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.

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death Barbra earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland in 1995. Since graduating law school from the University of Miami in 1998, Barbra has practiced in the area of civil litigation. During her first five years of practice, she worked as a defense attorney focusing on products liability and insurance defense. She subsequently worked for 12 years primarily in medical malpractice where she was a partner for a boutique medical malpractice defense firm. Barbra currently is of counsel at Gordon & Partners where her main practice area is medical malpractice and wrongful death.

Michael Acker has over 25 years of trial experience in all manner of personal injury litigation. He has been focused for much of that time on medical malpractice cases. Preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to a Johns Hopkins study. It is his hope that holding the healthcare system responsible when something they do, or fail to do, results in harm will make every patient’s treatment safer in the future. In addition to medical malpractice cases, Mike also works tirelessly to achieve justice for those harmed by negligence in nursing home settings, in automobile and trucking accidents, and in commercial/ retail settings. Mike received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his law degree from Boston University School of Law. He began his career at a prestigious Fort Lauderdale insurance defense firm, achieving partnership early in his career. He was there for a dozen years before turning his focus to helping the injured. Mike has held the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over 20 years. He has handled cases in nearly every county in Florida, and co-counseled with dozens of the finest lawyers in the country on cases in other states.

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury Born to Cuban and Colombian parents, Cassandra “Cassie” Lombard was raised in South Florida and is fluent in Spanish. She attended the University of Miami, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2010. While there, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and graduated in the top five percent of her class. She was also a member of the prestigious University of Miami President’s 100. She then attended the University of Miami Law School, graduating in 2013 Magna Cum Laude. She was also on the Inter- American Law Review during this time. Cassie began her internship with Gordon & Partners in 2012. One year later, she joined the firm’s Broward County office as an associate attorney. Cassie is currently a trial lawyer who has devoted her professional life to representing injured individuals in litigation. Cassie began her career at the firm handling all types of personal injury cases. In 2017, Cassie was trial counsel in a motor vehicle case where she obtained a verdict that was listed as one of Florida’s Top 100 Motor Vehicle Accident Verdicts in Florida. In 2017, Cassie began working exclusively in the firm’s tobacco litigation division. During this time, Cassie has been on trial teams that have received seven and eight figure verdicts including one that was named in the Top 100 Verdicts in Florida in 2018. During her free time, Cassie enjoys spending time with her family. Below is a list of recent verdicts that Cassie has been involved in: Duignan vs. R.J. Reynolds and Phillip Morris: $26,750,000.00 Coyne v. R.J. Reynolds: $17,589,233.00 Burgess v. R.J Reynolds: $3,000,000.00 Garcia v. Rance & X-Ray Copy Service Inc.: $254,461.00

Practice Areas: Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Abuse Gary Paige manages the Broward County office of Gordon & Partners. Throughout his legal career, he has had a multitude of highly successful results. His significant list of victories includes many seven and eight figure verdicts. He is an industry tested and proven trial attorney, as well as a highly valued member of our law firm. Gary is a fellow of The American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) and also a recipient of Martindale-Hubbell's "AV Rating"—the highest rating possible for exemplary legal service.

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury Alana Weatherstone, born and raised in South Florida, is a civil litigator who has always devoted 100 percent of her practice to injured plaintiffs. Attending Florida State University for both her undergraduate and law degree allowed her to have the unique experience of working in the Capitol during legislative session seeing firsthand the power that “big money interests” have on lobbying efforts throughout the State of Florida. This, along with Alana’s innate passion for justice, has resulted in her trying multiple cases throughout the State of Florida and representing countless clients who have been injured due to the negligence of others. After admission to the Florida Bar, she also gained admission to the Federal Bar of the Southern District of Florida. Alana enjoys being with her family and rescue dogs in her spare time.

Practice Areas: Personal Injury Protection (PIP), Diminished Value, First Party Property Erik is an attorney at Gordon & Partner’s Plantation office where he serves as the lead attorney for the firm’s Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and Diminished Value divisions. He has concentrated his practice on both first and third party insurance litigation and utilizes his experience and competitive nature to vigorously advocate on behalf of his clients. He takes pride in ensuring his clients receive proper and just compensation while providing them the individual attention they deserve. Born and raised in South Florida, Erik is a third generation attorney from Hollywood. He earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law, where he founded the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Society and was Speaker of the Senate for the Student Bar Association. Erik was awarded Senator of the Year for his commitment to the governance of the law school’s student body. Prior to law school, Erik attended the University of Florida where he graduated cum laude with degrees in Psychology and Business Administration. During his undergraduate career, Erik earned his real estate license, was a member Pi Kappa Phi, and a defensive player on the Florida Lacrosse team.

Rick Jacobs earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his law degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan. Rick Jacobs was admitted to the Florida Bar and served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade before private practice.

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.