A pedestrian was seriously injured by a commercial truck. Our Attorneys obtained a Florida record-breaking verdict for the victim's pain, suffering and past and future medical needs.

Robert Sparks and Christopher Codling recovered $1,900,000.00 arising from a wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of their client. The recovery arose from a fatal car collision and a lawsuit that included multiple parties. The firm’s personal injury trial team litigated the case for more than three years leading up to trial before an out-of-court confidential settlement was reached.

Robert Sparks recently achieved a $1.5 Million wrongful death settlement. Robert, along with Nancy LaVista from Clark Fountain LaVista Prather Keen & Littky-Rubin, represented the surviving husband in a tragic medical malpractice/wrongful death case in which a wife and mother lost her life after medical complications following the birth of her third child.

Following the death of his wife, the husband contacted attorney Robert Sparks in order to investigate the tragic loss and evaluate a possible medical malpractice claim. Over the course of an extensive investigation and analysis, Robert and Ms. LaVista were able to hold the responsible parties accountable and reach a settlement that provided the family closure and future security for the loss of their loved one.

Robert Sparks has recovered $650,000 for his client who was injured in a multiple vehicle accident. The chain event crash at a stoplight caused the victim to suffer injuries in her neck, back and shoulder that required two spinal surgeries to correct. After resolving the case against the defendant driver for the maximum insurance coverage which was insufficient to cover all damages, Rob filed a lawsuit against his own client’s insurance company for their refusal to fairly adjust and compensate his client’s damages. The insurance company initially offered the victim $20,000, which did not come close to covering the medical expenses resulting from the injuries. After more than 4 years of litigation and with a trial date set, the insurance company finally agreed to the settlement amount to cover medial expenses, pain and suffering.

Robert Sparks and Christopher Codling have recovered $550,000 for their client in a negligence lawsuit. The lawsuit was brought after the defendant denied both liability and damages. Within eleven months of filing suit the Parties were able to reach a confidential settlement and avoid an impending trial. The settlement included resolution of economic and non-economic damages brought on behalf of their client which included pain and suffering and the impact of the quality of life for both their clients.

Chris Codling and Robert Sparks, recovered a $450,000 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks, has recovered a $400,000 insurance settlement for two clients who were injured when the car they were passengers in was hit by a driver who ran a red light. The passengers both suffered multiple injuries in the incident, including a concussion, neck, back and shoulder injuries.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $350,000 wrongful death settlement on behalf of a family who lost their father in a fatal automobile accident. Tragically, while the victim was driving his motorcycle, a distracted motorist in a pickup truck failed to give the victim right-of-way, at which time the victim was struck by the truck and died on the scene. Although the accident occurred in Georgia, the victim’s family retained Mr. Sparks after facing significant delays in the investigation and resolution of the wrongful death claim. Within weeks of Mr. Sparks undertaking representation of the case, both the defendant insurance company and underinsured motorist carrier tendered their full insurance policies.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $200,000 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

A client was seriously injured during an auto collision while using rideshare.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $200,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was hit from behind by a commercial vehicle as he rode his bicycle across the Courtney Campbell Causeway. He was hospitalized with a head injury that required 30 staples, a broken arm, and lacerations requiring stitches to several areas on his back and torso.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $175,000 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

A client was seriously injured during an auto collision while using rideshare.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $194,500 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Negligence, Elderly woman slips and falls at Tampa entertainment venue resulting in serious injuries

Attorney Chris Codling won a $170,779 settlement from State Farm insurance on behalf of his clients after a sinkhole opened up on their property. The homeowners had noticed significant cracks on and around their house and contacted their insurance company. Despite documented sinkhole activity by an engineering firm, State Farm denied their claim. Eight months later, a 6-foot deep sinkhole opened up between their home and a neighbor’s. A lawsuit was filed in Hillsborough county and within weeks Codling’s litigation of the case resulted in State Farm’s decision to a full tender of the homeowner’s policy.

