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1 FORMIDABLE. INNOVATIVE. RELENTLESS. EXPERIENCE. TEAMWORK. RESULTS S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1430, Orlando, Florida (407)

Dale T. Gobel Founding Partner Email: dgobel@gobelflakes.com Tel:(407) 455-5167 Dale was born in Montgomery, Alabama and was raised in Greenville, South Carolina.

2 Dale T. Gobel Founding Partner Tel:(407) Dale was born in Montgomery, Alabama and was raised in Greenville, South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in business administration from University of Georgia in 1990, and his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in After graduating from law school in 1993, Dale began his career in the Central Florida area. Dale has experience in a variety of practice areas and focuses primarily on business litigation, insurance defense, and appeals. He has litigated a variety of business related issues including toxic torts, partnership and shareholder disputes, contract disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, business related civil theft, corporate employment agreements, corporate officer and director defense, disputes regarding complex land and asset management agreements, defense of charges by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, brokerage disputes, licensing agreements, sexual harassment claims, and Americans with Disabilities Act claims. Dale has litigated extensively in the area of insurance defense, including defense of personal injury claims, defense of first-party contract claims, and defense of extracontractual claims, and has extensive appellate experience. Dale devotes a significant portion of his practice to the defense of complicated injury cases including high medical damage claims, and employs an innovative approach to defending those claims. Dale is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and the United State District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

3 Valencia Percy Flakes Founding Partner Tel:(407) Valencia was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree, cum laude, from the University of Virginia and obtained her Juris Doctorate degree, with honors, from the University of Florida College of Law in While attending the University of Florida, Valencia was a legal research and writing teaching fellow, a member of the Umoja Law journal, and a research assistant for the Constitution Revision Commission. She received a book award in Family Law, and Legal Research and Writing and was a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity. Valencia participated in the Mediation clinic and was a Certified County Court Mediator in Alachua County, Florida. In addition, she was a Certified Legal Intern with the Ocala County State Attorney s Office, where she worked in the misdemeanor division. Valencia also interned with the Honorable Judge Donald Graham as a summer law clerk at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. After graduating from law school, Valencia began her career in Tampa, Florida where she focused primarily on business litigation which included trademark infringement, franchise litigation, housing authority litigation, landlord tenant disputes, consumer litigation (including claims under Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act), and construction litigation. She also represented management in various aspects of Labor and Employment law including claims involving, race discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and sexual harassment. Valencia has experience appearing before Administrative Law Judges as well as state and federal court judges. Since moving to the Central Florida area in 2001, she has focused primarily on the representation of insurance carriers in all aspects of insurance defense including personal injury protection, uninsured motorist, bodily injury, property, as well as the investigation and litigation of fraudulent insurance claims. Valencia is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and all Florida United States District Courts and is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

4 Jeffrey G. Regenstreif Partner Tel:(407) Jeffrey was born in Rochester, New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Rochester in 1989, and his Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University in Jeffrey practiced in New York for seven years prior to moving to Florida. During that time, he worked as an assistant public defender, acquiring and developing skills examining witnesses, investigating facts and conducting trials of criminal cases to both bench and jury. Jeffrey moved to Central Florida in 2001 and began his career here litigating in a broad range of areas including property and casualty insurance coverage, insurance defense and product liability defense. He currently defends both first and third-party insurance claims. Jeffrey has also handled a number of wrongful death claims on behalf of the deceased s families, has probated a number of estates, and has assisted several clients through their divorce proceedings. He is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts.

5 Lori Kemp Ostlie Partner Tel:(407) Lori was born in Miami, Florida and grew up in Miami and Boca Raton, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Florida in She received her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in While attending Nova Southeastern University, Lori received the book award for Legal Research and Writing. She also participated in moot court competitions and was a Certified Legal Intern with the Broward County State Attorney s Office, where she worked in both County Court and in the Homicide Division. Lori began her career in South Florida, focusing on medical malpractice and wrongful death defense. Lori moved with her family to Central Florida in Lori has practiced complex civil litigation for 20 years. As a partner, Lori has experience in a variety of practice areas and focuses primarily on insurance defense. She has worked closely with various national insurance companies and has litigated extensively in all aspects of insurance defense cases, including defense of personal injury claims, auto negligence claims, wrongful death claims, medical malpractice claims, negligent security claims, premises liability claims, product liability claims, first party contract claims, extra-contractual claims, fraudulent insurance, and property claims. Lori also currently focuses on pursuing affirmative litigation against various medical providers for fraudulent billing and uses the information obtained during this litigation in her defense of insureds and the companies who insure them. Lori is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

