings throughout Central Florida. Meghan now resides in Winter Springs, FL and practices real property law with an interest in Plaintiff's foreclosure work. Practice Areas Practice Areas

Job Titles:

• Senior Counsel
• Senior Counsel / Orlando

Pamela M. Patterson grew up in South Florida and received a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Florida International University in 2013, which is where she discovered her passion for the law. In her time before law school she was the Administrator of a Home Health Agency that serviced all of Broward County. She went on to attend Barry University School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2019. While in law school, Pamela received book awards in Contracts, Florida Contracts, Legal Research and Writing, Torts, and Civil Procedure. She served as the Lead Articles Editor for the Barry Law Review, and was the Director of Inter-School Competitions and a competitor on the Barry Moot Court Honors Board. During her second year of school she clerked for the Honorable Kevin B. Weiss at the Ninth Judicial Circuit, Civil Division. Pamela joined the Bitman, O'Brien & Morat team originally as a Law Clerk during her last semester, and then as an attorney in 2019. Practice Areas Practice Areas

Job Titles:

• Partner
• Partner / Tampa

Paula Rousselle has 36 years of experience in civil trial practice, handling litigation and arbitrations. She received her B.S. (1976), and her J.D. (1979), from Stetson University. The primary area of her practice involves the defense of medical malpractice cases, including the defense of both physicians and hospitals in litigation, arbitration, and Department of Health investigations. She also handles the defense of premises liability and product liability cases for major grocery store chains and for physician practice locations and a hospital. She has handled the defense of automobile, bad faith, PIP/UM, and general insurance litigation. She has participated in seminars and lectures for physicians, chiropractors, nurses, insurance adjusters, hospital administrators, and risk managers. Paula joined the Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC's Tampa team in late 2018. She is a member of the Florida Bar, the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Florida Defense Lawyers Association, and the Defense Research Institute. Ms. Rousselle is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Ms. Rousselle is "ÀV' rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She has been selected for inclusion in Leading Tampa Attorneys, in the area of medical malpractice. Paula has served on the Board of Directors of Chair Scholars, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education of children with severe disabilities who for economic reasons would not be able to continue their education. She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am Golf tournament, dedicated to raising money for four chosen charities in the Tampa Bay area. She is an avid golfer and is a member of Old Memorial Golf Club. Practice Areas Practice Areas

Job Titles:

• Managing Partner
• Managing Partner / Orlando
• Managing Partner and Co - Founder of Bitman
• Managing Partner and Co Founder

Ronnie Bitman is the managing partner and co founder of Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC. He has been recognized as a Florida attorney by various publications. He is general counsel to several business clients, advising on overall business strategy, risk prevention, transactions, litigation, and appeals. Ronnie Bitman is the managing partner and co-founder of Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC. He has been recognized as a premier Florida attorney by various publications. He is general counsel to several business clients, advising on overall business strategy, risk prevention, transactions, litigation, and appeals. A Sports Management major heading the firm's Sports & Entertainment practice group, Ronnie represents celebrities, TV personalities, content creators, models, athletes, musicians, and sports clubs in various business dealings and litigation matters. Ronnie acts as local (Florida) counsel for multiple firms, often handling complex and high-profile litigation for celebrity clientele such as Justin Bieber, the Estate of Michael Jackson, Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian, Lindsay Lohan, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex (Markle) In 2022, Ronnie created influencer counsel, a new division of Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC focused on representing athletes, bloggers, celebrities, content creators, influencers, models and the like. This division represents these individuals and personal brands in the all aspects of contract law, intellectual property protection, defamation suits, FTC compliance, negotiations of compensation, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) protection. Ronnie litigates a wide range of complex and unique matters, including defamation and first amendment matters, employment law, class actions, social media and influencer matters, contract negotiations/litigation, partnership disputes, and general business law. He also remains a mainstay in Florida's consumer financial services litigation scene, overseeing one of the state's most robust residential foreclosure practices representing banks and mortgage servicers. Aside from handling the firm's day-to-day management and operations, Ronnie also serves on various groups, committees, and organizations. He currently serves on the advisory board of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, is a member of the George C. Young American Inn of Court (Orange County, FL), and is an appointee of the Florida Supreme Court, sitting on the Business Law Civil Jury Rules Committee. Ronnie earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and his law degree from Indiana University Maurer School of Law. He is a member of the California Bar, New York Bar, Florida Bar, and Washington D.C. Bar. He has been admitted to practice before various federal courts and the United States Supreme Court. Practice Areas Practice Areas

Job Titles:

• Senior Counsel
• Senior Counsel in

Samantha Darrigo Bossardt is a senior counsel in Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC's Tampa office. Her practice areas include residential foreclosure litigation and personal injury. Samantha has tried many highly contested and heavily litigated residential foreclosure actions and handled countless complex litigation cases across the state of Florida. Samantha's experience and attention to detail has resulted in many favorable rulings for her clients. Practice Areas Practice Areas

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Attorney
• Associate Attorney / Orlando, FL
• Associate Attorney at Bitman

Taylor Selig is an Associate Attorney at Bitman O'Brien & Morat PLLC. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Murray State University and attended Florida Coastal School of Law, graduating with honors for her extensive pro bono work. For the past three years, she has participated as a mentor for University of Central Florida students who are taking their final legal studies and professionalism classes. Taylor assists University of Central Florida seniors pursuing law degrees by reviewing their resumes, providing feedback, and doing mock interviews to ensure they were prepared for their future legal careers. Taylor, alongside Ronnie Bitman, will be assisting Influencer Counsel, the new division of Bitman O'Brien & Morat, PLLC, focused on representing bloggers, athletes, celebrities, content creators, influencers, models and the like. She will be representing and providing legal counsel to these individuals in regards to contract law, compensation negotiation, intellectual property protection, defamation suits, FTC compliance, and name, image and likeness (NIL) protection. Taylor actively participates in numerous organizations within the legal community. She has been honored with serving on the board for the Seminole Florida Association for Women Lawyers (SFAWL) for several years. Taylor is a native of Louisville, Kentucky and lives in Orlando, FL with her husband. When she isn't working or volunteering she enjoys traveling. Practice Areas Practice Areas