Auto side swiped by truck

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $160,000 denied sinkhole global mediated settlement on behalf of his client.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $152,200 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $149,600 insurance settlement for a denied sinkhole on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Christopher Codling, has recovered a $125,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when a vehicle cut in front of her caused a three-car collision. The victim was traveling on US-19 in Pinellas County when a driver to her left in a Dodge Ram pick-up truck suddenly cut in front of her, causing a three-car collision. The impact resulted in head, neck, shoulder, stomach and arm injuries to our client.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $135,00 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $124,100 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $122,600 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $122,100 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $125,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim’s vehicle was rear-ended by an SUV that was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler semi-truck. The victim suffered lower back and shoulder injuries due to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, won an appraisal award in the amount of $117,700 for a confirmed sinkhole on behalf of his client to make all repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $108,800 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Auto, veered off to shoulder to avoid t-bone collision

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $100,000 settlement for his client who underwent neck surgery to correct an injury caused in a vehicular accident when the defendant made an improper lane change.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $100,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was rear ended while stopped at a traffic light, causing her to collide with the car in front of her. She suffered neck, back and right hand/arm pain due to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks, has recovered a $100,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when a vehicle collided with his client as he crossed the street on foot. The victim was crossing Nebraska Ave. in Hillsborough County when a vehicle driving northbound on the same street failed to yield right of way to the pedestrian, who was struck by the vehicle. The impact resulted in a head injury, fractured legs, left arm injury and brain injuries to our client.

Robert Sparks, has recovered a $100,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when a vehicle ran a stop sign and collided with the passenger side of the client’s vehicle, causing the airbags to deploy. The victim was traveling on Columbus Drive W. in Hillsborough County when a driver coming from Rome Avenue failed to yield right of way to oncoming traffic and turned left into the victim’s car. The impact resulted in a broken arm, a face laceration requiring 19 stitches, and neck and knee injuries to our client.

Robert Sparks, has recovered a $100,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering when a semi-truck hit his vehicle, causing a five-car collision. The victim was exiting the I-4 onto the I-75 when a semi-truck rear-ended him and caused a five-car pile-up on the interstate. Initially identified in the police accident report as the driver who caused the collision, Sparks investigated the case and proved that the semi-truck driver was at fault. The collision resulted in head, neck, shoulder, back and neck injuries to the victim, including 16 forehead stitches.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $100,000 bodily injury settlement on behalf of his client who sustained spinal injuries in a traffic accident in February 2015. A passenger in a vehicle that was hit when a second vehicle attempted to make a left hand turn in front of it, the victim suffered permanent injuries to her neck and back. Sparks’ team investigated the case, ensured the client received the best possible medical care and treatment, and was able to establish fault on behalf of the other driver. Shortly thereafter, the defendant’s insurance company conceded it’s full $100,000 insurance policy for the accident victim.

Robert Sparks Attorneys trial attorneys, Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered an $85,800 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks Attorneys trial attorneys, Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered an $84,000 denied sinkhole mediated settlement on behalf of his client.

Robert Sparks Attorneys trial attorneys, Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered an $83,000 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs

Robert Sparks Attorneys trial attorney, Robert Sparks, recovered an $80,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when another driver failed to yield the right of way to the motorcycle rider. The early morning crash happened on Hillsborough Ave in Tampa when the driver of a Mercedes sedan changed lanes into the path of motorcycle without yielding to the motorcycle driver’s right of way, causing the motorcycle to strike the front right bumper of the Mercedes. The impact resulted in staples to the victim’s head and stitches on his face, as well as injury and pain to his head, neck, arms, back, hips, knees and legs.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $75,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when he flew off of his motorcycle and into the back window of another driver. The crash happened on Gulf Blvd in St. Petersburg Beach when a driver abruptly came to a complete stop with no cause in front of a motorcycle driver causing the motorcycle to strike the back of the vehicle and propelling the motorcycle driver into the back window of the stopped car. The impact resulted in a concussion, neck and back injuries and abrasions for the motorcycle victim.

