Our Team
We hire for experience, passion, resilience, and adaptability.
We promote for proven performance.
Because we understand that results are no accident. If our 25 years have taught us anything, it is that no two cases, clients or courtrooms are the same. That is why ours is a culture that defends by advancing ever forward. Advancing our knowledge, our connections, our craft.
Is it the lawyer? Or the firm? Yes.
OUR TEAM
At LLR you can count on a team of eager listeners, and powerful allies who leverage decades of experience, but never rest on it.
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Areas of focus: medical malpractice, trucking and automotive, and general liability litigation
AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Joe has extensive experience trying cases in both state and federal court. Joe is admitted to practice in all Florida and Georgia state courts, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Memberships and Affiliations:
Florida Defense Lawyers Association: Board of Directors Member
Florida Bar: Standing Committee on Professionalism
Florida Bar: Chairperson, Mentoring Initiatives Working Group
Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).
Education:
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, JD
Joe is fluent in Spanish and a better-than-average fisherman when water temperature and cloud conditions are just right.
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Areas of focus: labor and employment defense, education law, correctional and law enforcement defense, and general liability litigation
Riley has extensive experience advising and defending employers, litigating labor and employment disputes, defending law enforcement agencies and officers, and handling appeals at the First District Court and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. She also serves as General Counsel for Tallahassee State College. Riley is admitted to practice in all state courts in Florida and Georgia, the United States District Courts in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Memberships and Affiliations:
Florida Bar: Young Lawyers Committee for Labor and Employment Section
Board of Directors: Christ Classical Academy Athletic Boosters
Family Coach for Safe Families for Children
Education:
Stetson University College of Law, JD
Riley’s passions are chickens and children. One she raises in the backyard, the other she cheers on at fields all across North Florida. Which is which? Hint: the chickens have yet to win a soccer game.
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Areas of focus: automotive liability, premises liability, products liability, construction litigation, and insurance defense
Ramsey has extensive experience in both state and federal courts and has represented clients before the Florida First District of Appeals. She is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, as well as United States District Courts in the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida.
Memberships and Affiliations:
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA)
Jefferson County Bar Association
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Education:
Florida State University College of Law, JD
A lifetime resident of Jefferson County, she enjoys volunteer work and community outreach. She loves to experiment in the kitchen - her favorite meal is the one she makes next. And is more of a dog than a cat person.
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Areas of focus: medical malpractice defense, labor and employment defense, family law, and correctional and law enforcement liability.
Ashley's previous experience brings a diverse viewpoint. Prior to joining the firm, Ashley assisted on death penalty appeals with the federal public defender’s office, defended those in need in their criminal cases at the state public defender's office, and helped clients navigate through divorces and child custody issues as a family law attorney. She also advised legislators on various issues and drafted legislation and amendments as an attorney with the Florida Senate.
Memberships and Affiliations:
Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA)
Education:
Florida State University College of Law, JD
Ashley lifts weights and does pilates, so watch it; she is both tough and agile. She loves spending time with her husband and dog - though not always in that order.
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Areas of focus: Construction litigation, labor and employment defense, and general liability litigation
Dan practiced business litigation in Maryland before moving to Florida to work as an assistant public defender, representing people in juvenile, misdemeanor, and felony cases. Dan is admitted to practice in all state courts in Florida and Maryland, as well as the United States District Courts in the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida.
Memberships and Affiliations:
Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Diocese of St. Augustine
Education:
Ave Maria School of Law, JD
Dan is a competitor in the courts and on them. Careful with this one, or he will hustle you on a tennis or pickleball court.
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Areas of focus: general liability, auto and premises liability, and construction defect litigation
Prior to joining the firm, Jordan practiced in Alabama, helping consumer debtors file Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy, before pivoting to handling collections and foreclosure litigation for credit unions. Jordan is admitted to practice in all state courts in Florida and Alabama, as well as the United States District Courts in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida
Memberships and Affiliations:
Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA)
Montgomery Bar Association
Education:
Faulkner University School of Law, JD
Jordan understands the convenience of streaming music, but when he has time, he prefers to listen to the entire album, song for song, in order…the way the artist intended it. Better still, see ‘em live…any artist, anytime.
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Areas of focus: general liability, automotive liability, and labor and employment defense.
Josephine brings a strong foundation in applied economics and agricultural resource management. During law school, she interned at a real estate law firm and with the 12th Judicial Circuit Public Defender’s Office, gaining hands-on experience in legal research, case preparation, and client advocacy. She is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts and the United States District Courts in the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida.
Education:
Barry University School of Law, JD
If you see a little mud on her car, it’s earned. Josephine dedicates her spare time to paying forward the powerful life lessons she gained in her family’s show cattle operation. Here, she connects youth across the state to a deeper appreciation of animal husbandry and the importance of preserving Florida’s cattle ranching legacy.
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