In a nutshell, my passion has always been in public service. At the age of 18 I was working my first job as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for the City of New Chicago, Indiana. I was only on the job for 6 months, when I was in the back of an ambulance delivering a baby. I went on to become a police officer in New Chicago; and after battling frost bite for a few years, I accepted a position as Deputy Sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. During my time there I was assigned to the Patrol Division, Fugitive Division and Tourist Policing Division; I received numerous awards and honors, which I am very proud of today. I met a young woman recently at a hospital where a careless driver caused her to lose her unborn baby. The careless driver was clearly at fault, the insurance company for the careless driver never offered an apology or offered money to help with any medical bills. They only called and asked permission to inspect her car to make sure she was somehow not at fault for the accident. I met a husband and wife not long ago who were badly injured in a car accident. Their car was totaled and they were both out of work. The insurance company refused to pay for a rental car even though the accident was clearly not their fault. I talk with mothers and fathers, nurses and teachers, construction workers and police officers, people from all walks of life everyday who have been injured at no fault of their own– people who are looking for justice, fairness and help for the challenges they face each day after an accident. In each of these conversations I’m reminded why I became a trial attorney: Everyday injury and accident victims need and deserve a champion, and I would be honored to be that champion for you!

Prior to forming the law office of Westchase Law, P.A. and Westchase Title, LLC in Tampa, Florida, C. Todd Marks attended the George Mason School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Marks graded on to the Law Review and served as the Symposium Editor. Mr. Marks practiced law in Virginia and Washington, D.C. Mr. Marks began his legal career in Washington, DC and McLean, Virginia with the law firm of Shaw Pittman, LLP where he practiced in the emerging companies and commercial real estate practice groups. In the meantime, Todd remained active in local and national political campaigns. Todd eventually worked for law firms Connolly, Bove, Lodge & Hutz in the commercial litigation and bankruptcy practice groups where he developed a general practice which included estate planning and other business law matters. His experience includes real estate closings and disputes, commercial leases, commercial litigation, creditors' rights in bankruptcy, corporate formation and transactions, estate planning, employment law, and family law. Mr. Marks is the proud father of two boys and a girl. Mr. Marks serves on the Board of the Westchase Charitable Foundation and has served on the Board of Church at the Bay.

Athena Pearl Riley is a former felony prosecutor, licensed Realtor, and real estate investor. Athena’s extensive trial experience, meticulous attention to case details, and real estate background has made her the go-to attorney for individuals, investors and businesses alike seeking the zealous representation they deserve. Selected to serve as the Chief Justice of her alma mater at the University of New Mexico (UNM), Athena went on to graduate from UNM School of Law, where she was a member of her law school’s nationally ranked mock trial team, winning Regionals and advancing to Nationals. Athena received a number of distinguished honors during law school, including the American Association for Justice Partnership in Advocacy award, the American Board of Trial Advocates mock trial student of the year award, first place honors in the Mediation Competition, advancing to Regionals in the Negotiation Competition, competing in the invitation only National Institute for Trial Advocacy Tournament of Champions, and serving as the President of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Student Association. Athena was subsequently selected to be the National Trial Competition Coach for Golden Gate School of Law in San Francisco, California, where she taught for two years prior to relocating to Northwest Florida. Athena received the 2019 Florida Association for Women Lawyers "Leader in the Law" award and has dedicated her practice to protecting her clients financial and property interests. Community Involvement: Athena is very active in her community, having served on a number of local boards including United Way, Boys & Girls Club and the Healthy Start Coalition. Athena is the founding member of the Okaloosa Florida Association for Women Lawyers (OFAWL), and of Franklin’s Tree House Foundation, where her and her husband have created the “Confident Kids!” program which partners with Children in Crisis, Inc, a non-profit organization serving foster children from Okaloosa, Walton, Santa Rosa and Escambia counties. In her free time, Athena enjoys running, reading, cooking and exploring the white sand beaches and nature trails of the place she now calls home. Practice areas: Athena's practice covers a wide range of civil issues including simple to complex contract disputes, business entity incorporations, negligent and fraudulent misrepresentations, land disputes, condominium defects & HOA representation, mold litigation, unlawful detainers, evictions, and defending against federal and state civil asset forfeitures, among handling a number of other civil issues.

