Personal Injury

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.

Attorney Sean Brown, of Combs & Brown, LLC , is located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and he represents defendants facing criminal charges in Routt, Moffat, Grand, and Jackson Counties. He is also licensed to represent criminal defense clients in Alaska, Kentucky, Washington and Illinois. Mr. Brown has aggressively represented those charged by the government criminally in a variety of matters ranging from misdemeanors to unclassified felonies.

Attorney Vincent Carlson has been practicing in the state of Michigan since 2008 and represents clients who need help with their Bankruptcy, Social Security, Divorce & Family Law, Personal Injury, and Criminal matters.

Maria Corvaia O’Donnell founded The People’s Law Team in 2014 after a long and very successful background in insurance defense litigation. She owned one of the largest female owned insurance defense firms in the State of Florida and represented Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, State Farm, Allstate/Castle Key, Universal Property, Esurance, Mercury, Travelers, as well as other major insurance carriers throughout her long career. Ms. O’Donnell is a highly experienced attorney in the insurance arena. She has also handled sensitive Special Investigation Unit (SIU) cases for major carriers to great success. Now she uses that invaluable knowledge and experience to help the people of the State of Florida get their residential and commercial property damage claims paid.

Auto accidents cause a lot of physical and emotional stress and very often result in anxiety. Dealing with insurance agents and medical expenses can be challenging and mentally draining even if the accident was not your fault. We provide you with vigorous legal representation during these unforeseen circumstances that could continue for a long time if not taken care of by experienced professionals. Our practice is focused exclusively on personal injury related to auto accidents. We strive to achieve your goals and handle the case in a prompt, efficient and cost-effective manner. Our practice includes hit and run cases, uninsured/undersigned motorist claims, pedestrian and bicycle claims, accidents on snow and ice in both California and Nevada. We speak English, Spanish and Polish. Please do not to hesitate to message us and schedule free evaluation.

C. Randy Emory was born and raised in the small, rural town of Wilson NC. Throughout his childhood, Mr. Emory displayed many leadership qualities. In High School, Randy was President of the Student Body, also finding time to excel and letter in three sports. Ultimately, Mr. Emory decided to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his collegiate studies. While there, he continued his involvement in student government, serving on a multitude of committees. Randy also mentored children in the Big Brother Big Sister Program. He is a very proud member of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. After graduating from UNC in 1985, Mr. Emory enrolled in law school at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. While in his studies, he also interned with State Farm Insurance company. There he was able to really grasp how Insurance Companies handled their many claims that they received on a daily basis. After completing Law School, Randy worked in the claims department at State Farm Insurance for three years. While there, he handled over three thousand auto claims, gaining valuable knowledge. In 1991, Mr. Emory was able to transfer that knowledge to an established personal injury firm in Charlotte where he worked for ten years. In 2001, Randy started the Emory Law Firm, and it has been successfully operating ever since. He has handled over 16,000 auto claims during his career. Randy remains a very active member in his community, having served as Vice Chairman of the Citizen Review Board for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department. He also has taken the responsibility of helping at risk youth in his area. Mr. Emory is also a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. He currently resides with his wife Tammy and two boys.​

Welcome to Trias Mathis, P.A. My name is Larry Trias, and I am the founding partner of the firm. I focus my practice on car accident cases and insurance claims, helping individuals who are navigating some of the most challenging times in their lives. I began my legal career representing hurricane victims whose insurance companies severely undervalued the cost of repairing their homes. That experience shaped my commitment to standing up against powerful insurers and fighting for those who deserve fair compensation. My practice expanded to include representing personal injury victims, and today I continue to advocate for clients facing the lasting impact of serious accidents and denied insurance claims. I also has significant experience construction litigation. Whether representing a general contractor, property owner, or subcontractor, I provide strategic legal guidance to help resolve complex construction disputes effectively. Fluent in Spanish, my team and I are able to serve a diverse range of clients, ensuring clear communication and a full understanding of your needs and concerns. I am dedicated to providing each client with personalized attention, compassionate support, and aggressive advocacy to protect your rights and pursue the justice you deserve.

B. Spann is a native of New Orleans, La. He received a Juris Doctorate from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2021, an MBA from Tulane University Freeman School of Business in 2012, and a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts/Business from Tulane University in 2002. In addition, he was a 4 year letterwinner on the Tulane mens basketball team from 1999-2002. He is also a graduate of Jesuit Highschool in New Orleans, La. B. Spann is a trial attorney who represents parties in criminal defense, personal injury, and business law transactions. Additional, he represents various businesses, educational institutions, and individuals in various civil and commercial litigation and trial matters.

Diana Khouri is a lawyer located in Independence, Ohio practicing in criminal law.