Jill Carabotta knows no limits when representing her clients’ interests.  She has extensive experience managing high-volume firms while delivering unbelievable results:

As General Counsel for Windhaven Insurance Company (2014 – 2018), she was responsible for providing legal recommendations for all business, acquisitions, employee relations, real estate and other Company needs.  She managed the entire Windhaven Legal Operation, including an in-house law firm of 75+ employees, and outside counsel.

In her first year, Jill increased the firm’s wins by 30%, reduced average expense payments by 12%, and reduced outside counsel expenses by 50%.  By her third year, Jill and her team had delivered a 110% increase in win rate overall and a 68% decrease in average expense payments.

Prior to Windhaven, Jill was with Florida-based United Automobile Insurance Company and served as their Executive Vice President of Legal for eight years.  During her tenure as EVP, she managed an in-house law firm of 100+ employees with responsibilities including recruiting, hiring, training, strategic development, and all aspects of litigation and case handling. 

With Jill’s leadership, strategy development and process implementation, United’s in-house firm was and continues to be recognized as one of the best in the industry.  Prior to serving as EVP, Jill was Trial Counsel for United Automobile (2000 – 2001), Quality Control Supervisor (2003 – 2005) and Litigation Manager (2005-2006).

From 2001 to 2003, Jill practiced maritime and insurance law with Kaye, Rose & Maltzman in Miami, Florida, representing major cruise lines and marine insurers in multi-million dollar personal injury litigation in both State and Federal Court.

Jill is a member of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.  She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a Minor in Paralegal Studies from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.  

Jill is excited to begin representing YOUR interests while knowing no limits and providing YOU unbelievable results!

In practice for 20 years, Susan was a former prosecutor and public defender before concentrating on civil matters.  Her current practice focuses primarily on insurance litigation with an emphasis on coverage disputes.  She has an extensive litigation background including personal injury and property damage disputes, breach of contract and workers compensation claims.   Susan has an insatiable thirst for success and client satisfaction and is eager to put her experience to work for you.

Raised in Heidelberg Germany, Susan moved to the United States to attend college where she earned a dual degree in Psychology and Anthropology from the University of South Florida, and then her J.D. from Nova University.   Raised in a military family, Susan has always felt a strong desire to serve her community, which is evidenced by her commitments as a prosecutor and public defender.  Following that same desire, Susan became a foster parent. This experience led her to join Florida’s Department of Children and Families as a Senior Trial Attorney, prosecuting child abuse and termination of parental rights cases.

After serving the State of Florida for many rewarding years, Susan made the move to civil trial practice. She worked for a statewide insurance defense firm specializing in Workers Compensation defense, and within a few short years rose to the position of Managing Attorney of the Miami office. Susan also worked for United Automobile Insurance Company as a trial attorney, and most recently, Windhaven Insurance Company as its Litigation Manager.  At Windhaven, Susan supervised over 25 attorneys and 50 staff members and was responsible for 10,000+ cases from inception through trial.  She was instrumental in increasing the company’s win rate by 110% during her tenure.

Susan is a member of the Florida Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.  She is married with two beautiful kids and resides in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida.