Julie N. Pagni

Bar / Professional Activity

• Networking group for small firms and solo practitioners; active member, contributing member in support of other group members, and sponsor of certain events, 2022–2024
• Member, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2017–2024
• Civil Practice Committee, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2024
• Circuit Civil Practice Committee, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2022–2023
• Professionalism Committee, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2018–2024
• Secretary, Professionalism Committee, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2018–2019
• Unified Family Practice Committee, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2021–2024
• Member, Trial School, 2021–2024
• Member, Palm Beach County Justice Association, 2023–2024
• Member, Family Law Lawyer Section of The Florida Bar, 2022–2023
• Served on the Palm Beach County Bar Panel for Professionalism Complaints, 2021
• Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Committee, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2019–2020
• Solo/Small Firm Committee, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2018–2020
• Co-Chair, Solo/Small Firm Committee Event Planning, Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2018
• Local Professional Panel Subcommittee, Professionalism Committee, Palm Beach County Bar Association; reviewed complaints regarding attorney professionalism and conduct, conducted hearings, and made recommendations for consideration in disciplinary matters, 2018
• Assisted in organizing, creating, and presenting CLE webinars through the local bar association on personal injury topics, 2020
• Member, FJA Women's Caucus, 2020
• Subcommittee Member, New Attorney Breakfast Event, Palm Beach County Courthouse; coordinated with panelists and judges for attorneys recently admitted to the bar, 2023
• Supervised the opening and closing remarks for panelists and judges at the New Attorney Breakfast Event held at the courthouse for attorneys recently admitted to the bar, 2023
• Member, Florida Justice Association, 2019–2020
• Member, American Bar Association, 2014
• Member, Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 2014
• Member, Young Lawyers Division, 2014

