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Personal Injury Law

1137 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804

Caroline Fischer Espi was born Sao Paulo, Brazil where she started her legal career. After receiving her Bachelor of Law degree from Mackenzie University, she became a licensed attorney in Brazil in 2011. Caroline practiced law in Brazil for a year and then decided she wanted to expand her education by coming to the United States to study law as well. After receiving her Masters Degree from Boston University, Caroline decided to pursue a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law. After successfully passing the Florida Bar examination in 2018, Caroline became a licensed attorney in Florida. Currently, Caroline is admitted to practice in Florida & Sao Paulo, Brazil. Her areas of practice include: personal injury (all injuries), car crashes, slip and fall, medical malpractice, dog bites, commercial trucking accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injury, and civil litigation. She is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish. In addition to being a member of Lawyers of Distinction, Caroline is also a member of the following organizations: Orange County Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association and Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

Personal Injury Law

100 Plains Rd, Milford, CT 06461, USA

Carter Mario has been practicing law in Connecticut for over 30 years. He attended college at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill on a full wrestling scholarship and from there went to law school at Stetson University College of Law in St. Pete, Florida. He chose to return to his hometown of Milford, Connecticut to start his practice. As Founder and President of Carter Mario Law Firm, Carter has spearheaded tremendous growth. What started in a one-room office has grown into Connecticut’s largest personal injury law firm with six, fully staffed offices across the state. “We’re big enough to go against any insurance company but small enough to care about our clients,” said Carter. “Our growth has been possible because of the excellence, care, and compassion with which we have served thousands of clients. Everything we do is about putting clients first,” Carter said. “That is the foundation of the firm. I love when the representation ends with a fully satisfied client that we have helped to make a positive difference in their life.” “I have built my career on helping injured individuals to rebuild their lives. That’s what brought me to focus my practice on personal injury. No two personal injury clients or cases are exactly the same. Each one of us has a different story to tell. That’s why I create a personalized, comprehensive strategy in order to secure the best possible outcome for each client after they have been injured due to the negligence of another person. I strive to ensure that our clients get what they truly deserve.” Throughout his legal career, Carter has received numerous awards for his legal abilities and impressive track record, including being featured in books and numerous publications that highlight top businesses focusing on culture and customer experience. His perfect 10.0 Avvo rating speaks volumes about his skills, passion, and dedication to his clients. Carter holds an AV preeminent rating through Martindale-Hubbell. As such, he is part of an elite group of attorneys who have been highly rated by their peers as having very high ethical standards and an A grade of 4.5 or higher. He is also passionate about helping those organizations that need his help through the firm’s CarterCares outreach program. Attorney Carter Mario is licensed to practice in Connecticut and the U.S. District Court of Connecticut. Carter is married to his college sweetheart, and they have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Two of his kids, Alex and Luke, work with him at the firm as attorneys. When he is not working, you can find him hard at work on his tractor or excavator digging holes and making trails on his property in Vermont. He is an avid motorcycle rider as well as a top-notch peloton rider and cyclist. Carter believes staying in shape gives him the mental toughness, energy, and well-being to keep him on top of his game and be the best version of himself so that he can be the best advocate for those that depend on him.

Personal Injury Law

2107 5th Ave N suite 300, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA

Carthenia W. Jefferson, RN, Esq. is an attorney, legal nurse consultant, medical chart reviewer and a speaker. Her educational background includes: a BSN from UAB School of Nursing, RN since 1985, JD from Birmingham School of Law and License to practice Law in the State of Alabama since 2004. She has spoken nationally and locally on topics such as: “Nursing and the Law”, “End of Life Issues”, “Breast Cancer Awareness”, “Domestic Violence”, and “The Affordable Care Act”. She received the 2010 Nurse Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the National Black Nurses Association and Outstanding New Member Award from the Alabama State Nurses Association. Carthenia received the 2013 Alabama State Nurses Association Leadership Award at the 100th Annual Alabama State Nurses Association Convention. In 2015, Carthenia was inducted as a Fellow into the American Bar Foundation. In 2016, Carthenia received the Lillian Holland Harvey Award from the Alabama State Nurses Association which is awarded to a member who has made significant contributions in one or more of the following areas: fostering transcultural relations, promoting the advancement of minority groups, and upgrading health care services to those who are culturally and economically under-served. Carthenia serves on several Boards which includes Alabama Lawyers Association, Birmingham Black Nurses Association, Inc., and Brenda’s Brown Bosom Buddies.

