AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in: Litigation – Labor and Employment Jeffrey Melcher is a deeply experienced commercial and business litigator in areas including Contract and Business Disputes, Health Care, Insurance, Real Estate, Transportation, Labor, and Employment. He acts as regional and national counsel for various businesses,… Read More
Caitlin E. Finneman
Caitlin is a Florida native, born and raised in Orlando, Florida. Cailtin attended Florida Gulf Coast University in Ft. Myers, Florida, where she was involved in the Honors College, Chio Omega fraternity, and Student Government. Her involvement on campus led to recognition within Florida Gulf Coast University’s Hall of Fame. After graduating Florida Gulf Coast… Read More
Nina Matkava
Nina was born and raised in Eastern Europe. She discovered her passion for law in the aftermath of the 2008 war that deeply impacted her community. Witnessing firsthand the importance of justice and legal advocacy, Nina dedicated herself to pursuing a career in law to effect positive change. Before entering law school, she gained invaluable… Read More
Carter R. Hale
Carter was born and raised in the Tri-Cities area in Northeast Tennessee, and has lived in Mobile, Alabama, since 2000. He attended Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia as a Venable Scholar and graduated with a B.S. in Political Science. After college, Carter attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he earned his J.D. After… Read More
Nicolas Umana
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… Read More