David A. Reinblatt is a native of Montreal, Canada, where he completed his undergraduate degree at McGill University before moving to Miami for law school. He has called Miami home ever since.  While in law school, David was the founder and president of the Business Law Society and was on the Dean’s List.  Prior to joining Vernis & Bowling, David practiced at several firms focusing on insurance defense, coverage and declaratory judgment actions, construction, and commercial litigation and brings a breadth of knowledge to the firm.

At Vernis & Bowling, David is a Department Managing Attorney where he manages a team of lawyers and staff dedicated to representing their clients in matters concerning bodily injury, property damage, construction, and general liability.  He brings his years of experience and dedication to advocate for his clients at all stages of litigation. David strives to provide his clients with innovative legal advice in order to obtain the best results possible.

Outside of work, David enjoys spending his time travelling, exploring South Florida’s dining scene, and being active, including playing hockey.

Brandon Crane was born in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Iona College with a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Finance. Brandon went on to attend law school at Pepperdine University School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate degree. While in law school Brandon also obtained a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.

Brandon began his law career practicing insurance defense at a West Palm Beach law firm, where he handled all varieties of civil litigation, including but not limited to first and third party insurance coverage disputes, personal injury, and construction defect. He then expanded his practice to handling real estate and trust and estate administration and litigation. He has since focused his practice extensively in first-party property insurance defense relating to coverage disputes throughout the State of Florida.

Brandon’s goal is to ensure that his clients have an attorney who can guide them through the tedious litigation process and advise them on the best course of action for their legal situation. Brandon’s years of experience in the first-party property field here in Florida have shown him that not every solution works for every situation and that each matter requires a unique strategy.

Clients can rest assured that if Brandon is assigned to their matter they will receive the best defense and legal advice possible.

When not practicing law, Brandon can often be found exercising, cooking, or spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog.

Bryan Ashlock was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism with a Bachelor of Journalism with a focus in Strategic Communications. He then went on to attend the Ohio State University where he obtained a Master of Arts in Sports Management. Bryan went on to attend law school at the University of Miami School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate degree. While in law school Bryan served as Writing and Research Editor of the University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review.

Bryan began his law career practicing insurance defense at West Palm Beach law firm, where he handled all varieties of civil litigation, including but not limited to insurance coverage disputes, professional malpractice, extra-contractual liability (bad faith), premises liability, personal injury, and wrongful death. He practiced extensively in first-party property insurance defense relating to coverage disputes throughout the State of Florida.

Bryan’s goal as a defense attorney managing his own team is to provide not only the best legal advice he can, but also to go above and beyond to ensure clients feel supported. Bryan prides himself on his ability to effectively communicate the best path forward and to consistently exceed client expectations with inventive solutions. Bryan’s years of experience in the first-party property field here in Florida have taught him that being solution-oriented not only gets the best results but ensures that clients’ costs are minimized.

Since joining Vernis & Bowling of Palm Beach, Bryan has focused his practice on first-party property insurance defense, commercial property, construction/construction defect and general liability claims. He has set up systems to support client experience and results, ensure communication is as timely as possible, and has specifically trained the staff on their role in creating a seamless process for clients. Clients can know that any case that lands on Bryan’s desk will receive world-class service and support to ensure their legal matter is handled in the most efficient and beneficial way possible.

When not practicing law, Bryan can often be found on the golf course or spending time with his wife and their menagerie of animals.

Nicolas Umana is an Attorney at Vernis & Bowling of Southwest Florida, P.A. Nicolas was born in Colombia and has lived most of his life in Southwest Florida. Nicolas received his Bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

Prior to joining Vernis & Bowling, Nicolas worked at both a Plaintiff’s firm as well as a Defense firm handling First-Party Property cases. Nicolas also gained valuable experience working at the Office of the Public Defender for the Third Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Since joining Vernis & Bowling, Nicolas primarily handles First and Third-Party Property and Construction Defect claims. Nicolas enjoys defending high exposure property claims because it affords him the opportunity to review voluminous records and investigate claims to find key pieces of information and witnesses that can provide new information upon which the defense of the case may lie.

In his time off, Nicolas enjoys traveling, hiking and playing soccer.

Pamela Dimo was born in Kucove, Albania. Her family relocated to northeast Ohio. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science with a focus on European Union Law.

Pamela attended Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law in Chicago, Illinois and received her Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Pamela attended the University of Augsburg, School of Law Summer Program in Augsburg, Germany where she studied European Union & International Economic Law. She also received a CALI Award for Excellence in International Law of Armed Conflict. After completing law school, Pamela became licensed as an attorney in both Illinois and Ohio.

Pamela began her legal career in Chicago, Illinois initially with the Cook County Human Trafficking & Women’s Justice Services before joining a nationally renowned law firm focusing its practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect and abuse.  After five years of practice in Chicago, Pamela moved back home to Ohio and joined a law firm focusing on personal injury, medical malpractice, and nursing home neglect and abuse, where she remained for several years. In 2023, Pamela was recognized by her peers as an Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Pamela is a member of the Florida Bar, Alabama Bar, Illinois Bar, and the Ohio Bar.

Her vast experience having represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants provides her clients the best perspective to evaluate claims and equitably resolve matters.

Outside of the office, Pamela enjoys family time with her husband and two kids, traveling, hiking, and reading.