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Esmee Vera-Benavidez Partner

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Background

Esmee was born and raised in Miami, Fl prior to moving to Tallahassee, Fl. She graduated from the Florida International University in December of 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. She then earned her Juris Doctor degree from Barry University, Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in December of 2017.

Prior to joining the firm, Esmee developed experience representing homeowners and carriers in first-party insurance defense. With a strong background in defending against property damage claims, bad faith allegations, and policy interpretation, she provides strategic counsel to mitigate risk and achieve favorable outcomes for her clients. Skilled in negotiations, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution, she has successfully handled cases involving hurricanes, non-weather water losses, fire damages, hail and other property relate claims.

As an experienced attorney specializing in first party property insurance defenses and partner at Boyd Richards Parker Colonnelli, P.L., Esmeeā€™s practice is focused on representing insurers in coverage disputes, litigation, and claims investigations.

Outside of the legal field, Esmee enjoys spending time with her family and is passionate about giving back to the community, volunteering as a Guardian ad Litem for two years.