John C. Mullin, Jr. is a practicing lawyer in the state of Florida. Attorney Mullin received his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law in 1983.

Maria Tejedor graduated from the University of South Florida, Magna Cum Laude, in 1992. In 1993, she commenced law school at Stetson University, the number one ranked law school in trial advocacy. In 1994, she participated in a college-wide competition and was selected by her peers at Stetson to join the law school’s prestigious and exclusive trial team. She spent the following two years representing Stetson College of Law in national and statewide trial competitions. Throughout the years she competed, Stetson College of Law maintained its number one national ranking in trial advocacy. In 1995, Maria Tejedor was the first-place winner of the American Criminal Defense Bar National Trial Competition . Ms. Tejedor secured second place in both the Florida Bar’s State Trial Competition and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers State Competition. She was the 1996 Regional Champion in the American Bar Association National Trial Competition and was awarded the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. In 1996, upon graduation, Stetson University College of Law presented her with the Harris Ferrell Competition Award for Individual Excellence in Intercollegiate Trial Competition. In 1996, she joined the law firm of Martinez, Manglardi and Diez-Arguelles. In 2004, she became one of the youngest women to be board certified in the state of Florida. That same year she was named a full partner at the law firm and the name was changed to Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor. In 2009, fueled by a passion for helping women and children, she founded the law firm of Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor and became its managing partner. That passion and focus have led to her numerous successful statewide appellate and Supreme Court decisions, which have established laws that protect the rights of the most vulnerable. Those include: The Supreme Court of Florida affirmed a $2,000,000.00 verdict for the parents of a baby boy who died due to the negligence of a hospital. Pub. Health Tr. of Miami-Dade Cty. v. Acanda, 71 So. 3d 782, 783 (Fla. 2011). The appellate court held that a negligent healthcare provider could not get a vulnerable patient to sign away their right to bring a lawsuit in the event of malpractice. Crespo v. Hernandez, 151 So. 3d 495, 496 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014), approved, 211 So. 3d 19 (Fla. 2016). The appellate court ruled the victim of medical malpractice had a right to their day in court. The courts had to provide one upon request. Garcia v. Lincare Inc., 906 So. 2d 1268, 1269 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005). The court held that a child who has suffered brain damage due the negligence of her hospital has a right to sue that hospital and that a law imposing a three-year limitation on such a right was not applicable. Exposito v. Pub. Health Tr. of Miami-Dade Cty., et al., 141 So. 3d 663, 664 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014). Reversing a lower court’s dismissal of brain-injured infants’ claim against a negligent hospital and proceeding to trial later resulting a several million dollar jury verdict in favor of the injured child. Mobley v. Homestead Hospital, 291 So. 3d 987 (Fla. 3 Dist., 2019) Reversed lower court’s order dismissing an injured child’s medical negligence claim based on the statute of limitations. The appellate court determined the statute of repose had not expired and allowed the case to proceed to recovery. Reyes v. Baptist Hospital et. al., 360 So. 3rd 438 (Fla. 3 Dist., 2023) Reversing a lower court’s dismissal of a brain-damaged minor child’s claim based on the statute of limitations. The appellate court ruled in favor of the injured child and allowed the claim of the child to proceed to trial. Over her career she has successfully tried numerous medical malpractice cases throughout the nation recovering over $500 million in awards for injured families. She has been awarded record verdicts in medical negligence cases, many of which are the highest ever recovered by a woman trial lawyer in her state. In the state of Florida, she has successfully tried cases in almost every county, including Dade, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Hillsborough, Clay, Polk, Leon, Broward, and Alachua. She has also been admitted to practice and has litigated cases to success on a national level. She was awarded a judgment over $64 million in a medical negligence case, making that judgment, the largest judgment entered by a jury to a single plaintiff in a medical negligence case in Orange County history. She was also awarded over $40 million dollars by a jury in a brain damage in fact case, also reflecting a record verdict for an injured child in the state of Florida. Her jury awards in medical negligence death cases have also been record-setting. In 2019, she obtained an $18 million award for the death of mothers during a delivery and 2012 an $11,600,000.00 verdict in Volusia County, which is the highest medical malpractice wrongful death verdict in the county’s history. She was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Florida Justice Association. During that time, she successfully testified before Congress and passed legislation to protect the rights of the women and children injured from malpractice. In 2011, after much success before the Florida Senate, she was appointed to the governing body of the Florida Justice Association. Ms. Tejedor focuses on medical malpractice cases, including injuries to children, as well as mass torts and dangerous drugs. She is a member of the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum. She has served as Treasurer of the Hispanic Bar Association. In 2009, she was appointed to the Orange County Grievance Ethics Committee and served as its chairperson in 2011. She is also a frequent speaker on medical malpractice. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Florida Justice Association, and in 2011 was appointed to their Executive Committee. Board certification recognizes Ms. Tejedor as a specialist in personal injury trial work. Board certification is an achievement acquired by less than 3% of all lawyers in the state of Florida. She is also recognized as an AV rated lawyer, which means she has been recognized by her peers as having reached the highest levels of professional excellence, skill, and integrity a lawyer can achieve.