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• Settled a nursing home resident rights violation claim under Chapter 400 in Clearwater, Florida, for $15,000, 2016
• Settled a dental malpractice case in the 15th Judicial Circuit for $30,000 during employment with Shevin Law Firm, 2016
• Served as a Certified Legal Intern in the misdemeanor E Unit of the State Attorney's Office for the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. Handled cases under the supervision of a licensed attorney, including participating as first and second chair in petty theft and marijuana possession trials, 2014
• Settled a nursing facility claim under Chapter 400 in the 15th Judicial Circuit for $90,000 after a resident sustained a broken wrist from a fall while in the facility's care, 2016
• Settled an auto accident case for $25,000 pre-suit, 2015
• Settled a wrongful death auto accident case for a total of $80,000 during employment with Shevin Law Firm, 2016
• Settled a November 2017 auto accident claim for $50,000 in policy limits after a passenger was rear-ended by an uninsured vehicle; the client's chronic back pain was aggravated, and medical liens were reduced from more than $14,000 to less than $5,000, 2018
• Trial, Broward County — Auto accident case involving a client who underwent shoulder surgery, 2018
• Settled a pedestrian accident claim for $110,000 after a client was struck by a truck while crossing in a crosswalk; obtained the full policy limits of the at-fault driver and the client's UM policy and successfully negotiated a reduction of medical liens, 2018
• Settled a young college student's rear-end accident claim for a total of $40,000 through the at-fault driver's policy limits and the client's UM policy; negotiated reductions of healthcare bills and liens, 2018
• Settled a serious highway accident claim for the full $10,000 policy limit after the client was struck by a runaway driver and airlifted to the hospital for emergency surgery; negotiated medical liens from $12,793 down to $1,000, 2018
• Settled a car accident case during litigation for $85,000 for a physician who had never previously sustained an injury, 2018
• Settled a bedsore case against a Broward County nursing home for $30,000 despite liability and causation issues, 2016
• Settled a car accident case for $22,500 for a client who underwent wrist surgery, 2017
• Settled a car accident case for $30,000, 2017
• Settled a car accident case for $60,000, 2016
• Trial, 15th Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County, November 2016 — Served as second chair to lead counsel Harry Shevin in a pedestrian accident case. Conducted the opening statement, prepared trial materials and exhibits, presented exhibits, and examined a witness. Obtained a plaintiff's verdict exceeding available insurance coverage, resulting in an excess judgment of $297,000, plus an additional $84,600 in attorney's fees following the court's ruling on a rejected Proposal for Settlement, 2016
• Trial, Citrus County, August 2015 — Auto accident involving wrongful death; Plaintiffs' verdict of $6.2 million. Served as second chair to lead counsel Harry Shevin during employment with Shevin Law Firm, 2015
• Settled a challenging intentional tort case arising from a fight at a strip club in which the client, an innocent bystander, was punched in the jaw and suffered fractures requiring his jaw to be wired shut, 2019
• Settled a case for full policy limits for a client struck by another driver who ran a red light, 2019
• Settled an auto case involving a client injured in a vehicle accused of drag racing before striking a tree, 2019
• Settled a car crash case for full policy limits after the defendant ran a red light and denied liability during the pre-suit period; the client sustained broken ribs, 2019
• Located applicable insurance coverage where none initially appeared available against a defendant with substantial assets and successfully resolved the client's claim rather than leaving the client without recovery, 2019
• Settled a challenging causation case involving a client who was rear-ended and claimed an aggravation of a longstanding lower-back condition; despite the client being on disability before the crash, secured 50% of the available policy limits, three times the pre-suit offer, 2019
• After the defendant refused to offer more than $50,000 and denied knowledge of a tile defect, obtained certified public records establishing prior lawsuits involving the same issue and successfully developed evidence through discovery; settled the case for $350,000, 2019
• Settled a premises liability case for more than four times the amount originally offered before litigation despite significant causation issues, 2020
• Settled a case for more than six figures for a woman who injured her knee after slipping on water leaking from the ceiling of a national retail store; despite the absence of photographs or other evidence establishing the source of the water, obtained a favorable settlement, 2020
• Settled a serious multi-vehicle highway crash case involving a passenger who was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition; despite no applicable coverage, resolved the case for more than $40,000 and reduced a healthcare district medical lien exceeding $200,000 to zero, 2020
• Settled a subsequent tractor-trailer accident claim for a client who had previously sustained similar injuries in an earlier accident; despite overlapping treatment and causation issues, obtained a settlement exceeding six figures, 2020
• Settled the passenger claim in a tractor-trailer case in which liability was initially denied; the client underwent back surgery and was in his early thirties; settlement exceeded $340,000, 2020
• Settled a case for more than six figures for a client who injured her shoulder as a passenger in a crash; despite no treatment or surgery, obtained a favorable result, 2020
• Settled a premises liability case for more than $200,000 after a client slipped and fell on soda in a grocery store cafeteria, despite a prior recommendation for total knee replacement, 2020
• Settled a challenging case involving a client with numerous prior car crashes and surgeries; obtained a settlement approaching six figures, 2020
• Settled a premises liability case for more than six figures for a client who required ankle surgery after slipping on blue hair product at a national retail store, 2020
• Settled a case for more than $150,000 for a client injured when a lettuce truck crashed into his vehicle; despite limited treatment and no surgery, obtained a substantial recovery, 2020
• Settled a pre-suit case for $350,000 after a client was sideswiped and required ACDF surgery; despite a disputed liability issue, obtained a favorable result without litigation, 2020
