John D. Mallah
Attorney Mallah is a 20 year “AV” rated, nationally recognized trial lawyer. The National Law Journal featured Attorney Mallah as a leading Trial Lawyer. John is admitted as a member of the Florida, Washington D.C., New York, and Federal Trial bars. John has tried cases to verdict in five (5) states and thirteen (13) different Federal jurisdictions. John has obtained multiple Million Dollar Verdicts.








Javier Delgado
 Attorney Delgado is a former Insurance Company lawyer. His background as a lawyer includes extensive experience in first party insurance disputes. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Delgado was a former Insurance Company Adjuster for 6 years and has experience meeting with property owners, scoping damages, preparing estimate of damages using Boechs and Exactimate software systems. Mr. Delgado has had the unique experience of providing both legal analysis for the Insurance Company as a lawyer and also understands what motivates the Insurance Adjuster on a day to day basis.




James L. Dennis
For over 20 years, Attorney James L. Dennis was the Managing Attorney or Senior Trial Attorney for the biggest Insurance Companies in the world including, AIG, Nationwide, Firearm’s Fund and AETNA Insurance Companies. Jim has tried in excess of 70 jury trials in State and Federal courts and argued appeals before The Supreme Court of the State of Florida and the Federal Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.




Jeremy Hogan
Attorney Hogan is admitted to practice in California and Florida, where he has represented some of the largest Insurance Companies in the world. Mr. Hogan’s experience includes defending Insurance Companies following the disastrous California 1993 Northridge Earthquake.




Natalie A. Jackson
Attorney Natalie A. Jackson is a former Naval Intelligence Officer and worked in a 6 person think tank at the Pentagon. Natalie received the Joint Service Achievement Medal while working for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Natalie is a seasoned trail lawyer, having taken over 100 cases to trial through verdict. Prior to joining The Garfinkel Trial Group, Natalie was the managing partner of a litigation law firm.




Eric T. Kirk
Attorney Eric T. Kirk has prosecuted hundreds of lawsuits in the last 12 years. Mr. Kirk has also authored several books for a respected legal publisher. Eric is a member of both The New York and Florida Bar and has thousands of hours of courtroom experience.







Keith Lambdin
 Attorney Lambdin represented Insurance Companies for 18 years and has tried cases both for and against Insurance Companies.










Chad J. Lucas
Attorney Chad Lucas is a graduate of Florida State University. Chad was a member of the Moot Court Board in Law School and won several Moot Court Competitions while in school. Chad has represented Insurance Companies for the past 11 years. His experience is extensive in first party property claims and insurance defense claims, representing clients like AIG, GEICO, and other major insurance companies. Chad has recently “switched” sides, and now only represents Condominium Associations and individuals against insurance companies in first-party property damage claims.

Karen Marcell
Attorney Karen Marcell attended law school in New York and graduated with honors. Prior to law school, Ms. Marcell graduated at the top of her class and received valedictorian honors. Attorney Marcell is licensed to practice law in the states of Florida, New York and New Jersey. For 13 years Karen’s legal career has focused on representing plaintiffs against the insurance industry. Karen graduated from law school in New York with honors in 1994. Prior to law school, Ms. Marcell graduated at the top of her class and received valedictorian honors.


Rafael Martínez, J.D. (Case Manager)
Rafael Martínez earned his Juris Doctor degree from the most prestigious University in Puerto Rico where he is admitted to practice law. Rafael has been recognized as an All American Scholar and is the recipient of the United States Achievement Award. Rafael is fully bilingual and has extensive legal experience in Insurance Law and Construction Law. Licensed in Puerto Rico only.




Daniel Newchurch
Attorney Newchurch is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and assists Hurricane Katrina survivors with their legal claims.









Cristina Ramirez, J.D (Case Manager)
Cristina Ramirez is an attorney from Colombia. Cristina daily efforts focus on document review and preparation. Cristina reviews insurance policies and studies insurance coverage issues. Licensed in Colombia, South America only.






John M. Schwartz
Attorney Schwartz is a Double Board Certified lawyer with 30 years experience. Mr. Schwartz and Mr. Garfinkel have worked together for 15 years. Mr. Schwartz attended Stetson and the UT Law School where he was a Law Review Editor.








Laurence Trias
Laurence Trias immigrated into the United States at the age of nine from Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Trias later obtained his Juris Doctor in the United States and concentrates his work at the Garfinkel Trial Group on Insurance Policy coverage review.







Brian E. Wiklendt (Case Manager)
Wiklendt graduated from Emory University in Atlanta Georgia and then became Editor of his Law Review. Mr. Wiklendt represented the largest Insurance Companies in the country for 10 years prior to joining Garfinkel Trial Group. Brian is admitted to practice law in Georgia where he previously worked for Alston & Bird, LLP. Not admitted to pratice Law in Florida.  




David P.Yon
Attorney David P. Yon is an 11 year trial lawyer. David spent the majority of his career defending insurance companies before joining Garfinkel Trial Group. David’s experience as a former Insurance Company lawyer is an invaluable asset which allows him to obtain the best results possible litigating hurricane claims. David is admitted to both the Florida and Connecticut Supreme Court.




Mary J. Perry
A graduate of Harvard Law School in 1988. Attorney Perry, has worked for some of the most prestigious law firms in America. Mary is admitted to practice law in Florida, Texas, Alabama and Mississippi. Mary has extensive experience in Commercial and Tort Civil Litigation and has worked extensively in cases involving Class Actions, Racketeering, Fraud, Breach of Contract and Breaches of Fiduciary Duties.