Anthony Lopez
CEO & Founder
The face behind #FearTheBeard. Anthony founded Your Insurance Attorney to give policyholders powerful representation from start to finish — the firm has recovered over $1 billion across 75,000+ cases, on a no-recovery-no-fee basis.
Carla Martinez
Managing Partner · Personal Injury & PIP
Carla C. Martinez has a passion for the law that translates into complete dedication to her clients and their cause. Ms. Martinez heads the Personal Injury and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) departments at Your Insurance Attorney. Her practice includes personal-injury actions — including automobile accidents, slip-and-falls, negligent security, and premises liability. The PIP department represents medical providers against insurance companies for first-party PIP benefits. Throughout her practice she has handled numerous personal-injury and civil-litigation matters through all stages of activity, and that wealth of experience gives her substantial expertise litigating on behalf of the firm's clients. She is a member of the Florida, Colorado, and District of Columbia bars, the American Bar Association, and the Hispanic National Bar, and is licensed in the U.S. Southern and Northern Districts of Florida. She is active with Broward Big Brother Big Sister, Broward Guardian Ad Litem, and Broward Legal Aid. She earned her J.D. from Barry University School of Law and her B.A. from Florida Atlantic University.
Nathan P. Carter
Managing Partner · Nursing Home
Nathan Carter is a Civil Trial Lawyer handling primarily nursing-home litigation, medical negligence, product liability, and other complex personal-injury cases for plaintiffs and their families. After practicing with the largest plaintiffs' firm in Florida, he left with several partners to co-found Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter in 2005. He earned his Political Science degree from UNC Charlotte (1992) and his law degree from Mercer University School of Law in Georgia (1995), and is licensed before the U.S. Supreme Court and all state and appellate courts in Florida, Georgia, and Colorado, plus federal districts in Florida and Georgia. He holds Martindale-Hubbell's highest 'AV Preeminent' rating (achieved by under 20% of attorneys), has been named to Florida Trend's 'Florida Legal Elite' every year since 2008 and to 'Super Lawyers — Top Attorneys in Florida' since 2009, was selected by The Wall Street Journal as a top Florida lawyer, and is listed in Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation. In 2009 the National Trial Lawyers Association named him to its 'Top 100 Trial Lawyers,' an honor he has earned every year since, and in 2013 he was inducted into the prestigious Melvin Belli Society. An active member of the American Association for Justice, he has spoken at national AAJ seminars and been published in TRIAL magazine, and his cases have been featured by the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN, and more. He has served multiple terms on the Board of the Florida Justice Association, chaired its Nursing Home Task Force, testified before the Florida Legislature and U.S. House and Senate committees on nursing-home reform, and is a Past President of the Central Florida Trial Lawyers. He is also a licensed FIFA and US Soccer intermediary representing professional soccer players.
Daniela Barreto
Chief Legal Officer · Property Damage Partner
Daniela Barreto's practice emphasizes first-party insurance litigation. Ms. Barreto handles all of the firm's examinations under oath against property-and-casualty insurance companies, and her work is solely dedicated to the representation and advocacy of insurance policyholders in disputes with insurers throughout Florida. Prior to joining Your Insurance Attorney, her practice ranged from car-accident matters to debt-settlement negotiations. She is a member of the Florida Bar, the Dade County Bar Association, and the Cuban American Bar Association, is licensed to practice in the U.S. Southern District of Florida, and is active with the Children's Home Society.
Zachary Doniger
Managing Partner · Georgia & Florida (Personal Injury)
Since 2018, Zach Doniger has devoted his legal career to representing victims of catastrophic personal injury throughout Florida. Licensed in Florida, Georgia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, he brings a strategic advantage to his clients, having started on the insurance-defense side representing major rideshare, insurance, and hospitality companies. His practice focuses on motor-vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, and premises liability — including negligent security, slip-and-fall, and trip-and-fall incidents — and his defense background gives him deep insight into how insurers and corporate defendants approach injury claims, knowledge he now uses to advocate for the injured. He has recovered more than $35 million for his clients and is known for sharp litigation skills, strategic case handling, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
Tom Landry
Texas Managing Partner
Tom Landry brings extensive litigation experience to Texans in need of legal representation, and he considers the focus of his practice simple: to make sure families don't self-destruct after a catastrophic event. In his own words, he has seen the collateral damage done not only by forces of nature but by big insurance companies taking advantage of people during times of great vulnerability, and for that reason has chosen to dedicate his career to fighting for hard-working folks. As a trial lawyer, his passion is to fight for people after a traumatic event to ensure that personal, family, and business goals are realized, risks and expenses are minimized, and peace of mind is achieved. He takes pride in providing each client personal attention, clear communication, timely assistance, and excellent results — explaining options in plain English and tailoring a plan to each client's objectives. His practice areas are motor-vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, and premises liability. He studied at the University of Texas at Dallas and earned his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Bar College, and is admitted before Texas state courts and the Eastern, Northern, and Southern District (and Bankruptcy) Courts of Texas, as well as New Mexico District Court.