6 Amy N. Breazeale Partner Tel:(407) Amy was raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In 1996, she graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), magna cum laude, with a degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. While pursuing her degree at USM as a full time student, Amy also worked full time as a sheriff s deputy/correctional officer for the Forrest County Sheriff s Department. Amy later returned to Forrest County during the course of her legal studies to intern as an Assistant District Attorney. Amy received her Juris Doctorate from the Tulane School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1999, after which she moved to Pensacola, Florida where she practiced until During that time, Amy worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Escambia County, Florida. In 2001, Amy began practicing exclusively civil litigation, including personal injury claims involving not only automobile accidents but also premises liability cases, first party coverage disputes, construction defect and PIP litigation. In 2006, Amy joined as partner in the formation of a law firm representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation where she worked until moving to Orlando, Florida in As a result of representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Amy has a unique perspective on litigating personal injury claims. This experience often time allows her to anticipate the opposing counsel s strategy and assists in the preparation of her clients cases. Since relocating to the Central Florida area, Amy continues to focus her practice in civil and commercial litigation. She is licensed to practice in all Florida and Alabama state courts and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida.

7 Thomas J. Slogar Of Counsel Tel:(407) Tom was born in Clearwater, Florida but raised in Titusville. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida. Tom worked extensively in litigation as a legal assistant for ten years and earned the University of Central Florida Legal Assistant Award of Distinction in Tom attended law school at the University of Akron where he worked with the trial team, interned with the City of Stow Law Department and Prosecutor s office, and was selected to Who s Who Among American Law School Students. Tom received his Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law in Tom has practiced in Orlando since 1999 and has litigated in state and federal courts throughout Florida. He has extensive litigation experience in insurance defense, including personal injury claims involving premises liability, automobile collisions, trucking accidents and also employment practices liability and product liability. Tom is a member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church of Oviedo. He has worked with the American Heart Association (Heart Walk Team Captain, , Heart Walk Logistics Committee, , and Advocacy Team, 2012), the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan 5k volunteer, ), and the University of Akron School of Law (Admission Ambassador, 2007-Present). Tom is also an adjunct professor for the University of Central Florida's College of Health and Public Affairs (Legal Studies program). Tom is licensed to practice in all Florida state courts and in the United State District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

8 Miguel R. Acosta Of Counsel Tel:(407) Miguel was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Prior to starting high school, his family moved to Homewood, Illinois and then later to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Miguel received his undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Tampa in 2004 in criminology. He graduated from the Florida State University College of Law in 2007 cum laude. While in law school, he interned as a law clerk for a semester at the Florida Supreme Court, was competitively selected for three law journals, and earned two book awards (highest grade in class). Miguel began his legal career on active duty with the United States Air Force as a Judge Advocate. He was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland and then at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, in Washington, D.C. During his time in the Air Force, Miguel tried over 45 federal jury and bench trials as an Air Force prosecutor, defense counsel, or Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. He also acted as government representative in two labor arbitrations, litigated in several administrative boards, and handled a variety of torts filed against the Air Force. Miguel deployed to Iraq in 2009 for six months during which he managed the high threat detainee investigations in southern Iraq. After separating honorably from active duty, Miguel clerked for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in Orlando. In January 2014, Miguel joined Gobel Flakes, LLC, and he now litigates in both state and federal court, primarily in the areas of personal injury defense, commercial litigation, land-lord tenant disputes, and appeals. Miguel continues to serve as a major in the Florida Air National Guard. He is also active in the local community. He volunteers at the Orange County Legal Aid Society, is a board member of the Christian Service Center (homeless prevention non-profit), is a guest lecturer for the Legal Studies Program at the University of Central Florida, is a leaders fellow at the James Madison Institute, and is the social chair for the Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar. Miguel is licensed to practice in all Florida state courts and in the United State District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals.

9 Heather Truitt Associate Tel:(407) Heather was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and moved to Orlando when she was ten years old. She received her undergraduate degree in 2006 from the University of Florida in political science and a certificate in international relations. In 2010, Heather graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law. During her last semester of law school, she had the honor of completing a judicial internship with the Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich of the Middle District of Florida, Tampa, FL. Heather was subsequently admitted to the Florida Bar that same year and began her law career as an Assistant Public Defender in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit where she tried several criminal cases. Heather now litigates in the area of insurance defense, specifically personal injury protection and motor vehicle accident claims. Since returning to Orlando in 2010, Heather has joined the Board of Directors for the Primrose Center and is an active member of the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers. She is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts.

