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Michael D. Sechrest is widely recognized by both his clients and the legal profession as a highly-skilled and successful expert litigator. Focused on complex, high-value, multi-party lawsuits, Mr. Sechrest has recovered tens of millions of dollars in damages for his clients. He has a solid record of excellence and applies his dedication, experience, and superior legal skills to every case he pursues. Mr. Sechrest graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 1995 with a difficult dual major in Pre-law and Criminology. He received a J.D. from the University of Florida, Frederic G. Levin College of Law in 1998. Since graduating, he has returned to the University of Florida as a guest lecturer on legal issues in construction. He also serves as an arbitrator on a multi-arbitrator panel for complex business disputes. Mr. Sechrest has represented clients in the areas of business/construction litigation, personal injury, products liability, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. His clients include injured plaintiffs, contractors, subcontractors, architects, business owners, engineers, suppliers, sureties, and lenders. He has litigated against various cities and counties within Florida, the State of Florida, and the U.S. Federal Government. In addition, he has battled against numerous insurance companies including Allstate, Nationwide, MetLife, Geico, Hartford Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway Insurance, State Farm, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, CNA Insurance, Cincinnati Insurance, Travelers, USAA Group, and Zurich Insurance. He has also taken on large corporations and institutions including Wal-Mart, BP Oil, Goldman Sachs, CVS, Publix Supermarkets, Target, Shands Hospitals, and the University of Florida. In addition, he handles OSHA proceedings, bid protests, and federal and bankruptcy claims involving construction. Mr. Sechrest clearly is not afraid to take on large and powerful defendants. His professional successes and commendations speak for themselves. Call Michael Sechrest and the firm of Warner, Sechrest, & Butts, P.A. today for a confidential consultation. We look forward to providing you with superior legal representation.

Hello. My name is Shannon Altamura, and I am an injury lawyer located in Asheboro, North Carolina. I have practiced almost exclusively in the area of injury law for nearly 13 years and have gained extensive experience helping injured clients throughout North Carolina. I have amassed a very strong record of success for my results, many of which have been published in NC Lawyer’s Weekly, but I pride myself in also treating each and every client with authentic care and compassion. When you schedule an appointment with me, you will meet directly with me rather than a paralegal and I will make myself readily available to you throughout the entire process. One of the most important parts of my job is to take as much of the stress off of you as possible and to make sure that you are well-informed and respected throughout your case. If you need me, I’m ready to help.

Personal injury litigation includes everything from car accidents to refinery explosions, and everything in between. If a person has been injured due to another person's reckless or negligent behavior, then that person likely has a valid personal injury claim. Succeeding in a personal injury case takes work and team dedicated to working every angle of claim. The Martin Law Group gets to know its clients. We takes the time to fully understand a client's damages and how they have been harmed. The team at the firm works diligently on every case to ensure negligent parties are held accountable for their actions.

Michael Galyen is the firm’s Executive Vice President and a trial attorney practicing out of Bailey & Galyen’s Fort Worth office. Michael specializes in personal injury litigation, representing those who have been hurt in Work Injuries, Truck Wrecks, Car Wrecks, and Premises Liability matters. Michael prides himself on client satisfaction and zealous representation for his clients throughout his time practicing at Bailey & Galyen.

Tyler Baker graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2019, where here earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and speech communication with an emphasis in pre-law. While in college, Tyler worked for the United States Congress, was elected Student Body President, and served as a University Ambassador. He then attended Regent University School of Law, earning his Juris Doctor. While in law school, Tyler was appointed as a representative to the Council of Graduate Students and was an active member on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Board, where he honed his skills as a negotiator. Tyler also had the opportunity to work for the prestigious law firm of McIntyre, Stein, and Ashby in Norfolk, Virginia, where he focused on business and tort litigation before moving back to Texas. Upon his return, Tyler focused his practice on personal injury and insurance litigation before joining Bailey and Galyen, where he now handles complex personal injury cases. In his free time, Tyler enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking his dog, Timber, and reading.