Christopher Codling, has recovered a $70,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering and permanent loss of mobility caused when the client broke her ankle on the property of a veterinarian clinic. The victim was walking into the veterinarian’s office when she inadvertently walked into a grass covered hole. The veterinary clinic denied they were responsible for leaving the hole where a fence had been removed and said it was the client’s fault for not looking where she was walking. The fall resulted in the client having surgery to repair her badly broken ankle.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $70,000 denied sinkhole mediated settlement on behalf of his client.

Auto, rear end collision in parking lot

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $70,000 denied sinkhole mediated settlement on behalf of his client.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $65,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was rear-ended on the highway when the vehicle behind him was struck by an 18-wheeler semi-truck. The victim endured lower back pain and numbness of the legs due to the impact.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $62,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when another driver failed to yield right of way at an intersection for the vehicle in which our client was a passenger. The incident took place on 21^st Street near the Selmon Expressway Gulf Blvd in Tampa when a pick-up driver made a left hand turn at an intersection without yielding to oncoming traffic from the opposite direction and the car in which the victim was a passenger impacted the side of the truck. The impact resulted in the victim suffering a fractured lower back and chest and knee pain and injuries.

Auto, rear end collision

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $62,500 denied sinkhole mediated settlement on behalf of his client.

Christopher Codling, recovered a $60,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was a passenger in a vehicle that was at a complete stop, as the slow traffic in front of the vehicle began to proceed through a green light. A second vehicle coming up behind her failed to slow down adequately and rear-ended the vehicle she was in. The victim suffered neck, mid and lower back and shoulder pain as a result of the impact.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $60,000 denied sinkhole mediated settlement on behalf of his client.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $56,600 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $55,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when another driver failed to yield right of way at an intersection. The incident took place on 21^st Street near the Selmon Expressway Gulf Blvd in Tampa when a pick-up driver made a left hand turn at an intersection without yielding to oncoming traffic from the opposite direction and the victim’s car impacted the side of the truck. The impact resulted in the victim suffering head, neck, back and chest pain and injuries.

Robert Sparks, has recovered a $53,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused in an auto collision. The incident took place on N. Westshore Blvd and Cypress St. when the defendant made an improper left turn, failing to yield right of way to the victim and hitting the victim’s car with enough force to cause it to overturn. The victim suffered injuries to his neck, back and left shoulder.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $50,000 confirmed sinkhole mediated settlement on behalf of his client.

Christopher Codling and Robert Sparks, recovered a $50,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was rear-ended during a three-car collision on the highway when the final car failed to slow adequately when coming upon stopped traffic. The victim endured back and neck pain due to the incident.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $50,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was hit head on in her vehicle when another vehicle traveling in the opposite direction swerved into her lane. The collision caused the victim to suffer arm pain, headaches, dizziness and anxiety about driving and traveling. The other driver was arrested for DUI at the scene of the crash.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $50,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim’s vehicle was on the rear-ended on the driver’s side of her vehicle while stopped. She suffered injuries to her neck, back and left-side extremities due to the impact of the crash.

Auto, rear ended.

Auto, client was harassed by Def

Chris Codling, recovered a $50,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim’s vehicle was hit on the driver’s side by another driver who ran through a stop sign. The victim suffered neck, chest, hip, side and shoulder pain due to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $50,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was hit on the passenger side of his vehicle when another driver made an improper lane change. He suffered neck and back pain due to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $50,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused by a vehicle hitting her as she walked westbound across Howard Ave. S. The driver of the vehicle exited a parking lot and failed to yield to the victim, and struck her with the front of his car, causing her to fall onto the hood of his car and then under the vehicle. The impact resulted in a concussion, as well as neck, shoulder, back and arm injuries.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $50,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was rear ended while at a complete stop in morning rush hour traffic on the I-4 approaching exit #1. The impact resulted in neck, shoulder and back pain and injuries.

