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Carolyn Smyth joined the firm in 2020 as an Associate in the Orlando office. Ms. Smyth focuses her practice on defending insurance carriers in first party insurance claims. Continue Reading Carolyn Smyth

DeArica joined Simon, Reed, and Salazar in 2021 as a law clerk in the Miami Office and became an associate in 2022. DeArica grew up in Louisiana and later attended Louisiana State University, graduating with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Political Science. DeArica moved to New Orleans to attend law school at Loyola University New Orleans, College of Law. Continue Reading DeArica Q. Richard

Bryce Clark joined the firm in June of 2024 as an Attorney in the Tampa office. Mr. Clark focuses his practice on the investigation and litigation of first-party property insurance matters including water claims, wind/hail claims, roof claims, and plumbing claims. Continue Reading Oliver Bryce Clark

Robin Pero joined the firm in March 2022 as an Attorney in the Tampa office. She was admitted to the Florida bar in 1993. Ms. Pero focuses her practice on first party property insurance matters including water claims, hurricane claims, wind/hail claims, roof claims, and plumbing claims. Continue Reading Robin Pero

Jason Little is a Partner in the Miami office. He joined the firm in November 2018 and focuses his practice on counseling, defending, and litigating matters for national and local insurance carriers in state and federal courts. He assists clients in the investigation of claims, provides coverage opinions and litigates first party property insurance claims. Continue Reading Jason G. Little

Eric Kegley joined the firm in July 2020 as an Associate in the Miami office. Since 2014, Mr. Kegley has focused his practice on insurance coverage matters, counseling and representing clients as to insurance coverage determinations and when necessary, litigation. Mr. Kegley has represented national and local insurance carriers in state and federal courts. He assists clients in the investigation of claims involving property claims, provides coverage opinions, and litigates coverage disputes. Continue Reading Eric C. Kegley

Brian S. Jacobson is a Partner in the Miami office. Brian joined the firm in September 2018 and is principally involved in counseling and defending insurance companies in insurance coverage disputes, including providing litigation support and appellate services in state and federal courts. He assists national and local carriers in the investigation of first-party and third-party claims, and provides coverage opinions and analysis of property, general liability and various other types of insurance policies. Mr. Jacobson is a certified Bikram yoga instructor and musician. He studied Studio Music and Jazz Performance (guitar) at the University of Miami and was an adjunct professor at the New World School of the Arts in Miami before attending law school at St. Thomas University. Continue Reading Brian S. Jacobson

Raymond S. Boyle joined the firm in October 2023 as an Associate in the Miami office. Mr. Boyle focuses his practice on premises liability, products liability, medical negligence, wrongful death, and commercial litigation. Continue Reading Raymond Boyle

George G. Cappello, Esq. is an associate in the Orlando office. His practice focuses on the representation and defense of insurers in first party property disputes throughout the state of Florida. Continue Reading George Cappello