Scott Robelen is a Board-Certified personal injury trial attorney. Scott is a veteran litigator who has tried more than 300 cases to jury verdict over his legal career. Opposing counsel knows and respects that he will take meritorious cases to trial with extreme preparation and skill. Scott has extensive experience handling complex commercial litigation, industrial accident litigation, and catastrophic injury litigation. His verdicts have impacted the policies of police departments, correctional facilities, human resource departments, emergency rooms, universities, insurance, and corporations. Scott Robelen was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1989 and is licensed to practice in the United States Federal District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Western and Southern Districts of Texas. In 1986, he received his BBA with emphasis in Finance and Economics from the University of Oklahoma. In 1989, Mr. Robelen earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence with Distinction from the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he was a member of the honorary legal fraternity, Phi Delta Phi.

For nearly 35 years, Dean Burnetti dedicated his career to helping people who were injured by someone else's negligence. Though his years of experience and legal expertise, he helps his clients seek the best possible settlements for their injuries. Dean grew up in his hometown of Elgin, Illinois where he was born. From an early age, he knew God called him to the pulpit. As soon as he graduated from high school, he headed to Oklahoma and attended seminary training. He earned a degree in Pastoral Ministries, then relocated to Florida to find a church that needed a pastor. But before he could step up to the lectern, God called on him to move in a different direction.After earnest prayer, Dean realized that God was directing him to assist wrongful injury victims. Dean vividly recalled a time in his youth when his own father was injured in a construction site accident; an injury that impacted his entire family. So, Dean registered at Warner University in Lake Wales and earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Then, he returned to Oklahoma and attended Oral Roberts University where he earned his law degree. Afterward, he came back to Florida and took the Florida Bar examination to become a licensed attorney. In his early years as a lawyer, Dean centered his practice on clients with workplace injuries. He became so intrigued with Florida’s Workers’ Compensation laws, that he decided to become Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law. He then took The Florida Bar’s challenging examination and passed the test on his first attempt. After the new millennium, God called upon Dean to expand his practice. Consequently, Dean opened his doors to victims of all types of accidents. Since Florida's Civil Injury Laws piqued his interest, Dean aspired to become Board Certified again. So, he took and passed The Florida Bar’s difficult test which Board Certified him in Civil Trial Law. Because Dean Burnetti is Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Workers’ Compensation Law, the Florida Bar recognizes him as an expert attorney in these areas. Florida’s Board-Certified attorneys are the only lawyers allowed to call themselves “specialists” or “experts” in their field of certification. Additionally, Board Certified attorneys must participate in hours of continuing legal education each year and be re-examined every five years to maintain their Board-Certified status. Only about 7% of Florida attorneys are actually Board Certified, and only a small fraction of those have the distinct honor of being Double Board Certified. Dean Burnetti is ONE OF ONLY FOUR attorneys in all of Florida who is Florida Bar Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Workers’ Compensation Law!

For nearly 35 years, Dean Burnetti dedicated his career to helping people who were injured by someone else's negligence. Though his years of experience and legal expertise, he helps his clients seek the best possible settlements for their injuries. Dean grew up in his hometown of Elgin, Illinois where he was born. From an early age, he knew God called him to the pulpit. As soon as he graduated from high school, he headed to Oklahoma and attended seminary training. He earned a degree in Pastoral Ministries, then relocated to Florida to find a church that needed a pastor. But before he could step up to the lectern, God called on him to move in a different direction.After earnest prayer, Dean realized that God was directing him to assist wrongful injury victims. Dean vividly recalled a time in his youth when his own father was injured in a construction site accident; an injury that impacted his entire family. So, Dean registered at Warner University in Lake Wales and earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Then, he returned to Oklahoma and attended Oral Roberts University where he earned his law degree. Afterward, he came back to Florida and took the Florida Bar examination to become a licensed attorney. In his early years as a lawyer, Dean centered his practice on clients with workplace injuries. He became so intrigued with Florida’s Workers’ Compensation laws, that he decided to become Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law. He then took The Florida Bar’s challenging examination and passed the test on his first attempt. After the new millennium, God called upon Dean to expand his practice. Consequently, Dean opened his doors to victims of all types of accidents. Since Florida's Civil Injury Laws piqued his interest, Dean aspired to become Board Certified again. So, he took and passed The Florida Bar’s difficult test which Board Certified him in Civil Trial Law. Because Dean Burnetti is Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Workers’ Compensation Law, the Florida Bar recognizes him as an expert attorney in these areas. Florida’s Board-Certified attorneys are the only lawyers allowed to call themselves “specialists” or “experts” in their field of certification. Additionally, Board Certified attorneys must participate in hours of continuing legal education each year and be re-examined every five years to maintain their Board-Certified status. Only about 7% of Florida attorneys are actually Board Certified, and only a small fraction of those have the distinct honor of being Double Board Certified. Dean Burnetti is ONE OF ONLY FOUR attorneys in all of Florida who is Florida Bar Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Workers’ Compensation Law!