David Rissman is a highly skilled litigator with a focus on wrongful death, catastrophic and personal injury, premises liability, and general civil litigation. Raised in Orlando, he graduated with honors from The University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Rissman then received his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University School of Law where he competed on the school’s nationally renowned mock trial team. After graduating from law school, Mr. Rissman joined one of Florida’s largest and most prestigious civil trial firms, where he defended major insurance companies and their insureds in a variety of civil matters. This opportunity allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the defense perspective and gain valuable insights into the strategies employed by insurance companies. Crucially, it also gave him invaluable experience in the courtroom, where he successfully tried numerous cases to verdict. Mr. Rissman then shifted has focused to representing the victims of negligence, passionately representing injured people seeking justice. Using his extensive litigation experience and his understanding of both defense and plaintiff perspectives, he now navigates the complexities of legal cases with his unique blend of precision, compassion, and determination. He leverages his insights from the defense side to provide the best results for his clients who seek compensation and restitution from the same insurance companies and corporations he used to represent. Mr. Rissman’s dedication to his clients’ rights and interests is unwavering and allows him to provide satisfaction and a sense of closure to everyone he represents.

Attorney Susan L. Stockham has been an Adoption and Reproductive Law attorney in Florida since 1982. Her practice specializes in adoption and surrogacy related legal matters. In her 30 years of practice she has assisted over 2,000 couples in domestic, international, independent and agency related adoptions; as well as surrogacy related family matters. Susan is a Florida Bar Board Certified Adoption Law Attorney and a member of the prestigious Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. Susan is also the mother of four by adoption - two adopted as young children and two adopted as adults. Susan proudly represents parties in LGTBQ (same-sex), relative, stepparent and grandparent adoptions. In addition to adoptions, Ms. Stockham has represented gestational carriers, surrogates and intended parents in building families. Susan is the recipient the of the Angel Adoption Award from The Congressional Coalition of Adoption Institute; and the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from The Florida Adoption Council. Susan L. Stockham also serves on the Florida Bar Adoption Law Board Certification Committee.

Marcella A. Taylor found herself drawn to the legal field directly out of high school, working as a paralegal. She then pursued a law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. She obtained her LL.M in Elder Law from Stetson Law School.

From clerking at law offices at a young age to attending legal networking events in high school, Justin was raised in the legal field. He’s been surrounded by law his entire life and his experience has taught him what it takes to be a successful lawyer. His compassion and understanding for his clients is his passion and what separates him from his peers. After graduating from Florida State University, Justin came back to South Florida where he was born and raised to attend law school at Nova Southeastern University and serve his community. Justin loves South Florida and wouldn’t want to practice or live anywhere else in the world. While in law school, Justin interned at the Miami-Dade Public Defenders Office where he gained invaluable experience defending the constitution and protecting people’s rights. After graduating law school, Justin hopped into a full-time civil litigation practice at Schiller, Kessler, & Gomez where he was thrown into the fire from the second he stepped into the office. Justin handled hundreds of cases during his time at SKG and he values the vast experience he gained while working there. From taking depositions to trial, Justin has the full litigation experience necessary to take on any case or task. Justin’s passion is his clients and he takes pride in providing a great client experience during a very difficult time in an individual’s life. He has dedicated his life to changing the legal landscape and making the client experience one to remember which is the emphasis behind lowercase.

Attorney Devon Workman is a Florida personal injury lawyer with extensive experience representing accident victims in Fort Lauderdale and across the state. As the founder of Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers, he focuses on protecting the rights of those injured by negligence. With a proven track record of over 1,000 successfully resolved cases and more than $30 million recovered, Attorney Workman has earned a reputation for results-driven advocacy. His legal career began at one of Florida’s largest law firms, where he honed his skills by working on a wide range of personal injury cases. There, he gained experience in managing complex legal matters and negotiating with insurance companies. However, he recognized the limitations of large firms in providing personalized attention to clients. Seeking to create a more client-focused practice, he founded Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers. At his firm, Attorney Workman ensures every client receives individualized attention and legal strategies tailored to their needs. He takes a hands-on approach, staying directly involved in all aspects of the case—from gathering evidence and consulting with medical professionals to negotiating settlements or litigating in court. His areas of practice include car accidents, truck accidents, slip-and-fall injuries, wrongful death claims, and other personal injury cases. Attorney Workman is dedicated to helping clients recover damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other impacts of their injuries. He prioritizes clear communication, providing regular updates, and answering questions promptly. Clients can rely on him to navigate the legal process efficiently and advocate for their best interests. For those seeking a skilled attorney after an injury, Attorney Devon Workman and Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers are equipped to handle cases with care and expertise. Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers - Fort Lauderdale Office 633 S Andrews Ave Ste 401, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 932-7163 Workman Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers - Clermont Office 1655 E Hwy 50 ste 316, Clermont, FL 34711 (352) 77-33866

An avid traveler and former NCAA football scholarship athlete, Shawn Hairston came to Miami to launch his legal career and experience everything the city had to offer—from its dynamic legal scene to its legendary beach clubs. As a former defense attorney, he brings firsthand knowledge from working at the very firms he now has a passion for defeating. His experience on both sides of the courtroom gives him the strategic edge to take on corporations, insurance companies, and powerful institutions, ensuring his clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve. In addition to leading the firm’s Miami practice, Shawn manages the Washington, D.C. office, leveraging his experience on Capitol Hill to navigate complex legal and policy issues. When the big players try to push you around, you need an attorney who knows how to push back—harder.

J. Hays Mathis is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Destin office. He focuses his practice on car accident cases and catastrophic injury litigation. Mr. Mathis has litigated cases from inception through trial verdict, providing dedicated and results-driven representation for his clients. Hays is admitted to all Florida State Courts, the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the Federal Northern District of Florida, and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida.