Overview
Amanda Mendez focuses her practice on commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters. She advises insurers and insureds in disputes over coverage, potential liability and policy interpretation and has litigated cases from inception through resolution in both state and federal courts.
In addition to her insurance work, Amanda handles a range of commercial disputes, including first-party property and general liability claims. She is skilled in developing litigation strategies, managing discovery and negotiating settlements that align with client objectives.
Prior to joining the firm, she served as an associate at an insurance defense firm, where provided strategic guidance on case evaluation and negotiated on behalf of the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association. She also served as staff counsel for an insurance carrier, handling coverage and property litigation matters through resolution and previously worked as an associate at a civil litigation firm defending insurers in complex third-party coverage and liability disputes. Earlier in her career, she also gained significant trial experience as an assistant public defender, where she handled a broad docket of criminal cases and refined her skills in motion practice, negotiations and courtroom advocacy.
By combining her civil litigation experience with a strong foundation in trial work, Amanda offers clients practical advice and effective advocacy at all stages of a dispute.
Community Leadership
Amanda volunteers for the Donation Drive for U.S. Troops Serving Oversees, sending much-needed supplies and materials to the 31st Securities Forces Squadron.
Education
Amanda earned her J.D. from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, magna cum laude, in 2018 after completing her B.A. in in Political Science from the University of South Florida in 2012.
While in law school, Amanda was a board member of the Mock Trial Board and served as a law clerk at a personal injury and immigration firm.
Admissions
Amanda is authorized to practice in Florida, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts.