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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.

Named an Indiana SuperLawyer in personal injury in 2016 and 2017, Steve Crell has for the last 28 years aggressively represented clients in all areas of litigation, including personal injuries and wrongful death involving auto and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and nursing home negligence/abuse, and litigation involving real estate and business and labor disputes. His website devoted solely to his personal injury services, including a summary of some of the verdicts and settlements he has achieved for his clients, is here: www.stevecrelllaw.com. Mr. Crell is a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership in this exclusive group is limited to attorneys who have won at least one verdict or settlement of $1 Million or more. Less than 1% of attorneys in the United States are members. The forum recognizes attorneys with the ability to accomplish superior results in complex cases. Mr. Crell has been an innovator in the use of pre-trial and even pre-lawsuit mediation to assist clients in achieving settlements and avoiding controversies and the associated expense and stress that often accompany the protracted litigation of such disputes. When a settlement is not possible, Steve has the jury trial, court trial and arbitration experience in Federal and state courts to competently, professionally and aggressively assert, protect and defend the claims of his clients. Steve has the requisite training and has met the qualifications to mediate disputes. He is now registered with the Indiana courts as a Registered Civil Mediator. Mr. Crell also assists clients in forming businesses and creating, drafting and managing sophisticated business and corporate and real estate transactions. Mr. Crell received his B.S. degree in Accounting from Ball State University in 1985 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis in 1988, where he was a recipient of the Francis J. Feeney, Jr. tax award for academic excellence in taxation. Mr. Crell was a charter member and Barrister of the Indianapolis Chapter of the American Inn of Court, an invitation-only group of judges and trial lawyers. He has been admitted to and argued before the United States Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, the United States Tax Court, and the Indiana Supreme and Appellate courts. He is a member of the Torts and Litigation sections of the American Bar Association, The Indiana Bar Association, and the Indianapolis Bar Association, where he served on the pro-bono committee that oversees and recognizes lawyers who provide free legal services to those in need. Mr. Crell has lectured and taught classes on navigating the superior and small claims courts, and on managed health care and other business-related topics. He is the Past-President and member of the board of directors of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and Past-President and a member of the Board of Directors of Hooverwood Nursing Home, a non-profit, state of the art comprehensive nursing and rehabilitation center that specializes in the care of Alzheimer's residents. He formerly served on the board of directors of the Indiana Cancer Research Foundation.

Located in the Banker's Hill area, near downtown San Diego, California, Rodriguez Law Offices is centrally located to service clients throughout San Diego County and Southern California. Estate planning attorney Alejandra Rodriguez offers personalized care to all of her clients. A complimentary initial thirty-minute consultation is offered to all prospective clients. Ms. Rodriguez is available to meet with clients in the evening and on weekends. In addition, Ms. Rodriguez is also available for home visits upon request. Ms. Rodriguez' services include wills, revocable living trusts,irrevocable trusts, durable powers of attorney, living wills or advance health care directives, QDOTS, joint trusts for registered domestic partners, special needs trusts, trust administration and probate. Ms. Rodriguez is fluent in Spanish. If you would like to schedule your free legal consultation to learn more about California estate planning law and how it affects you and your family, please call to schedule an appointment.

Eric is passionate about helping others reach their legal goals and he looks forward to helping you. Eric has a wonderful wife, Sara, and three children, Matthew, Nicholas and Madison. Eric enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, and coaching youth basketball, soccer and baseball. Eric also volunteers in his church and the community to help others in need.

Thank you for your interest in the Jessica Corley Law Firm When life throws unexpected challenges your way because of a car accident or other injuries that were not your fault, you need more than just an attorney. You need a partner who understands your journey, empathizes with your struggles, and fights tirelessly for your rights. Jess will be more than just your attorney. Jess will be your fierce advocate, trusted ally, and tireless support system during this difficult time.

Since 1970, the Law Offices of Ray Bradley has distinguished itself as one of the premier Personal Injury law firms in Eugene, OR, Portland Oregon, and Vancouver Washington. We are a full-service law firm that handles all types of Personal Injury claims, including death or injuries caused by any sort of product, machine, or drug. Also, injuries occurring at work, construction accidents, and accidents caused by any sort of vehicle, automobile, truck, bus, motorcycle, train, or airplane. We also handle medical and professional malpractice claims, including claims against doctors, hospitals, chiropractors, attorneys, health care providers, contractors, and other professionals. Raymond Bradley and his staff strive to provide excellent and compassionate representation. With over 120 years of combined legal practice in Eugene, Portland Oregon, Vancouver Washington, we have the experience and expertise you want. We're truly concerned about your well being. We aim to nurture a personal relationship with every one of our clients and keep a "client for life" school of thought that interprets into careful personal attention and a strong bond that extends after the cases are successfully concluded. At the Law Offices of Raymond Bradley, we are committed to superior quality legal representation and aim for a lasting relationship with our clients and the community. It's an ideal mix for extraordinary legal representation. The firm is dedicated to alleviating the anxiety and stress that oftentimes results from accidents caused injuries and ensuing judicial proceedings. Our clients hold the confidence and the feel of being in control that comes from recognizing that they are completely represented by a caring and understanding team of legal professionals. Opposed to many law firms, we aren't afraid of jury trials. While the biggest majority of our personal injury claims are settled out of court, our tough reputation and winning litigation provide us with a significant bargaining chip to get full compensation for our appreciated clients through a settlement. The staff will do everything required quickly to keep you aware and knowledgeable about your specific legal problem. This means we are committed to availability and dependability: * We listen to you and care about your concerns. * We return telephone calls right away and answer your questions. * We will work hard to get the best results.

Brian Custy is no stranger to hard work, securing his first paying job in rural Colorado after 2nd grade working in grain elevators and maintaining physical jobs through college including drilling water wells, maintaining government wildlife property, and fencing acreage throughout the Rocky Mountains. He carried this work ethic through undergrad where he studied Civil Engineering while starting all 4 years on the varsity football team. Brian then attended law school where he earned scholarships based on his academic performance and graduated among the top 10 students in his law class. Following law school, Brian secured a position with a well-known Indiana and Illinois personal injury firm, where he was closely mentored and assisted the firm founder in obtaining a significant verdict in his first jury trial. Brian then accepted a position with Sidley Austin in Chicago, one of the largest and most prestigious international law firms in the world, where he represented major institutional clients including Wall Street investment banks. Desiring to be closer to his growing family and help people, Brian began representing one of Indiana’s most successful entrepreneurs and his business and personal interests before he founded Custy Law Firm. Brian was accepted to and attended the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in 2016. The Trial Lawyers College was established by legendary trial lawyer Gerry Spence to train attorneys who represent people and not insurance companies, the government or large corporations. He enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 boys, the outdoors, coaching his sons’ sports teams and working out. Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference. We’ve recently helped Clients obtain successful results in cases that other attorneys previously handled, referred over or brought us into including: - $550,000 recovered for client injured in car wreck in a case referred in by a local injury attorney; - $500,000 recovered for client hit by commercial motor vehicle after attorneys who filed the case quit and many others refused to get involved; and - $300,000 jury verdict for injured railroad worker after original union designated counsel quit the case. How did you build a successful practice? We provide the harmed with real, honest representation built on human interaction and trust. By always striving to adhere to these core principles, our Clients will be served well and our practice will benefit. What should clients look for in a lawyer? Clients should listen to their gut when selecting a lawyer to entrust with their case and lives. Clients come to us with difficult and life-changing problems that they did not create and have suffered financial losses and have often had valuable health and freedom to enjoy their lives taken from them.  Clients should ask themselves: Do I trust the lawyer? Does the lawyer listen to me? Can I communicate freely and openly with the lawyer? Does the lawyer care? If the answers to these questions are all “yes”, then the lawyer is likely one that will serve the Client’s best interests first and foremost.  Oftentimes, legal matters can take time to resolve, especially if a trial is needed to obtain a fair outcome. The strong Client and lawyer relationship is a close personal one. What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community? We focus on the Client and understanding the impact of the event at issue on the lives of them and their Family. By working to understand the true story of their situation, we are able to provide powerful and effective representation by sharing the truth with a jury or the other side.   What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Helping people who cannot help themselves through trying situations is a reward in and of itself. We often come to know our clients as friends, we spend time with them and their Families. These relationships allow us to learn and effectively share the truth of their case with jurors, judges or insurance companies as if we were telling the story of a close family member who has been harmed. Gerry Spence teaches that we cannot ask a juror to do something we will not. If we do not care about our Client and what has happened to them, we cannot ask a juror to do so. What are your other interests in addition to law? I enjoy the outdoors, being physically active, and spending time with my wife, our 3 boys and our family dog “Bandit.” Are you involved in your community? I’m an active coach of my son’s pop warner and flag football teams and a board member of Our Greater Good which focuses its efforts on improving opportunities for disadvantaged youth and strengthening family relationships.

Edward C. Lawhead, born in Chicago, Illinois, November 21, 1974; admitted to the Bar in 2007. Education: Purdue University, Bachelor of Science-Finance 1997; Valparaiso University School of Law, Juris Doctorate 2006. Associations: Lake County Bar Association; American Bar Association; Indiana State Bar Association; National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. Courts admitted into: All Courts in the State of Indiana; United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Edward C. Lawhead practices in the areas of Worker’s Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Personal Injury.

Since 1970, the Law Offices of Ray Bradley has distinguished itself as one of the premier Personal Injury law firms in Eugene, OR, Portland Oregon, and Vancouver Washington. We are a full-service law firm that handles all types of Personal Injury claims, including death or injuries caused by any sort of product, machine, or drug. Also, injuries occurring at work, construction accidents, and accidents caused by any sort of vehicle, automobile, truck, bus, motorcycle, train, or airplane. We also handle medical and professional malpractice claims, including claims against doctors, hospitals, chiropractors, attorneys, health care providers, contractors, and other professionals. Raymond Bradley and his staff strive to provide excellent and compassionate representation. With over 120 years of combined legal practice in Eugene, Portland Oregon, Vancouver Washington, we have the experience and expertise you want. We're truly concerned about your well being. We aim to nurture a personal relationship with every one of our clients and keep a "client for life" school of thought that interprets into careful personal attention and a strong bond that extends after the cases are successfully concluded. At the Law Offices of Raymond Bradley, we are committed to superior quality legal representation and aim for a lasting relationship with our clients and the community. It's an ideal mix for extraordinary legal representation. The firm is dedicated to alleviating the anxiety and stress that oftentimes results from accidents caused injuries and ensuing judicial proceedings. Our clients hold the confidence and the feel of being in control that comes from recognizing that they are completely represented by a caring and understanding team of legal professionals. Opposed to many law firms, we aren't afraid of jury trials. While the biggest majority of our personal injury claims are settled out of court, our tough reputation and winning litigation provide us with a significant bargaining chip to get full compensation for our appreciated clients through a settlement. The staff will do everything required quickly to keep you aware and knowledgeable about your specific legal problem. This means we are committed to availability and dependability: * We listen to you and care about your concerns. * We return telephone calls right away and answer your questions. * We will work hard to get the best results.

Ryan Tatum grew up on the Tatum family farm and ranch in central Oregon, where he learned the importance of hard work. He moved to the Treasure Valley to attend Northwest Nazarene University and also attended Boise State University. He worked for the Payette County Sheriff’s Office from 2005 until he left in 2013 to finish his undergrad and attend law school. While at Payette County, Mr. Tatum worked as a Detention (jail) Deputy and then as a Patrol Deputy. Mr. Tatum was a Field Training Officer, Breath Testing Specialist, DUI Detection and Legal Update Trainer, and was certified in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (A-RIDE). Mr. Tatum took calls for service of all types and specialized in DUI detection and testing. Many DUI impairments were due to alcohol, but Mr. Tatum also placed an emphasis on accurate determination of whether a driver was under the influence due to prescription drug(s) or illicit drug(s). Mr. Tatum was a resource to other officers dealing with suspected DUI-D (drugs) stops and administration of sobriety tests during Spanish language stops. Mr. Tatum led all in-county officers in both total arrests and DUI arrests in 2010, 2011, and 2012, yet he also strived to treat all individuals fairly, preserving not only incriminating evidence but also all evidence favorable to a defendant (exculpatory evidence). Mr. Tatum believed that his job as a law enforcement officer was to protect people, treat everyone fairly, and always tell the full truth about what had happened. In addition to local and administrative testimony, Mr. Tatum testified several times in federal district court on motions to suppress and at trials in cases resulting in sentences of greater than 30 years. Mr. Tatum completed a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety from Capella University, graduating Summa Cum Laude in September of 2014. In August of 2014, Mr. Tatum began law school. During the summer following his 1L year, Mr. Tatum interned at a local law office that practiced criminal defense and family law. Mr. Tatum was selected for a Summer Associate position with the same law office following his 2L year. In his 3L year, Mr. Tatum participated in the Criminal Law Clinic as a Prosecuting Extern through the Boise City Attorney’s Office, where he worked a partial deputy prosecutor’s caseload for academic credit. Like many law students, Mr. Tatum balanced studying and experiential classes with other obligations. These included staying involved in the lives of his four children, a part-time job, being a two-term President of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society Student Chapter, serving as President of the Student Bar Association, and serving in church leadership positions. Mr. Tatum graduated in the top third of his class and was admitted to the Idaho State Bar in 2017. In the fall of 2017, the Tatum family moved to Helena, MT. While in Helena, Mr. Tatum worked for the Department of Health and Human Services as a skilled and unskilled nursing home facility surveyor, auditing facilities and medical providers’ compliance with federal Medicare and Medicaid regulations as well as state regulations. When the opportunity arose to move back to the Boise area in 2018, the Tatum family did so, and Mr. Tatum accepted a position with another local law office where he practiced criminal defense and law enforcement officer representation until leaving to co-found Tatum Wysocki Law. Mr. Tatum is a member of the Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association. Prior to the closure of Concordia University-Portland, which causing the closure of Concordia Law in Boise, he also served as a mentor for law students at Concordia Law, where he was also active with leadership of the alumni association. Mr. Tatum is a devoted father to his four children. They enjoy playing basketball and tennis, rafting, camping, floating the river, and attending the children’s numerous athletic events and musical or theatrical performances.