Jacob McDonald
North Carolina Managing Partner · Personal Injury
Jacob McDonald joined the firm in 2024 and heads its North Carolina office. Since beginning his practice, he has focused exclusively on helping injured people across North Carolina — handling car wrecks, 18-wheeler accidents, slip-and-falls, premises-liability matters, dog bites, and more. He believes in tenacious advocacy and is passionate about getting his clients the compensation they deserve. Before joining the firm he attended Louisiana State University and Stetson University College of Law, and afterward helped facilitate recovery for businesses and individuals affected by the BP oil spill. He is a member of the North Carolina Bar, the New Hanover County Bar, and the Knights of Columbus. Originally from south Louisiana, Jacob enjoys cooking Cajun food and spending time with family and friends.
Steven Gurian
Managing Partner · Probate & Estates
Steven E. Gurian is a partner at Easy Estate Probate, PLLC and joined the firm in 2014. He received his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad College of Law and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. Mr. Gurian focuses his practice on probate, estate planning, taxation, and corporate transactions. He advises clients on domestic and international tax-planning matters at both the individual and private-client level, helping individuals and businesses — domestic and foreign — craft and implement tax plans for their U.S. and foreign investments and assets that minimize taxes and afford creditor protection while meeting business objectives. He also counsels families on estate planning, business-succession planning, estate administration, and probate issues.
Maximo Santiago
Partner · Property Damage
Maximo A. Santiago is a partner at Your Insurance Attorney and joined the firm in 2017. He focuses his civil-litigation practice on first-party insurance litigation (representing policyholders against their insurers) and personal-injury litigation. Before joining the firm he was an equity partner at the well-respected defense firm Gaebe, Mullen, Antonelli & DiMatteo, where over ten years he handled personal injury, first-party insurance, premises liability, products liability, construction defects, and the defense of sexual- and child-abuse cases. His bilingual capabilities allow him to work easily with English- and Spanish-speaking clients. During law school he competed in the University of Miami's Moot Court program, earned the Vasquez Scholarship for excellence in litigation, served as a Citations Editor for the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review, and interned for U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephen T. Brown and the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office. He is admitted in all Florida state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and is a member of the Florida Bar, the Coral Gables Bar Association, the Cuban American Bar Association, and the Dade County Bar Association. He earned his J.D. cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law (2003) and his B.S. with honors from the University of Florida (1998).
David Garcia
Partner · Property Damage
David F. Garcia is a Partner at Your Insurance Attorney. He joined the firm in 2007 and works in the civil-litigation department focusing on first-party insurance litigation, representing policyholders against their insurance companies. David has also overseen the firm's condominium collection department, which represents well-established condominium associations in collection matters against members. Before joining the firm he worked as a Certified Residential Appraiser, and the five years he spent in the real-estate appraising industry give him insight into many real-estate matters ranging from property damage to home financing and foreclosures. He received a B.S. in Biology from the University of Miami and his J.D. from St. Thomas University. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Cuban American Bar Association, and the Windstorm Network.
Brian C. Guppenberger
Partner · Nursing Home
Brian grew up outside of Buffalo, NY, and in 2013 moved from Washington, DC to Central Florida with his wife; he is now the proud father of two boys. He earned his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2011 and his undergraduate degree from St. Bonaventure University, where he majored in political science with a theology minor and graduated in just three years with the highest GPA in his major. His practice areas are nursing-home abuse and neglect, medical negligence, personal injury, and wrongful death. Previously a partner in the Orlando office of a large national firm, Brian defended Fortune 500 companies, insurance companies, and their insureds in cases involving nursing-home abuse, medical negligence, professional liability, personal injury, wrongful death, and trucking accidents; before Florida he worked in the litigation department of one of the largest law firms worldwide in Washington, DC. He is board certified as a construction-law specialist by the Florida Bar — the highest level of recognition of competency in that field. He has been recognized as a 'Rising Star' by Florida Super Lawyers (top 2.5% of young lawyers) and is Co-Chair of the Florida Justice Association's Nursing Home Committee. He is admitted in Florida, New York State, and the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.
Joshua A. Machlus
Partner · Nursing Home
Partner handling nursing-home neglect and abuse matters.