• Filed and litigated a UM claim after a $20,000 pre-suit offer; despite difficult liability issues and a pending motion for summary judgment, negotiated an additional $50,000 from the defendant, resulting in a final settlement approaching six figures, 2020
• Settled a premises liability case for a client who fell over a cord on the floor of a dental office; the defendant initially denied all liability and refused to make a pre-suit offer, 2020
• Settled a commercial trucking case for approximately $400,000 after the client's truck was struck by a speeding semitruck and pushed into a third truck; obtained the available endorsement policy and UM policy limits despite multiple competing claims, 2020
• Settled a challenging premises liability case for more than six figures after a client slipped on water and fractured her ankle at a restaurant; despite the business closing after a $20,000 pre-suit offer and significant liability defenses, obtained a favorable result, 2020
• Represented the second truck involved in a commercial trucking collision in which a speeding semitruck caused a chain-reaction crash. Despite the absence of coverage for the semitruck or motor carrier, negotiated against five other claims and obtained the entire available endorsement policy and UM policy limits for the client; settled with two defendants for approximately $400,000, with the claim continuing against another defendant, 2020
• Settled a claim for a client who aggravated a pre-existing back injury after being T-boned when the defendant ran a stop sign; settlement was $500,000, 2021
• Settled a claim for a client who tripped in a restaurant and broke her leg; settlement exceeded six figures, 2021
• Settled an injury claim for a client who was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, resulting in lost wages and permanent injury, 2021
• Settled a pre-suit injury claim for a client who suffered neck and back injuries after his vehicle rolled over several times when the defendant crossed the median into oncoming traffic; obtained policy limits, 2021
• Settled a federal court claim against an upscale grocery store after the client slipped and fell; settlement exceeded six figures, 2021
• Settled a claim for a client whose vehicle rolled over, 2021
• Settled a pre-suit claim for a driver who was stopped in traffic and rear-ended on I-95; obtained policy limits, 2021
• Settled a pre-suit claim for a passenger whose vehicle was rear-ended on I-95; obtained policy limits, 2021
• Settled a pre-suit injury claim for a passenger whose vehicle was rear-ended while stopped at a stop sign; obtained policy limits despite the defendant being underinsured, 2021
• Settled a personal injury claim for a client who suffered a sprained wrist, herniated cervical disc, and chin injury after tripping over an uneven sidewalk; the HOA was aware of the hazardous tree-root condition, and the case settled for more than six figures, 2021
• Settled a burn injury case for a client who suffered burns during a massage and required a skin graft; settlement exceeded six figures, 2022
• Settled a pre-suit claim for a client injured after being rear-ended on an exit ramp, 2022
• Settled a case for a client who was rear-ended while stopped at a red light; despite a prior ACDF and a recommendation for adjacent-level treatment, obtained the BI and UM policy limits, 2022
• Settled a pre-suit claim for a client who was rear-ended on the I-395 ramp in Miami, 2022
• Settled a pre-suit claim for a driver whose vehicle was struck while stopped at a red light and pushed into several other vehicles; despite the defendant being underinsured, the client received the largest settlement among the claimants and the applicable policy limits were tendered, 2022
• Settled a pre-suit claim for a passenger whose vehicle was struck while stopped at a red light and pushed into several other vehicles; despite the defendant being underinsured, the client received the largest settlement among the claimants and the applicable policy limits were tendered, 2022
• Settled a pre-suit claim for a client burned by a medispa; despite other firms declining the claim, obtained a settlement of more than $50,000 without litigation, 2022
• Settled a premises liability case for a client who slipped and fell in a common area of an apartment complex due to a leaking air-conditioning unit; settlement exceeded six figures, 2022
• Settled a challenging liability case for a minor client injured at a hotel swimming pool after another firm declined the case; obtained a favorable recovery for the client, 2024
• Settled a pre-suit claim for a client who was rear-ended at a red light and suffered an aggravation of a prior back injury; obtained policy limits, 2022
• Settled a case for a minor child struck by a vehicle while attempting to catch a bus; recovered the driver's policy limits and obtained an additional recovery from the bus company, 2022
• Settled a case for a client who slipped and fell in the laundry room of an apartment complex due to a leaking washing machine, 2022
• Settled a pre-suit claim for a client who was the third vehicle struck while stopped at a red light, 2022
• Obtained a full policy settlement for a female client who was seriously injured as a passenger when the defendant driver ran a red light, 2024
• Obtained a full policy settlement for a male client injured when another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into him, 2024
• Obtained a full policy settlement for a client who was rear-ended while stopped at a red light with sufficient force to cause his vehicle's windows to blow out, 2024
• Resolved a damages claim for a client who was highly satisfied with the result, 2024
• Obtained a favorable result for a client, including treble damages, through nonbinding arbitration, 2024
• Obtained a favorable settlement for a client who was the third vehicle involved in a crash; through aggressive negotiations, secured a significant portion of the policy limits despite the client's injuries being less severe than those of another claimant, 2024
• Obtained a favorable settlement for a client who fell on a tennis court while playing pickleball; despite challenging liability and facts, secured a successful resolution, 2024
• Settled a mother's claim arising from a car crash in which another driver sideswiped her after failing to stop before turning right on red and entering a lane occupied by the client's vehicle, 2024
• Settled a claim for a client who was a passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended, 2024
• Settled a challenging liability case at a tool franchise store after the client's thumb was crushed due to a negligent display setup and required surgery; obtained a favorable result after another firm declined the case, 2024
• Obtained a settlement for a client who was rear-ended, 2024