For nearly 35 years, Dean Burnetti dedicated his career to helping people who were injured by someone else's negligence. Though his years of experience and legal expertise, he helps his clients seek the best possible settlements for their injuries. Dean grew up in his hometown of Elgin, Illinois where he was born. From an early age, he knew God called him to the pulpit. As soon as he graduated from high school, he headed to Oklahoma and attended seminary training. He earned a degree in Pastoral Ministries, then relocated to Florida to find a church that needed a pastor. But before he could step up to the lectern, God called on him to move in a different direction.After earnest prayer, Dean realized that God was directing him to assist wrongful injury victims. Dean vividly recalled a time in his youth when his own father was injured in a construction site accident; an injury that impacted his entire family. So, Dean registered at Warner University in Lake Wales and earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Then, he returned to Oklahoma and attended Oral Roberts University where he earned his law degree. Afterward, he came back to Florida and took the Florida Bar examination to become a licensed attorney. In his early years as a lawyer, Dean centered his practice on clients with workplace injuries. He became so intrigued with Florida’s Workers’ Compensation laws, that he decided to become Board Certified in Workers’ Compensation Law. He then took The Florida Bar’s challenging examination and passed the test on his first attempt. After the new millennium, God called upon Dean to expand his practice. Consequently, Dean opened his doors to victims of all types of accidents. Since Florida's Civil Injury Laws piqued his interest, Dean aspired to become Board Certified again. So, he took and passed The Florida Bar’s difficult test which Board Certified him in Civil Trial Law. Because Dean Burnetti is Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial Law and Workers’ Compensation Law, the Florida Bar recognizes him as an expert attorney in these areas. Florida’s Board-Certified attorneys are the only lawyers allowed to call themselves “specialists” or “experts” in their field of certification. Additionally, Board Certified attorneys must participate in hours of continuing legal education each year and be re-examined every five years to maintain their Board-Certified status. Only about 7% of Florida attorneys are actually Board Certified, and only a small fraction of those have the distinct honor of being Double Board Certified. Dean Burnetti is ONE OF ONLY FOUR attorneys in all of Florida who is Florida Bar Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Workers’ Compensation Law!

The Kennedy Law Group was founded on the concept of providing prompt, aggressive representation to our clients. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services available. We urge you to ask around. We think you will be convinced that we are the lawyers for you. Many times people do not seek the guidance of an attorney for fear that doing so would be too expensive and complicated. The Kennedy Law Group alleviates those fears right away. Your first consultation is always FREE. During that first meeting, you will find out whether your problem requires the assistance of an attorney and what we can do to help. Fees and costs are discussed upfront. In personal injury cases, fees are based on a contingency basis. You pay no fee unless we win your case. The fee is paid at a percentage of the money you recover. In certain circumstances, we may determine that your legal needs would be better served by referring your case to one of our co-counsel law firms. This would only be done after consultation with you. Of course, we would only refer your case if we are completely confident that such referral is absolutely in your best interest. The co-counsel referral would be done without you incurring any additional attorney fees or costs. Finally, we never represent insurance companies; only individuals like you. Therefore, we don't hold back when going after an insurance company for fear of them cutting off their business from us.