Michael A. Mandeville
Partner · Medical Malpractice & Nursing Home
Michael Mandeville is a civil trial lawyer handling cases involving severe injuries and complex liability. He has tried numerous automobile-accident, complex personal-injury, medical-negligence, and nursing-home matters for injured plaintiffs and their families, with experience representing both insurance companies and victims of negligence. He formerly practiced with the largest plaintiffs' firm in the country and then helped build a boutique firm specializing in catastrophic injury, long-term care, auto-accident, and medical-negligence claims. Over 26 years of practice he has obtained multiple seven-figure jury verdicts and recovered tens of millions of dollars for injured clients — most recently a $5.2 million verdict against a nursing home for ignoring early signs of sepsis that caused a resident's death. He earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida (1993) and his law degree, with honors, from Florida State University College of Law (1996), and served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Justice Charles J. Kahn of Florida's First District Court of Appeal. He is licensed in Florida and Colorado and is routinely retained by attorneys across the country to co-counsel Florida and Colorado injury cases.
Peter Diamond
Partner · Property Damage
Peter Diamond is a partner at Your Insurance Attorney who has dedicated the majority of his legal career to trial work — all phases of litigation, including pre-suit negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and jury trials. He has represented clients ranging from Fortune 50 companies to 'mom and pop' start-ups and everything in between, and has successfully tried more than 20 cases to verdict. His primary practice focuses on first-party insurance litigation, exclusively representing policyholders against their insurers; he routinely handles the firm's commercial property insurance department cases and represents A.A.H.O.A. members. Over a 25+ year legal career he has also overseen and litigated a wide variety of commercial-litigation, complex-liability, and construction-defect matters, with first-party insurance cases ranging from minor homeowner disputes to multi-million-dollar commercial property claims. When not litigating, Peter is usually on the water with his wife and children — boating, fishing, and spearfishing — or tending to his ever-growing office jungle.
Annette Del Aguila
Partner · Property Damage
Annette Del Aguila graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law and began her legal career at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, where she was first hired in 2006. Her time with the State spanned over a decade, during which she tried numerous jury trials and was promoted to Division Chief — supervising other lawyers and prosecuting multiple homicide cases through the remainder of her tenure as an Assistant State Attorney. She is a member of several legal organizations, including the Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Her current practice is civil litigation in the first-party property section of Your Insurance Attorney, representing policyholders against their insurers.
Timothy W. Andrews
Georgia Partner · Property Damage
Timothy W. Andrews is a Partner in the Georgia office of Your Insurance Attorney, where he focuses his practice on property-and-casualty claims. With more than 17 years of experience representing insurance companies in complex, high-stakes litigation, he brings a valuable insider's perspective and strategic advantage to the firm's clients, and his extensive trial background — having tried more than 50 cases to verdict — gives him the skill, confidence, and precision needed to stand up to insurance carriers. A Columbus, Georgia native, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Georgia in 2001 and his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005, and is licensed in both Florida and Georgia. Dedicated to exposing unfair insurance practices, he is committed to ensuring individuals and families receive the coverage and justice they deserve. Outside the office he enjoys time with his family, coaching baseball, and grilling on his Big Green Egg.
Elvis J. Adan
Partner · Workers’ Comp & Employment
Elvis J. Adan leads the firm's workers' compensation and employment-law practice, bringing deep knowledge and experience protecting the working class. He has handled all aspects of workers' compensation claims as well as employment matters including wrongful termination, discrimination, unpaid overtime, and unpaid-wage claims, achieving outstanding results for his clients. A member of the Florida Bar since 2006, he is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. He earned his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law, a certificate in Comparative Constitutional Law from the World Institute of Legal Studies in Innsbruck, Austria, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida, and an Associate of Arts from Miami-Dade College. Bilingual and with a teaching background, he communicates with clients in clear, concise terms and puts them at ease.
Seth Masson
Managing Partner · Health Insurance
Seth Masson is the Managing Partner of the Health Insurance practice at Your Insurance Attorney. He joined the firm in 2018 and has focused his practice on representing health-care providers and insureds through complex insurance-coverage issues and obtaining payment of overdue medical bills; his experience also includes representing clients who have sustained personal injuries through the negligence of others. Before joining the firm, he practiced at a state-wide insurance-defense firm where he represented several prominent insurance carriers, but his true passion is helping clients navigate the difficult insurance-claim process and securing positive results for those in need. He earned his undergraduate and master's degrees in education from Florida State University and his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Seth is a proud husband, father of two, dog lover, and avid baseball fan.
