Monique Puentes focuses her practice on insurance defense with an emphasis in automobile-related matters.

Monique earned her bachelors degree in women’s studies from the University of Florida, followed by her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

Before joining Kubicki Draper, Monique gained valuable experience interning with Southern Legal Counsel and the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, and she worked in the University of Florida Law’s immigration clinic. During law school, she served as President of the Latino Law Student Association, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to advocacy.

• Automobile and Motorized Vehicles
• Insurance Coverage
• Presuit Settlement Assistance

Education

• University of Florida (J.D., 2021)
• University of Florida (B.A., 2017)

• State of Florida 2021

• Kubicki Draper Pre-Suit Practice Group, Member
• Florida Bar Association
• American Bar Association, State and Local Government Law Section; Young Lawyer Division
• Tampa Bay Inn of Court

• Elizabeth Clark Young Lawyers Fellowship Award (2022)

• Spanish

Outside of KD, Monique volunteers her time as a softball coach and serves as Vice President of West Tampa Little League, the same league where she grew up playing the sport. She takes pride in having been on the first team from the league to compete in the Little League World Series, a milestone that continues to inspire her involvement in youth sports.