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As a Florida Supreme Court certified mediator who appreciates the value of dispute resolution, Mr. Evangelista has been highly successful in achieving many favorable arbitration rulings, settlements, and trial verdicts.  He is result-oriented and client-driven. He says that his keys to success are predicated upon listening to clients, being prepared, intellectually honest and straightforward.
 
Mr. Evangelista started out as writer, serving for a short time as a journalist in New York, where he was born and raised.  After graduating from Florida State University College of Law in 1985, he continued legal writing as a law clerk for the Honorable Anne Booth, Chief Judge for the First District Court of Appeals, and then as an appellate attorney at the Tampa Firm of Fowler, White et al. under the tutelage of the Honorable Christopher Altenbernd.  Mr. Evangelista transitioned into a trial attorney after four years, and took many cases to verdict, achieving the designation by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney. He also met the threshold of trials in order to be voted into the American Board of Trial Advocates, (ABOTA), where he served as President of the Tampa Chapter.
 
Mr. Evangelista remains passionate about the practice of law and his commitment to his clients.

Mr. Carpenter began his legal career in 2017 at The Patient's Law Firm answering phones, taking intakes, and interacting daily with clients who were the victims of medical negligence. This experience granted him practical knowledge of the profession and instilled a passion for helping vulnerable people to become whole again.


After earning his undergraduate degree, Mr. Carpenter gained admittance to Nova Southeastern Law School, where he excelled in his studies and honed his legal skills in preparation for practice. Mr. Carpenter demonstrated an aptness in legal writing and advocacy, achieving membership to two honors organizations, Nova Law Review and Moot Court Honor Society. Mr. Carpenter earned his Juris Doctorate in May of 2023 and ultimately passed the July 2023 Florida Bar Exam. As a Florida Bar member, he remains steadfastly committed to helping those in need.

He would later attend college at Florida State University, earning a degree in Political Science before enrolling in law school at Nova Southeastern University during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At the conclusion of his first year, Mr. Skonieczny ranked within the top 10 students in his class of nearly 200, earning a spot on the Dean’s List and winning book awards in Civil Procedure and Legal Research and Writing I and II.

Following his first year of law school, Mr. Skonieczny found his passion for injury law and advocating for victims of negligence through clerking at a prominent boutique plaintiffs’ firm in Broward County, Florida.
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After an immensely successful first year, Mr. Skonieczny would transfer to Florida State University College of Law, where he would later join Carpenter, Czelusta & Crane before earning his Juris Doctor and gaining admission to the Florida Bar in September 2023.

Mr. Brown is deeply dedicated to advocating for individuals and families harmed by medical negligence. He is known for his detail-oriented approach and thorough case preparation, ensuring that no aspect of a client’s claim is overlooked. His background as a defense attorney provides him with a unique and valuable perspective in handling plaintiffs’ medical malpractice cases, allowing him to anticipate defense strategies and effectively counter them on behalf of his clients.

Originally born in California, Mr. Brown now proudly calls Pinellas County home. He is committed to serving the Florida community and is passionate about helping victims of medical malpractice navigate what is often one of the most difficult periods of their lives. Mr. Brown takes pride in building strong relationships with his clients and guiding them through the legal process with clarity, compassion, and honesty.

Mr. Brown earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University’s top-rated College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, along with a minor in Psychology. He went on to attend Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad School of Law, where he was a member of the Trial Association and Moot Court Honor Society and earned a book award for Trial Advocacy. After obtaining his Juris Doctor degree, Mr. Brown was admitted to the Florida Bar and continues to bring skill and dedication to every case he handles.

 

A Pinellas County native, Grace balanced full-time work with her academic pursuits, earning her bachelor’s degree in Technology Management and Development while employed at the firm. She is also certified in cybersecurity, giving her a strong technical foundation that she applies daily in her role. Grace is highly adept with technology and leverages these skills to manage records, streamline workflows, and support the firm’s evolving technological needs.

Beyond her technical and organizational strengths, Grace is known for her genuine kindness and exceptional ability to connect with clients. She communicates with compassion and clarity, helping individuals and families navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Deeply committed to justice, Grace is dedicated to helping victims of medical malpractice feel heard, supported, and confident that their case is being handled with care and diligence.

After graduation, Izabel was accepted into a large multi‑site hospital system’s Registered Nurse Residency Program, gaining experience on a Medical-Surgical/Cardiac/Telemetry unit. She later completed the system’s Mother/Baby Specialty Internship, developing expertise in postpartum and newborn care and completing additional clinical rotations in Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
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From November 2020 through January 2025, Izabel served as a Registered Nurse within this large multi‑site hospital system, building a strong clinical foundation, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration, and cultivating a patient‑centered approach to care. Her background reflects a deep commitment to professional growth, cultural adaptability, and excellence in healthcare. Today, she applies her clinical expertise to reviewing medical records and identifying deviations from the standard of care.