Kayla Green was born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Orlando, Florida. She attended Florida State University where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Affairs with a concentration in political science. While obtaining her undergraduate degree, she acquired a diverse background in lobbying, environmental non-profit work, political communications and public relations, giving her experience working in and around the capital of Florida, in both the private and public sectors, and in navigating complex political landscapes. She then attended Stetson University College of Law, earning her Juris Doctorate with a Certificate of Concentration in International Law.

Prior to working at Vernis & Bowling, Kayla worked in various fields of law including work in the Corrections Litigation Bureau of the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Florida, pro bono work in immigration law, work in bankruptcy law, estate planning, family law, and real estate law. Since being admitted to the Florida Bar (on her 27th birthday!!), she has focused her practice in the areas of personal injury litigation, including auto liability defense. Kayla originally joined Vernis & Bowling as a law clerk, becoming an associate attorney upon her admittance to the Florida Bar. In her free time, Kayla enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

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.

James Parman was born and raised in Orange City, Florida. He graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History with Minors in American Studies and Music. After college, James attended Stetson University College of Law, becoming a “Double Hatter” and earning his Juris Doctorate.

James began working with Vernis and Bowling as a law clerk while still attending Stetson Law, and then became an associate attorney upon his admittance to the Florida Bar. He primarily works on personal injury and automobile accident cases.

When not practicing, James enjoys reading, music, games, and spending time with family and friends.

Michelle J. Kane started practicing law in 2011 in South Florida . She attended law school at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center where she received her Juris Doctorate degree. In 2016, she moved to Monroe County, Florida and opened her law practice in Islamorada, Florida.

Michelle practiced commercial insurance litigation in Boca Raton, Florida for several years. Once she moved to the Keys, she saw an opportunity to help people in the community and started accepting new marital and family law cases. Being a mother of twins, and recently divorced herself, Michelle found her calling as she recognized the challenges of divorce, co-parenting and timesharing between two different households. She strives to help parents navigate through these difficult times compassionately and professionally.

Whether it is negotiating a settlement agreement, drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, filing a dissolution of marriage action, equitable distribution and division of marital assets and liabilities, business valuations, determinations of support obligations such as alimony and child support, enforcing or modifying existing court orders, Michelle advocates confidently for her client’s rights whole heartedly and is determined to help them reach their goals with success.
Additionally, Michelle is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law and Elder Law Mediator. She is available to conduct pre-suit mediations for pro se individuals and is also listed on the Alternative Dispute Resolution website as a mediator in Monroe County as well as on the Plantation Key, Tavernier , Florida Court roster of mediators.

Michelle joined Vernis and Bowling of the Florida Keys, P.A. to create their Family Law and Estate Planning Department. She is an experienced local attorney who is passionate and committed to helping members of the community and families with their family law and estate planning needs, such as creating revocable living trusts to protect their assets and avoid probate. While Michelle additionally practices general liability, she is dedicated to her family law and estate planning clients equally and is heavily involved in all aspects of her client’s cases to ensure the highest level of communication and services are being met.

Tierney Gilmore grew up along the east coast spending time in New Jersey, Florida, Rhode Island, and Boston. She returned to the Tampa Bay area where she obtained her Bar license.

Tierney graduated with honors from Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. She earned a Juris Doctorate degree from New England Law | Boston. While attending New England Law, Tierney interned with a variety of public service organizations including New England First Amendment Coalition, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

Prior to joining Vernis & Bowling, she gained experience defending insurance carriers in coverage and third-party claims.  She currently handles premises liability and automobile liability claims.

Outside of work, Tierney enjoys exploring downtown St. Pete with her dogs, Kaya, Alice and Poco.