10 Michelle Concepcion Of Councel Tel:(407) Michelle was born in Ohio but has spent most of her life in Florida, both in Ft. Myers and Orlando. She has a Bachelor s degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida (1996). After completing her undergraduate degree she worked for several years for a large property and casualty insurance company, handling all types of insurance claims and serving as a commercial underwriter. Michelle obtained her Juris Doctorate degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Florida A & M University College of Law in 2006, where she served as the Articles Editor for the Law Review, Student Bar Association Secretary, and competed in the BMI Entertainment and Communications Law Moot Court Competition. While attending law school Michelle also worked as a Judicial Intern with the Middle District of Florida U.S. Attorney s Office (2005) and clerked with a local litigation firm ( ). Michelle has experience handling various types of civil matters with a focus on litigation, including complex commercial, contract disputes, insurance coverage, construction defects, premises liability, personal injury, appeals and civil rights. Michelle has represented individuals, schools, municipalities, large retailers, and various types of business owners. Her practice currently concentrates on defense of personal injury cases, as well as the representation of insurers for all types of casualty claims and insurance coverage questions. Michelle is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the Middle District of Florida, the Southern District of Florida, and Northern District of Florida. She is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, CFAWL, and has been named in SuperLawyers, Rising Star, Civil Litigation

11 Matthew J. Haftel Partner Tel: (407) Matt Haftel was admitted before the Florida Bar in 2000 and is admitted before the United States Middle District Court and the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Haftel received his B.B.A. in 1990 from The George Washington University and his J.D. in 1999 from Stetson University college of Law. He is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, and the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Mr. Haftel s civil trial practice includes cases involving Governmental Liability, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Construction Litigation, Automobile Liability and Insurance Coverage, in both federal and state courts. Mr. Haftel has also handled numerous appeals. He is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell which bestowed on him the preeminent AV rating.

12 William K. Pratt Partner Tel:(407) Bill is a Partner, practicing insurance defense throughout the entire state of Florida. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware and raised in West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania. He graduated high school in Gainesville, Florida. Thereafter, he attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Bill then attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan, now known as Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. After graduating law school, Bill became a member of the Florida Bar in the fall of Throughout his 16 years, Bill has dedicated his practice to defending insurance companies and their insureds in home, auto, and commercial claims. Bill has significant experience with investigation of fraudulent or suspicious claims involving automobile accidents, personal injury protection, bodily injury, property and commercial claims. Bill has worked closely, with both large and small insurance companies, to assist with their claims handling practices. In addition, Bill is a frequent lecturer at seminars and conferences on topics concerning legal issues and trial practice, general insurance defense and SIU matters. Bill routinely provides continuing education training on various issues for insurance companies and insurance organizations throughout Florida and the United States. Bill is admitted to practice law in all Florida state courts and in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

13 Scott M. Rensch Associate Tel: (407) Scott was born in California and raised in Hawaii before moving eastward to the Sunshine State. He attended the University of Central Florida and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies and Social and Behavioral Sciences. After a brief but successful career in the hotel and lodging management industry, Scott obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Florida A&M College of Law in Scott began his career representing small and mid-sized businesses in a broad assortment of corporate and transactional practice, including such wide-ranging topics as trademark appeals, lease-to-sale agreements, and anti-money laundering compliance. Although he quickly transitioned into civil litigation as the primary focus of his work, Scott still maintains relationships with his previous business clients. In particular, he still serves as general counsel to an Orlando-based craft homebrewing manufacturer that has, with his guidance, executed and renewed purchase agreements with several nationally-recognized retail outlets. Having worked with many different business owners, however, Scott recognizes the importance of building relationships in the practice of law, and has always brought a similar mindset to his civil defense litigation practice. In that regard, Scott has a variety of civil litigation experience focused primarily on insurance defense. He has worked closely with many of the industry s largest private insurers, as well as a number of companies who are self-insured and the third-party administrators who manage claims for those organizations. As a civil defense attorney, Scott has litigated a diverse spectrum of cases, including auto, premises, and products liability, construction defect, negligent security, general liability, subrogation, wage claims, pregnancy and sexual discrimination, and PIP and first-party work. Scott is licensed to practice in all Florida state courts. Outside of work, he regularly volunteers as a Judge in various regional moot court and mock trial competitions, and has been invited to guest lecture at his alma mater regarding business law matters.

14 Services The Big Picture. At Gobel Flakes, LLC, we strive to achieve your desired outcome with respect to the details of your individual case and from the broader perspective of your ultimate individual or corporate goals. We are prepared to consult with you and represent you on all legal or business matters including the following: Motor Vehicle, Trucking, Motorcycle, and Boating Accidents Commercial Litigation, Contracts, and Business Disputes Homeowners' Claims Premises & Products Liability Claims Commercial Insurance Claims Wrongful Death Claims Medical Malpractice First & Third-Party Insurance Claims Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) Claims Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Claims Construction and Electrical Accidents Personal Injury Claims Landlord-Tenant Disputes Insurance SIU/ Fraud Investigations Defense of Extra-Contractual Claims Employment Law Appellate Law Military Law (Uniform Code of Military Justice) Criminal Law

Giovanna Tiberii Weller

Giovanna Tiberii Weller Partner Office: New Haven, CT Phone: 203.575.2651 Fax: 203.575.2600 Email: gweller@carmodylaw.com Service Areas Appeals Employment Litigation Labor & Employment Litigation Products