Ms. Flowers is a Board Certified Appellate Lawyer engaged in a general practice that encompasses all aspects of the firm's legal work. She represents both businesses and individuals defending against claims that are covered by an insurance policy.  In addition, she handles all varieties of appellate matters ranging from administrative to zoning issues. She is also an insurance coverage expert who analyzes the interpretation and effect of insurance policies.

Ms. Flowers's publications include "Third District Court of Appeal" (Chapter 18 of the 1991 Court Handbook for Dade County Lawyers, co-authored with R. Glazier), "Closing Argument: A Guide to Prevention and Preservation of Error," Trial Advocate Quarterly, Volume 14, Number 4, October 1995, "Identifying Insurance Coverage Issues in Employment Discrimination Claims," The Helix Journal, Vol. 5 Autumn 1998, and "Just what is a civil supersedeas bond and do I need one?" The Record, Florida Bar Journal Appellate Practice Section, Fall 1999.     

Ms. Flowers has served as an instructor in Legal Research and Writing at the University of Miami School of Law and as an adjunct Professor for Advanced Legal Research and Writing at the St. Thomas University Law School. She has also participated in "Discussion with the Court" at the Third District Court of Appeal.

Ms. Flowers is proud of the recognition she has received from her peers and the judges of various appellate courts for the quality of her presentation and preparation as an appellate practitioner.

Areas of Practice:

Appellate and Insurance Coverage

Claims Administration and Bad Faith

Certification/Specialties:

Appellate Practice Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, 1994

Bar Admissions:

Florida, 1985

U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1986

U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1987

U.S. Supreme Court, 1992

U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1998

U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2001

Education:

University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, FL , 1985
J.D.
Honors:  Cum Laude,  Vice President, Moot Court Board, 1984-1985
Law Review: Associate Editor, University of Miami, 1984 - 1985

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1981
B.A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Published Works:

"Third District Court of Appeal," (Co-Author with R. Glazier), Chapter 18, Court Handbook for Dade County Lawyers, 1991

"Closing Argument: A Guide to Prevention and Preservation of Error," Trial Advocate Quarterly, Volume 14, Number 4, October, 1995

"Identifying Insurance Coverage Issues in Employment Discrimination Claims," The Helix Journal, Vol. 5, Autumn, 1998

"Just what is a civil supersedeas bond and do I need one?" The Record, Florida Bar Journal Appellate Practice Section, Fall, 1999

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Instructor, Legal Research and Writing, University of Miami School of Law  1986 - 1987

Adjunct Professor, Advanced Legal Research and Writing, St. Thomas University Law School  1991 - 1992

Speaker, "Contemporary Issues for the Appellate Practitioner", Third District Court of Appeal  1995

Honors and Awards:

amed Florida "Super Lawyer" in Appellate Practice, Law & Politics Magazine - an honor awarded to only the top 5% of the attorneys in Florida; 2006, 2007, 2008

Listed, Florida Trend Magazine, Florida's Legal Elite, appellate practice area, 2004

Professional Associations and Memberships:

The Florida Bar, Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, 1993 - Present

The Florida Bar, Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, 1997 - 1998

Editor, The Record

The Florida Bar, Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, 1995 - 1998

Executive Council

The Florida Bar, Appellate Practice and Advocacy Section, 2002 - 2003

Chair

The Florida Bar, 1995 - 2001

Appellate Court Rules Committee

The Florida Bar, 2002 - Present

Appellate Practice Certification Committee

The Florida Bar, Appellate Practice Certification Committee, 2004 - 2005

Chair

Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 1992 - Present

Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 1994 - 1999

Board of Directors

Florida Defense Lawyers Association, 1992 - 2002

Trial Advocacy Quarterly, Editorial Board

Defense Research Institute, 1997 - Present

Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, 2001 - Present

Dade County Bar Association, 1987 - Present

Member, Appellate Court Committee

Florida Supreme Court's Commission on Professionalism, 2006

Past Employment Positions:

Hon. Alan R. Schwartz, Florida Third District Court of Appeal, Law Clerk, 1985 - 1987

Fraternities/Sororities:

Omicron Delta Kappa

Blue Key

Birth Information:

June 4, 1960, Winter Haven, Florida, United States of America