Nicole E. Blais is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Grife Law Firm, where she spearheads the Firm’s Pre-Litigation Department. With an extensive background in personal injury, insurance defense, and civil litigation, Nicole brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. Throughout her legal career, Nicole has routinely achieved top-level results for her injured clients. Nicole’s work has garnered a $1.6 Million result for two teenagers injured in a car crash, $750,000 for a woman injured in a truck crash, and a plethora of $500,000 recoveries. Nicole earned her Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law in 2014. During law school, she gained practical experience as a Certified Legal Intern, representing indigent clients through FSU’s Public Interest Law Center. She was also honored with the Book Award in Mediation, recognizing her as the top performer in her class in this area. Nicole’s ongoing commitment to building upon these skills has enabled her to maximize favorable outcomes for her clients in settlement negotiations. Before joining The Grife Law Firm, Nicole worked for a leading personal injury trial law firm, focusing on complex personal injury cases. Her comprehensive experience includes handling motor vehicle accidents, unsafe premises, defective products, and insurance bad faith claims. Nicole’s previous work in insurance defense provided her with valuable insights into how insurance companies evaluate, analyze, and manage cases, which she now leverages to effectively advocate for her clients. Admitted to practice in Florida and the Northern, Middle, and Southern District Courts, Nicole has built a reputation for her meticulous attention to detail, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy. Her approach is characterized by a comprehensive understanding of legal procedures and a relentless drive to achieve favorable results for her clients. Originally from Canada, Nicole became a U.S. citizen in 2014. She resides in Fort Lauderdale with her newly adopted cat, Mushu. Nicole’s diverse background, including a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, enhances her ability to understand and address the nuanced needs of her clients. Nicole is dedicated to providing top-tier representation to clients affected by accidents, negligence, and personal injuries. Her strategic insights and formidable legal skills are invaluable assets to The Grife Law Firm, reflecting the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal services.

Andrei Blakely has been an attorney since 2013. He is licensed in Maryland and The District of Columbia. He represents clients in family law a criminal cases. Prior to attending law school he worked as a newspaper reporter for several years. He holds a bachelors degree from Oberlin College, a Masters of Journalism from the University of Maryland College Park, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore. Andrei Blakely Attorney at Law, treats each of his clients with the respect and individual attention they deserve, and prides himself on providing the highest possible level of legal representation. Andrei always puts his clients first and ensures that you understand all of your legal options.

Area of Practice: Technology Licensing and Commercialization; Startups; Business Wes Blakeslee is a lawyer, engineer and entrepreneur, Former Executive Director of the Johns Hopkins University technology transfer office, and founder of Blakeslee & Wallace, PC. Wes provides legal and consulting services to universities, startups, corporations, inventors and entrepreneurs in matters of technology transfer, operations, sponsored research, business formation, moving technology to market, and expert witness services in these and related areas. Wes also provides support to universities and corporations regarding policies, particularly intellectual property, conflicts of interest and commitment and sponsored research policies, as well as faculty dispute resolution services A former NASA engineer, and a lawyer (U. MD Law School), Wes joined the General Counsel's office at Johns Hopkins University, and in 2006, was appointed Executive Director of Johns Hopkins Technology Transfer. A Penn State Grad, Wes was named Engineering Alumnus of the Year for 2013.

Mario Miguel Blanch was born in New York City and moved to North Bergen, New Jersey when he was four years old. Graduating from North Bergen High School, Mario attended Rutgers University where he went on to obtain a degree in Economics. After college Mario was given a scholarship to attend Seton Hall School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate Degree. During law school, Mario participated in the Essex County Public Defender’s Juvenile Justice Clinic representing juveniles accused of crimes. During his time with the clinic, which was done under the guidance of Attorney Philip Ross, Mario successfully argued before a number of judges and represented youths accused of very serious crimes including drug dealing, aggravated assault, and carjacking. Immediately after law school, Mario’s first legal job was a clerkship in the Bergen County Chancery Division where he clerked for the Honorable Marguerite T. Simon the presiding judge of the chancery division. In the Chancery Division, Mario worked on foreclosure matters, probate matters, and complex litigation involving business disputes and partnerships. Upon successful completion of his clerkship, Mario went on to work for David Kessler and Associates a law firm dedicated to real estate and litigation located in Livingston, New Jersey. During his time with David Kessler, Mario learned to handle trials and appeals. Within nine months of joining David Kessler and Associates, Mario was gaining a reputation as a serious litigator and was developing a clientele of his own. It was in April 2004 where Mario decided to open his own law office dedicated to criminal litigation and real estate. Since opening his office in April 2004, Mario has handled a number of high-profile cases and hundreds of real estate closings.

RYAN BLANCH is a highly sought-after crisis and brand management attorney whose law firm and PR agency work together to resolve crises and launch brands. He has navigated legal and media landscapes for private equity funds and international airlines facing criminal charges as well as C-suite execs of publicly traded companies facing #MeToo and malfeasance allegations. Ryan Blanch is the founder and lead attorney of The Blanch Law Firm. Mr. Blanch is an experienced New York criminal defense lawyer handling white-collar criminal cases and other major felonies in New York. Mr. Blanch’s work has been published in law review and op-ed articles for UCLA and Pace University. While studying at a nationally ranked, top-tier law school, Mr. Blanch was a member of Law Review and the Criminal Law Society. Prior to graduating, Mr. Blanch worked as an intern prosecutor with both the Los Angeles and San Francisco District Attorneys’ Offices. There he prosecuted hundreds of felonies at probable cause hearings in criminal court under the supervision of the District Attorney’s . He went on to continue his legal career working as a lawyer at a large New York (and international) law firm. Mr. Blanch has appeared as a criminal law commentator on FOX News Live. He has been covered in Page 6 of the NY Post and his cases have been featured in the Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. In 2014, Ryan Blanch was selected as a Super Lawyer by Thompson Reuters, an honor only 5% of lawyers per state can hold. From Super Lawyers: Bar associations and courts across the country have recognized the legitimacy of the Super Lawyers selection process. Most recently, the New Jersey Supreme Court upheld the findings of a Special Master assigned by the court to, among other things, examine the details of our process. In his July 2008 report, the Special Master lauded our lawyer-rating process, stating: “[The Super Lawyers selection process] is a comprehensive, good-faith and detailed attempt to produce a list of lawyers that have attained high peer recognition, meet ethical standards, and have demonstrated some degree of achievement in their field.”