Lauren grew up in a small town in Maryland and later moved to South Florida where she attended Florida Gulf Coast University and received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and legal studies, summa cum laude. She earned her Juris Doctor from Florida International University College of Law where she was a member of the Women’s Law Society.
Prior to joining Vernis & Bowling, Lauren practiced first-party property insurance defense representing insurance carriers in Florida and has experience handling construction defect matters. She focuses her practice on general liability litigation including personal injury and premises liability.
Her favorite part of practicing law is the investigative aspect. Lauren uses her attention to detail and background in criminal justice to dive into discovery and determine the facts. She enjoys using the facts to prepare and implement action plans that resolve matters to the benefit of her clients.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with her husband and their two cats.