Robert Sparks, has recovered a $50,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when another vehicle rear ended his client. The incident took place at a red light at Jim Redman Parkway and West Alexander Street in Plant City and the impact was forceful enough to throw the car’s gearshift into park from the drive position, although the air bags did not deploy. The victim suffered injuries to her neck, back, shoulder and chest.

Auto, t-bone collision into cement pole

Robert Sparks, recovered a $50,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when the client’s vehicle was rear-ended by a drunk driver on Gibsonton Drive in July 2016. The at-fault driver was cited for careless driving and was arrested for driving under the influence after he rear-ended the victim going at a speed of 55 mph. The impact resulted in spinal, cervical and lower back injuries to our client.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $49,000 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $48,600 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Robert Sparks, recovered a more than $48,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his clients for pain and suffering caused by a vehicle that rear ended them. The married couple had stopped on US 41 because of a traffic related to another accident when the vehicle approaching them from behind failed to stop and rear ended their car, resulting in a multi-vehicle collision. The impact resulted in various neck, shoulder, back and chest injuries to the two individuals.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $48,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was cut off as she approached a stoplight, causing her to hit that car after it entered the lane in front of her. The impact resulted in a broken bone in her hand, as well as neck, back, rib, hip and foot injuries.

Christopher Codling, recovered a $45,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when a truck crashed into the side of the vehicle in which our client was a passenger. The incident took place on 21^st Street and Columbus Avenue in Tampa when a tow truck driver was unable to stop at a red light and t-boned a vehicle crossing through the intersection in the opposite direction. The impact resulted in the passenger suffering lower back, neck, shoulder, wrist and thigh injuries.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $44,000 confirmed sinkhole mediated settlement on behalf of his client.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $43,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when she slipped on an unattended puddle of clear liquid in a Brandon, FL grocery store while shopping. The slip and fall resulted in an injury to her left shoulder.

Robert Sparks, has recovered a $40,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when a vehicle coming out of an apartment complex collided with her vehicle. The victim was driving down Himes Ave when the defendant came out of an apartment complex, failed to yield right of way to oncoming traffic and cut in front of her vehicle to get onto Himes Ave. The collision was significant enough to cause both vehicles’ airbags to deploy. The impact resulted in the victim suffering injuries to her head, back, neck, arms and right leg.

Auto, t-bone collision.

Auto, passenger in vehicle that was involved in a t-bone collision.

Auto, t-bone collision.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $37,500 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was a passenger in a vehicle that was hit when another driver made an improper lane change. She suffered neck, back and shoulder pain due to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $35,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was hit on the driver side of her vehicle when another vehicle to the left of her was rear-ended and propelled into her car. She suffered neck, back and hip pain to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $35,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was rear ended while stopped at a traffic light on Dale Mabry. He suffered shoulder and lower back pain due to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $35,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended. She suffered abdominal, head, neck, face, back and shoulder injuries due to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $35,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering caused when a vehicle rear ended the vehicle in which our client was a passenger. The incident took place at a red light on Big Bend Road and Lincoln Road. The rear-end impact resulted in the passenger suffering lower and upper back injuries.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $32,500 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was making a right turn into parking lot when he was rear-ended by Ford E-250 landscaping company vehicle. He suffered neck and back pain, numbness in his hands, headaches, and dizziness due to the impact of the crash.

Auto, t-bone collision at red light.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $30,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was entering an intersection when she was hit by a car that ran a red light, causing the victim's vehicle to spin and flip over. She suffered a head injury and back, neck and shoulder pain due to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $30,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim’s vehicle was hit as she entered an intersection and another driver ran a red light. She suffered head, neck, face, hip and shoulder injuries due to the impact of the crash.

Christopher Codling, recovered a $30,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was slowing with traffic to allow a police vehicle to pull over when a second vehicle coming up behind her failed to slow down adequately and rear-ended her vehicle. The victim suffered headaches and pain in her neck and on the right side of her body as a result of the collision.

