Academy Member Inducted 2026
Video ConferencingAvailable
- Practice Commenced2023
- # of MEDS (as of 17/1/26)400
- # of ARBS (as of 17/1/26)
Current Practice
Online / In-Person
- 1st Circuit
- 2nd Circuit
- 3rd Circuit
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Biographical
Sonya is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court, County Court, and Appellate Court Mediator. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator. During the last 25 years, she litigated, evaluated, and managed thousands of personal injury and other insurance related cases across the state of Florida. Her practice areas included: pre-suit settlement conferences/multi compete claims; auto; homeowners; premises liability; wrongful death; dog bites; negligent security; 1st and 3rd party property claims; and subrogation. She stands ready to put that experience to work for you and your clients!
Sonya has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1998 and is a current member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution and Trial Lawyers Sections. She is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association.
Case Experience
- Appellate
- Automotive
- Community Associations
- Construction
- Contract Disputes
- Insurance
- Nursing Homes
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Product Liability
- Professional Fees
- Professional Liability
- Property Damage
- Religious Institutions
- Torts
- Transportation
- Wrongful Death
Education
Juris Doctorate, Stetson University College of Law, 1998
- Chief Justice, Moot Court, 1997-1998
- 1st Place Team- E. Earl Zehmer Workers Compensation Moot Court, 1996
- Public Service Fellow 1996-1998
Master of Education, University of Florida, 1993
Bachelor of Arts, English, University of Florida, 1991
Memberships & Affiliations
Member of National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
Rates Information
Please contact Amy Smith for details at 407-649-9495.