Nicole Soto-Ortega is a Miami native born into a Cuban and Puerto Rican family. Nicole obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Florida International University. There after she obtained her Juris Doctor Degree from St. Thomas University, graduating Cum Laude and in the top 10% of her graduating class. Not only did she maintain her status on the Dean’s List every semester but she also received the CALI Book Award in Guardianship Law. Nicole was a member of the St. Thomas Law Review as the Executive Notes and Comments Editor and was also the President of the Elder Law Society, she also served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Maria M. Korvick, Circuit Court Judge in the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade. After law school, Nicole returned to the 11th Judicial Circuit as an Attorney Case Manager to the Honorable Jerald Bagley until the time of his retirement and also to current sitting Judge the Honorable Jorge E. Cueto, Circuit Court Judge in the Probate Division of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade. She then pursued a career in civil litigation focusing in the area of insurance defense working as in house Staff Counsel for one of the top insurance companies in the United States. Nicole practices in the areas of Probate, Trusts, Guardianships, Guardian Advocacy, Estate Planning, and Elder Law. During her free time she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her husband and family.

Timothy B. Sottile is an experienced litigator and trial attorney with the firm Sottile Baltaxe. Mr. Sottile has utilized his diverse background in complex business and employment litigation to obtain excellent results for his clients in difficult employment cases. Since 1994, Mr. Sottile's practice has focused on employment law. Mr. Sottile has published numerous legal articles, and served as a lecturer at the USC School of Law on trial advocacy, as well as making presentations to other attorneys regarding employment law. From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Sottile served on the Executive Committee of the California State Bar Labor and Employment Law Section. Mr. Sottile is active in the legal community, and is a member of the California Employment Lawyers Association, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Ventura County Bar Association, and the Italian American Lawyers Association. He earned his B.A. from the University of British Columbia before attending Loyola Law Schoo, where he earned his J.D.

Tavis Souder is a Florida trial attorney with 18 years of litigation experience and over $40 million recovered for accident victims across Palm Beach County, South Florida and the Treasure Coast. A former prosecutor trained in accident reconstruction and a former in-house lawyer for one of the nation’s largest insurers, he gained rare courtroom skill and insider knowledge of insurance defense tactics. He now uses that experience to hold insurers accountable and secure justice in complex cases involving trucking and auto crashes, trip-and-falls, resort liability, dangerous property conditions, and traumatic injuries. Tavis is known for meticulous preparation, aggressive advocacy, and unwavering commitment to his clients’ compensation and dignity.

Education: Samford University, Cumberland School of Law - Juris Doctor (1990) American Journal of Trial Advocacy (1987-1990) (Nation's oldest Law Review dedicated to the advancement of trial Advocacy) University of South Florida - Bachelors of Arts (1987) St. Petersburg Junior College - Associates in Arts (1985) Professional Associations: The Florida Bar (Trial Lawyers Section) Hillsborough County Bar Association (Trial & Litigation Section) Florida Justice Association Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum (2019 to present) Awards: AV Preeminent 5.0 our of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale Hubbelll (2000 to present) Appreciation Award-Paws for Patriots & Harley Owners Group (2010) Outstanding Program - American Inns of Court (2007) Outstanding Pro Bono Service By Bay Area Volunteer Lawyer Program (2006) For complete and update biography information, please our firm's website using the link provided above.

With over thirty-five years of distinguished practice in Connecticut and a three-decade tenure as the managing partner at Sousa Law, LLC, this esteemed attorney has dedicated a significant portion of his career to representing individuals injured at work in Connecticut. His expertise in workers' compensation law is extensive, encompassing thousands of both contested and uncontested cases. This experience has enabled him to secure benefits and negotiate favorable settlements for a multitude of Connecticut workers. In addition to his legal practice, this attorney has a notable background in politics, having served as the First Selectman (Mayor) of Orange, Connecticut, from 1995-1999. Remarkably, he was the first Democrat elected in the town's 173-year history. This attorney's service extends beyond his community, having proudly served his country as a commissioned United States military intelligence officer in the United States Army.