Auto, rear ended

Auto, side swiped

Negligence, slip and fall in fast food establishment

Auto, side swiped

Robert Sparks, recovered a $30,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was rear-ended on the highway when a second vehicle failed to slow adequately when coming upon stopped traffic. The victim endured back and neck pain, as well as pain along his left arm and leg due to the incident.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $28,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of a motorcycle collision. The accident victim was driving his motorcycle down a highway when another vehicle failed to give him the right of way and turned left in front of him, striking his motorcycle. He suffered neck, back, shoulder, wrist and knee pain due to the impact of the collision.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $25,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was rear-ended by another vehicle that failed to adhere to the slow speed of traffic at a congested intersection. She suffered neck, back and shoulder pain due to the impact of the crash.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $25,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was rear-ended by a second vehicle as he attempted to make a left hand turn onto a highway onramp. The victim endured lower back pain and neck pain, including a bulging and herniated disc due to the collision.

Auto, rear ended

Robert Sparks, recovered a $23,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim suffered lower and mid back pain, as well as lower leg and arm tenderness and numbness after being rear-ended while at a complete stop in her vehicle.

Auto, rear ended.

Auto, rear ended.

Auto, rear ended at a red light

Christopher Codling, recovered a $20,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was in her stalled vehicle on the road with her hazard lights flashing when a bus rear-ended her. The driver of the bus was on his cellphone at the time of the collision. The victim suffered neck and back pain, headaches and sharp pain in her right leg as a result of the impact.

Robert Sparks, recovered a $20,000 insurance settlement on behalf of his client for pain and suffering endured as a result of an auto collision. The accident victim was entering a four-way intersection when another driver made a left hand turn without yielding to the victim’s right-of-way. The collision that ensued caused the victim to suffer leg and knee pain.

Auto, passenger on mo-ped that struck a vehicle making turn

Auto, passenger in vehicle that was rear ended

Negligence, slip and fall at a housing development.

Kelly Candela, successfully litigated a family law case in which her client was accused of violating a timesharing schedule agreed upon by both parental parties at the time the couple was divorced. The client’s child’s mother claimed that Candela’s client did not return the child for holiday timesharing at both Christmas and Easter. Candela had sent formal correspondence to the child’s mother regarding the dispute over the interpretation of the timesharing schedule, and when she did not agree, the father kept the child. The Court agreed with Candela’s interpretation of the timesharing schedule and found that her client was not in contempt for either holiday.

Kelly Candela, successfully litigated a family law case in which a child was nearly removed from her mother’s custody and given to the child’s alleged father, although the father had not yet established paternity. Candela filed a written response on behalf of her client (the mother) alleging fraud by the father and had the pick-up order set aside before custody was transferred to the father. The practical result was to allow the mother and child stay in their home state (not Florida) pending the resolution of the case. The Court agreed and granted Candela’s client custody.

Kelly Candela, successfully litigated a family law case in which her client filed a Petition to Establish Paternity, and the mother was served. After being served, the mother fled the state with the child. Candela filed an Emergency Motion for the immediate return of the child, and at that hearing, which was granted on an emergency basis, the mother was forced to turn the child over to the father, giving the father sole custody of the child pending the ultimate resolution of the case.

Kelly Candela, successfully litigated a family law case in which she filed a Motion for Contempt on behalf of her client against the mother of his child for making unilateral medical-related decisions for the minor child without his knowledge. The Court agreed that the mother was in violation of the final judgment of their dissolution of marriage and held her in indirect civil contempt. The Court also ordered that the treatment in question cease immediately and that the mother be solely responsible for any and all costs related to that treatment. Furthermore, the Court ordered that the mother was not to make any unilateral decisions in the future and was to notify the father of any future appointments so that he could be present either over the phone or in person.

Robert Sparks and Chris Codling, recovered a $137,300 confirmed sinkhole insurance settlement on behalf of his client to make subsurface repairs, cosmetic repairs and to pay attorney’s fees and costs.

Auto, rear ended on highway