Natasha Rivera
Senior Attorney · Property Damage
Natasha Rivera works in the firm's civil litigation department, focusing on first-party insurance litigation. She began at Your Insurance Attorney as a law clerk during her third year of law school. Natasha received her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law, where she was an Articles Editor of the St. Thomas Law Review, served as a Student Ambassador, and earned a Pro Bono commendation for dedicating over 100 hours to public service; she also interned for the Honorable Judge Marcia Caballero. Before law school she earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations and Political Science from Florida International University. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Kirsten Sampson
Associate · Nursing Home Negligence
Kirsten Sampson is an Associate Attorney concentrating her practice on nursing-home negligence, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Rooted in South Florida, she pairs compassion with decisive action, guiding clients through every stage from intake to resolution. She is a proud graduate of the University of Central Florida, where she earned a bachelor's degree in legal studies, and received her Juris Doctor from Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law; she is a member of the Florida Bar. Passionate about standing up for vulnerable individuals and families, her process is simple — clear updates, no surprises, and practical guidance at each decision point — so clients can focus on healing while she drives the case forward with steady communication, thorough preparation, and client-first representation.
Nicolas Moreiras
Senior Attorney · Property Damage
Nic Moreiras is a senior attorney at Your Insurance Attorney, PLLC. He joined the firm in 2021 and focuses his civil-litigation practice on first-party insurance litigation, representing policyholders against their insurance companies. Before joining the firm he attended Tulane's A.B. Freeman School of Business, majoring in Finance & Legal Studies (Bachelor of Science in Management, 2016), and later earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. His bilingual capabilities allow him to work easily with both English- and Spanish-speaking clients, and he is a member of The Florida Bar, the Cuban American Bar Association, and the Belen Alumni Lawyer Section (BALS).
Stephanie Cabrera
Senior Associate · Personal Injury
Stephanie Cabrera is an associate attorney at Your Insurance Attorney, PLLC. She joined the firm in 2019 and dedicates her practice primarily to personal-injury actions, including automobile accidents, slip-and-falls, and premises liability. She earned her Bachelor's degree at Florida International University, majoring in Political Science with a minor in International Relations, and then her J.D. cum laude in 2019 from St. Thomas University School of Law, where she interned at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida under the Honorable John J. O'Sullivan. Born and raised in Miami, she speaks fluent English and Spanish.
Jimoh Yussuf
Attorney · Personal Injury (Colorado)
Jimoh Yussuf is a personal-injury attorney based in the firm's Colorado office. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where he served as an editor of the Transportation Law Journal, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature (minor in Philosophy) from Metropolitan State University. Before focusing on plaintiff's personal-injury work, he served as a Deputy District Attorney for Colorado's Fifth Judicial District in Eagle County — prosecuting criminal, wildlife, liquor, transportation, and traffic matters — and interned with the Colorado Attorney General's Office, the Colorado State Public Defender, and the Office of General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. He has been admitted to the Colorado bar since 2017.
Tasha M. Somarriba, Esq.
Attorney · Nursing Home
Tasha M. Somarriba is an attorney at the firm's Coral Gables office, concentrating on nursing-home negligence. Before joining the firm she was a partner for a decade at one of the state's leading defense firms, with extensive experience in state and federal civil litigation — including first-party property, labor and employment, and condominium and homeowners'-association litigation. She earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Florida International University, and her Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad Law Center, where she served three years as a Senior Associate of the Nova Law Review, made the Dean's List, and won the Book Award for the highest grade in Civil Procedure. Earlier in her career she worked as a crime-scene investigator for a local police department and as a paralegal at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office.
Christian J.W. Jones
Associate · Personal Injury
Born and raised in Indiana, Christian earned his undergraduate degree in Philosophy and Political Science from Indiana University Bloomington, where he also spent summers working as a wildland firefighter. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law and gained early courtroom experience interning with the Indiana Supreme Court and the Federal Defenders of Montana. He now focuses his practice on personal injury, bringing extensive trial experience from both criminal defense and civil litigation, and has handled cases through all stages of litigation — including arguments before the North Carolina Supreme Court. Outside the office, Christian enjoys chess, cooking, mountain biking, and traveling.
Ava Lynch
Associate · North Carolina
Mrs. Lynch is an associate attorney at Your Insurance Attorney, based in the North Carolina office and specializing in litigating first-party property and casualty claims. She has been a dedicated plaintiff's attorney since August 2016, when she became a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar. A proud North Carolina native, she is an alumna of North Carolina State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and was active in the Pre-Law Society and Kappa Delta Sorority. She pursued her legal education at Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, participating in the Trial Advocacy Track and gaining real-world experience through the Campbell Law Restorative Justice Project, the Law Clinics Advisory Council, and various externships — experiences that deepened her commitment to representing individuals and small businesses throughout North Carolina. Outside her practice she enjoys spending time with her family, horseback riding, and reading historical and legal fiction.
