Michael’s roots run deep in the valley and in agriculture; his childhood was spent helping his parents run the family dairy, before leaving to attend California State University at Fresno to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and then on to San Joaquin College of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate and was a member of Alpha Gamma Epsilon Law Fraternity. Throughout college and law school Michael A. Dias managed a sizable dairy and farming business, and today in addition to practicing law he successfully runs his own farming and agricultural spraying businesses. His first hand experience as a farmer, dairyman and businessman have given Mr. Dias valuable insight into the legal needs of the Valley’s agricultural and business community.

Mrs. Dickman is Cuban American born in Puerto Rico and raised in South Florida. She is a seasoned civil litigator for both defense and plaintiff, as well as an accomplished negotiator with a proven track record at settling cases. She is a certified circuit court mediator and a qualified arbitrator. Ody earned her associates of arts degree from Miami-Dade College (1993), her Bachelor of Arts from Florida International University (1996), and her juris doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center (1999). She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000. While attending law school in the evening, Mrs. Dickman worked at the Florida Department of Children and Families in Miami, Florida advocating for disadvantaged persons, particularly children and the developmentally disabled. Ody relocated to Naples in 2005 and as a board member, continued her concern for impoverished persons at the Hunger & Homeless Coalition of Collier County. Mrs. Dickman is the Firm’s administrator and leads client development initiatives. Areas of Practice Mediations Arbitrations Governmental Affairs Commercial Law Construction Law Business and Contract Law Probate Guardianship Family Law

Thomas J. Diehl grew up in Centerville, Ohio and graduated from Centerville High School in 1981. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Miami University in 1985, and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati, College of Law in 1988. Mr. Diehl passed the Ohio and United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio Bar examinations in 1988, and has been licensed and in good standing with the Ohio Supreme Court and Federal District Court since 1988. He has been in private practice with his main office in Lebanon, Ohio since 1989. Thomas J. Diehl represents people with claims for physical injuries and economic damages arising from motor vehicle accidents. In his 30 years of practice, Tom has handled over 3000 injury cases and he's recovered over $50 million for his clients.