Practicing law in the state of Florida for over 20 years, attorney Kevin Gallagher has earned an outstanding reputation in the field of personal injury law. Working with victims of automobile accidents, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, medical malpractice, and other serious injuries, Kevin works tirelessly to ensure that every client receives the best possible verdict and/or settlement for their injuries. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Kevin attended Bowling Green State University where he earned a B.S., B.A. He then went to the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan where he received his Juris Doctor, Cum Laude. In addition, Mr. Gallagher was a member of the Law Review at Cooley Law School. While in law school, Kevin also interned for a Federal District Court Judge. An extremely caring individual, Kevin’s experience, knowledge, work ethic, determination, and will to win are applied to every case. In addition to caring for his clients, Kevin is also a strong community supporter and believes in giving back. He supports numerous charities, both in the community and in his home state. Kevin is a member of the Million Dollar Advocate Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum which are two of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. Also a member of The Verdict Club and Superior Lawyers of America, Kevin is recognized as an elite litigator for his achievements and abilities in obtaining superior verdicts and settlements.

Sam Coffey, Esq. is a trial lawyer devoted to representing individuals and their families who have been injured by the carelessness of others. He focuses his practice on handling a small number of serious injury cases involving traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), wrongful death or serious personal injury. These cases usually involve a harmful or defective product, a dangerous drug, a drunk driver or serious car accident, an airplane crash, or another type of dangerous condition. Sam Coffey also works extensively in areas relating to consumer fraud and business disputes. Sam Coffey prides himself on professionalism and pro bono work. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), a national organization of plaintiff and defense trial lawyers and judges with considerable trial experience who have been peer-selected for inclusion in this organization based upon professionalism standards.

Attorney Vivian H. Fazio is the founder and president of the Law Offices of Vivian H. Fazio, P.A., located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A veteran attorney with 20 years of experience, she serves both individual and commercial clients in South Florida in a wide range of practice areas, including personal injury, medical malpractice, and commercial litigation. She is an aggressive advocate who is dedicated to protecting the rights of her clients and providing innovative, high-quality legal counsel and personalized service.

Shannan C. Neri is the founding Attorney of Neri Law Group. Shannan C. Neri attended State University of New York at Binghamton and graduated in 1997. Ms. Neri then relocated to Columbus, Ohio to attend law school and received her Juris Doctorate Degree from The Capital University Law School in May of 2000. While attending Capital University Law School, Ms. Neri was a member of several organizations and was President of the Delta Theta Phi legal fraternity. In nearly 17 years of practice, Ms. Neri has handled personal injury and accident cases against large companies including Progressive, Geico, State Farm, Allstate, Nationwide and many others. Ms. Neri handles a wide range of cases to include cases with varying values up to the 7 figure range. Ms. Neri is a member of the American Bar Association and Manasota Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Neri is a member of the Bar Association in Florida, the District of Columbia and New York State.

Amanda Baggett is a leading female personal injury attorney in Northeast Florida. She has specialized expertise in cases involving construction law, such as roadway design and construction issues. Before becoming a partner at Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers in 2015, Amanda spent many years working as a defense counsel for contractors and engineers in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Ms. Baggett has been recognized and awarded several times for being a true advocate. She received the "Women of Influence" award by Jacksonville Business Journal in 2014, she also received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, an honor given only to 10% of all attorneys in the U.S. She's also been named repeatedly by the Super Lawyers List every year since 2009.