Ariel Peralta
Associate Attorney · Property Damage
Mr. Peralta is an associate at Your Insurance Attorney's Coral Gables office, where he works in the civil litigation department with a primary focus on representing insurance policyholders in first-party property insurance litigation. He joined the firm in 2022. Ariel began his career defending insurance carriers across Florida — concentrating on first- and third-party commercial and residential claims with a focus on coverage, liability, and bad-faith issues — and has since applied that experience to representing policyholders throughout the state, quickly becoming a valued member of the firm's insurance litigation team. He is a graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law, where he was an editor of the Journal of Complex Litigation, and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Florida International University. He is fluent in Spanish and English. Outside the courtroom, Ariel enjoys spending time with his family, his fiancée, and his golden doodle, Bentley.
Jonathan Manoy
Associate · Property Damage
Jonathan Manoy is an Associate Attorney at Your Insurance Attorney, specializing in plaintiff's first-party property claims. Before joining the firm he represented insurance companies in similar claims, and he now leverages knowledge of both plaintiff and defense strategies to craft effective legal strategies aimed at securing successful outcomes for policyholders. He graduated cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2020, where he was a member of the Law Review. Fluent in Spanish, Jonathan effectively communicates with a diverse client base, ensuring their needs are fully understood and addressed.
Kaneily Valdes
Associate · Property Damage
Kaneily Alfaro Valdes is an associate attorney who has dedicated her career to first-party property insurance litigation. Prior to joining Your Insurance Attorney she worked for a property-insurance defense firm, gaining the knowledge and skills she now uses to better advocate for policyholders against their insurance carriers. Born and raised in Miami by Cuban immigrant parents, she speaks fluent Spanish. She earned her undergraduate degree from Florida State University, double-majoring in French and Italian, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was a legal extern at the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office (misdemeanor division) and a student attorney at the University of Miami Immigration Clinic.
Cameron Lewis
Associate · Property Damage
Cameron Lewis is an associate attorney at Your Insurance Attorney, PLLC. He joined the firm in 2024 and focuses his civil litigation practice on first-party insurance litigation — representing policyholders against their insurance companies. Cameron attended the University of Florida, where he majored in English, and earned his JD from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. His willingness to help clients allows him to work easily with people from diverse backgrounds. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association.
Dayma Pla
Associate · Property Damage
Dayma Pla is an associate attorney at Your Insurance Attorney, where she progressed from law clerk to associate. She represents clients in property-damage, personal-injury, nursing-home-neglect, and health-insurance claims — conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and advising clients — with a focus on upholding homeowners' rights and securing maximum compensation. She attended St. Thomas University for law school and is a member of the Florida Bar, practicing out of the firm's Coral Gables office.
Nathalie Martinez
Associate · Property Damage
Nathalie Martinez is an associate attorney at Your Insurance Attorney, where she practices in the civil litigation department with a focus on first-party insurance litigation. She earned her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad College of Law in 2024, and during her third year joined the firm as a law clerk, gaining hands-on litigation experience alongside its attorneys. At NSU she was active in student leadership, serving as Vice President of the Miami-Dade Bar Association Law Student Chapter, Vice President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and Treasurer of the Cuban American Bar Association Student Chapter. She received her bachelor's degree in marketing from Florida State University.
Genesis P. Ramirez
Associate · Property Damage
Ms. Ramirez is an associate attorney in the firm's civil litigation department, focusing on first-party property litigation. She holds a dual bachelor's degree in Economics and International Studies from the University of Florida and earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law in 2023 — where she served as a Staff Editor for the Law Review and competed in the prestigious Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Competition in Vienna, Austria. She also gained business-immigration experience clerking at nationally ranked immigration firms during law school. Born in Venezuela and raised in Miami, Genesis is fluent in English and Spanish and takes pride in the cross-cultural communication that helps her clients through the legal process.
Asia Lewis
Associate · Property Damage
Asia Lewis is an associate attorney specializing in first-party property insurance litigation. Prior to joining Your Insurance Attorney, she began her legal career working on behalf of insurance companies handling first-party property, general liability, and PIP claims — experience that gave her meaningful insight into how insurers analyze and value claims, knowledge she now uses to fight for homeowners. She attended Florida State University, earning a degree in Political Science, and then her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law. She is barred in all Florida and Georgia state courts as well as all Georgia District Courts of Appeal. Her hobbies include gardening and spending time with her dog, Barkley.