Personal Injury Law

245 Fischer Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA

After graduating from The University of Santa Clara he went to law school at The University of California Hastings College of the Law. Case's legal career began in 2004 in San Francisco where he worked for a civil litigation firm which specialized in Insurance defense litigation and bankruptcy law. In September of 2005, Case joined the Orange County Public Defender's Office. During his five years at the Public Defender's Office, he represented clients at each of Orange County's criminal courthouses including the Juvenile Justice Center. Case has litigated countless criminal cases including felony and misdemeanor driving under the influence, third strike cases, assault and battery, felony and misdemeanor domestic violence cases, felony drug possession and possession for sale, sex cases including rape, child molestation, sexual assault and indecent exposure, large scale theft cases and attempted murder. After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Case went into private practice with his father. His interest in helping injured clients pushed him to transition from criminal defense to representing plaintiffs in personal injury and elder abuse litigation. After 5 years practicing both criminal defense and personal injury cases Case decided to establish an independent law firm that is dedicated to protecting the rights of victims throughout California. In 2015 Case Barnett Law Corporation was founded. Civil litigation now comprises over 90% of the firm's work. Case's experience in front of juries facing seemingly insurmountable odds serves him well in his representation of plaintiffs. His fearless approach to law and his desire to go to trial have earned him the respect of his peers. Case loves trial work and litigation and he has established himself as one of the top litigators in Orange County.

Personal Injury Law

1375 Jackson St, Suite 406, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Mr. Gartland was born in Newtown, Connecticut, and moved to the Southwest Florida area when he was a child with his parents and younger brother Colin. Since then, Mr. Gartland has always called and considered southwest Florida his home. After graduating from Port Charlotte High School, Mr. Gartland attended Florida Gulf Coast University (“FGCU”) where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Forensic Studies and Criminal Justice, graduating with academic honors. Mr. Gartland then attended the University of Cincinnati where he received his Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice with academic distinction. Mr. Gartland then attended the esteemed and prestigious University of Florida, Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida – where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2018. While in law school, Mr. Gartland was a member of and participated in trial team, served as president of the Law Student Transfer Organization, received the Wildcard Award for oral advocacy, obtained a certificate of concentration in Criminal Justice, and a pro-bono award for his philanthropic work volunteering while in law school. During his time at UF Law Mr. Gartland took numerous courses centered around litigation, negotiation, advocacy, and trial. During his academic career at UF Mr. Gartland also worked as a certified legal intern (“CLI”) with the Law Offices of Kathleen A. Smith, Public Defender, for the Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida in Fort Myers to gain trial experience before graduating from law school. After graduation and passing the Florida Bar Exam. Mr. Gartland began his legal career as an associate attorney at Swope, Rodante P.A., in Tampa, where he represented and assisted individuals and families who had been injured or killed because of greed, carelessness, and negligence. While at Swope, Rodante P.A., he assisted in the litigation and trial of a personal injury case that resulted in a top 25 trial verdict for the State of Florida in 2019, with a jury award of over $3.83 million dollars. Mr. Gartland continued to realize success as a litigation attorney at Gunter Firm in Fort Myers where he litigated, negotiated, and settled numerous employment, breach of contract, and personal injury type matters, claims, and cases. In April of 2021, Mr. Gartland joined The Pendas Law Firm’s Fort Myers office to continue to develop and hone his litigation and trial skills. During his time at The Pendas Law Firm Mr. Gartland succeeded in resolving more than $8,000.000.00 dollars’ worth of cases, claims, and legal matters for his clients. During his time at The Pendas Law Firm, Mr. Gartland organized and spearheaded the Pendas Law Firm Disaster Relief Center in the aftermath following Hurricane Ian wherein food, water, supplies, and information was given out and disseminated to individuals and families in need after the storm to help them start their respective post-storm recoveries. In the first quarter of 2024, Mr. Gartland joined the litigation team at Garvin Injury Law, bringing with him his wealth of experience and successes in compassionately and zealously representing individuals and families who have been injured or killed because of someone’s greed, carelessness, or negligence. Mr. Gartland takes a client-centered approach to the personal injury process, which begins at the time that a client retains the Firm and continues all the way up and through the trial process. Mr. Gartland works tirelessly and aggressively to be a light for his clients during what can often be the darkest time of their respective lives. As a result of Mr. Gartland’s relentless pursuit of justice for his clients the legal industry in Florida has taken notice. In 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, Mr. Gartland was named to the prestigious “Top 40 Under 40” list by The National Trial Lawyers Association in the State of Florida, for his work in plaintiff side civil litigation. In 2023, Mr. Gartland served on the executive board of the Lee County Bar Association, the Lee County Bar Association Foundation, and was also the President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Lee County Bar Association (a/k/a “Lee YLD”). Mr. Gartland’s drive, dedication, compassion, legal acumen, and no-quit attitude have culminated with him being named as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2023 and 2024, an honor bestowed upon less than 2.5% of all lawyers in the State of Florida.