Travis R. Walker, Esq. is the founder of The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A. Travis is a graduate of Port St. Lucie High School, Indian River Community College, Florida Atlantic University, and Florida Coastal School of Law. Travis practices real estate law and civil litigation. He also provides consulting regarding governmental affairs and public policy. Travis found his inspiration to practice law from his involvement in public service and charities. His participation had allowed him to gain exposure towards service-oriented lawyers, and due to this, he has now been practicing law for 10 years. Travis is an active member of the community where he has served on the Economic Growth Team of Port St. Lucie, the Planning and Zoning Board of Port St. Lucie, the St. Lucie County Boys and Girls Club, United Way of St. Lucie County, and the Port St. Lucie Area Council for the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida Teen Court, the City of Port St. Lucie Police Department Youth Court, and the St. Lucie County Young Floridian Scholarship. Travis is a past president of the Port St. Lucie Bar Association. He was a Rotarian and served as Treasurer with the Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club. He is also a former board member of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce (and it's Governmental Affairs Committee), the St. Lucie County Business Alliance for Prosperity, and for the Medical Liaison Committee for the St. Lucie County Bar Association. Travis has been selected on three separate occasions by former Congressman Patrick Murphy to serve on the Service Academy Panel for the 18th Congressional District of Florida. He also has served as a Law Clerk for First District Court of Appeal Jurist Philip Padovano. Travis is a member of the Florida Bar, the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, and the Washington State Bar. Travis currently serves as a board member of the St. Lucie County Education Foundation and the Hibiscus Children’s Center, where he currently serves as Vice-Chair. He is a member of the Major B. Harding Inn of Court and the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council. His favorite quote is, “The Man in the Arena,” by Theodore Roosevelt, and, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding” -Proverbs 3:5. Travis and his wife, Anissa, are the proud parents of Travis Jr. and Abigail. He has run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and enjoys traveling to national parks, golfing, skiing, and dining at Michelin star restaurants as well as locations featured on Man v. Food. He is a huge fan of the band U2, but has an interest in a wide variety of music. He enjoys any movies starring Daniel Day-Lewis, as well as the movie Good Will Hunting. While growing up, Travis wanted to be a paleontologist. Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. We represented a property owner going through a difficult partition case with challenging Defendants. The client was overjoyed when the property sold for more than expected and when the case settled. We represented a wife going through a difficult divorce. We guided her through the process, listening to her concerns, and helping her to evaluate her options. She was so happy with our services, she recommended a friend. How did you build a successful practice? By putting the client first. It is important our clients know we don't only care about their case, but care about them as a person and that is why we will fight extra aggressively to get our clients the best result What should clients look for in a lawyer? Clients should look for an attorney who cares about them and shows that in every interaction while also showing passion for meeting their needs. Clients should look for an attorney who listens more than talks, and understands and has empathy for them. How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases? Especially in this area, local knowledge is key from real estate to family law. Knowing the energy and love the people in this area have for it helps guide us in making sure our client's goals are met in the right way. What information can you provide in a free phone consultation? We provide an evaluation of the case to determine whether we are the best fit for the case and will provide alternative options if we are not. What information do you need in a free phone consultation? A description of the case and what the client is looking to achieve. What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? Our firm prides itself on really caring about our clients and achieving the results or very close to the results they expect. Our compassion, as well as an aggressive approach to each case, is why we excel in this community. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Helping clients achieve the results they want and seeing the smile and relief on their faces when the case is closed is the most rewarding part of our jobs. What are your other interests in addition to law? I enjoy nature, especially national parks. I enjoy cycling, hiking, golf, and spending time with family. Are you involved in your community? I currently serve on the Board for the Hibiscus Children's Center as Vice-Chair. I have served on the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County Board of Directors, Board of Directors for the United Way of St. Lucie County, and the Board for Education Foundation of St. Lucie County. In the past I have also served on the Economic Growth Team of Port St. Lucie, the Planning and Zoning Board of Port St. Lucie, the Port St. Lucie Area Council for the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce. I also served as a judge for the 19th Judicial Circuit of Florida Teen Court, the City of Port St. Lucie Police Department Youth Court, and the St. Lucie County Young Floridian Scholarship. I am a Past President of the Port St. Lucie Bar Association and was a Rotarian with the Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club where I served as Treasurer. I was a board member of the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce (and it's Governmental Affairs Committee), the St. Lucie County Business Alliance for Prosperity, and for the Medical Liaison Committee for the St. Lucie County Bar Association. I have been selected twice by Congressman Patrick Murphy to serve on the Service Academy Panel for the 18th Congressional District of Florida. I am a member of the Major B. Harding Inn of Court and the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council.

I am multi-lingual with a business background, I have worked in the financial industry for over five years, I bring this experience with me to Yennes Law.