Angelica Varela
EDUCATION
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL Juris Doctor, 2005
Mock Trial Team Best Oralist (Fall 2003) Legal Research and Writing (Fall 2004) Appellate Advocacy (Spring 2005) Dean's List
Oberlin College, Oberlin, OH Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies, 1998
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Florida
EXPERIENCE
Angelica J. Varela, P.A., Miami, FL Solo Practitioner/Of counsel, 2009 - 2012
Developed a general legal practice focusing on corporate transactional law, real estate law, family law and commercial litigation. Responsibilities included review, negotiate, draft, amend and litigate contracts, agreements, sale and lease. Conducted Pro Bono work for low-income under-privileged families subjected to litigation with the Department of Children and Families in dependency matters.
Lydecker and Diaz Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Miami, FL Litigation Associate, 2008 - 2009
Manage complex litigation cases arising from insurance disputes in personal injury. Representation in bad-faith litigation and regulatory compliance matters.
Roth, Rousso & Katsman, LLP, Miami, FL Litigation Associate, 2006 - 2008
Managed trial and appellate court cases from inception through resolution in Florida state courts in areas of real estate, civil rights, municipal, commercial, personal injury and professional liability litigation
Bogin, Munns & Munns, LLP Orlando, FL Litigation Associate, 2006 - 2006
Plaintiff's personal injury and general liability litigation