Representative Clients

• Hired by Zenere to draft wills, powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate forms, donor cards, and related estate planning documents for both spouses, 2017
• Hired by the Holders to draft wills, powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate forms, and related estate planning documents for both spouses, 2018
• Hired by Zenere to draft a Declaration of Pre-Need Guardian for his father, 2018
• Provided a settlement agreement to a client who was highly satisfied with the outcome, 2024
• Hired by Tyrrell to draft a limited power of attorney so she could sell a vehicle on behalf of her husband while he was traveling for business, 2018
• Drafted necessary legal documents for a client, 2020
• Reviewed and revised legal documents for a client, 2020
• Represented a client in obtaining a restraining order and defending against a cross-restraining order, 2021
• Represented a client in a paternity case, 2022
• Drafted a motion for sanctions for a client who successfully obtained sanctions against the opposing party, 2022
• Represented a client in defending against two restraining orders filed in retaliation after the client sought law enforcement protection from an abusive boyfriend while pregnant; both restraining orders were dismissed in favor of the client, 2021
• Represented a client in a divorce and successfully reduced the requested alimony, obtained a larger share of the marital assets, and helped save the client money, 2022
• Reached a settlement agreement for a client through creative negotiations; the client was highly satisfied with the result, 2024
• Resolved a difficult case for a female client after multiple hearings and motions, 2024
• Successfully defended a client against a fraudulent injury claim; obtained dismissal of serious allegations, providing relief to the client, 2024
• Resolved a claim for a client against a family member, 2024
• Resolved a dispute for a client who was pleased with the quick resolution, 2024
• Obtained a favorable result for a client in a civil matter, 2024
• Provided a settlement agreement to a client who was highly satisfied with the result, 2024

Transactions

• Hired to change the title of Mrs. Dumbroff's deed to include her son, 2018
• Reviewed wills, powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate documents, and a deed transfer prepared by another attorney, 2018
• Hired by the Holders to change the title of their home's deed to include their son, 2018
• Hired to transfer a deed from a client and her husband to the client and her son, 2018

Special Licenses / Certifications

• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, admitted to the Federal Bar, July 2015
• Florida Bar, admitted 2014
• Florida Notary, 2015
• Florida Notary, renewed 2019

Pro bono / Community Service

• Guardian ad Litem Intern, 2010
• New Attorney Breakfast Event, 2023
• Guardian ad Litem Volunteer, Gainesville, Florida, 2008–2011; conducted home studies involving families and foster families, submitted recommendations and observations to judges, and appeared in court on assigned cases.
• Volunteer, The Florida Bar Free Legal Answers program, providing at least 25 hours of pro bono legal assistance annually to financially eligible individuals, 2017–Present
• Provided four hours of pro bono assistance to a client involved in a three-year HOA dispute; helped the HOA and client reach a mutually acceptable resolution, 2017
• Volunteer, The Florida Bar Free Legal Answers program, providing at least 25 hours of pro bono legal assistance annually to financially eligible individuals seeking affordable legal services, 2018
• Provided 12 hours of pro bono assistance to a financially limited stay-at-home mother with four young children who needed help preparing and filing divorce paperwork; represented her on a pro bono basis due to her financial circumstances, 2018
• Provided four hours of pro bono assistance to a financially limited client regarding a dispute with an apartment management company, 2018
• Provided 2.5 hours of pro bono assistance to a single father seeking the return of a $2,500 security deposit from an apartment management company; the deposit was returned following one telephone call and one letter, 2017
• Provided four hours of pro bono legal assistance to Kendy Martin following a severe car accident in Naples, Florida; provided legal advice regarding her limited recovery, assisted in obtaining direct payment of the insurance proceeds, and advised her on negotiating and resolving medical bills, 2018
• Provided two hours of pro bono legal assistance to a client facing a lawsuit after his dog injured another person; provided legal advice and drafted a letter, 2017
• Completed a divorce matter on a pro bono basis, 2019
• Settled a copyright infringement lawsuit on behalf of a pro bono client who faced a claim seeking more than $100,000 in damages; negotiated a nominal payment and an acceptable payment plan, 2019
• Through the firm, volunteered at Feeding South Florida, sorting and packaging food; the group's efforts resulted in the creation of 26,000 meals, and the firm donated $2,500, October 19, 2019
• Member and participant, The Florida Bar Free Legal Answers program serving the pro bono and indigent population, 2019
• Volunteer Judge, FLREA High School Mock Trial Competition, through the Palm Beach County Bar Association, February 2019
• Donated 20 hours of pro bono legal services to individuals with legal questions, 2023

Educational Background

• University of Florida Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor, 2014
• University of Florida, B.A. in Criminology, minor in Communications, Cum Laude, 2010
• University of Florida Levin College of Law, Criminal Justice Certificate, 2014
• Fairfield University–Florence, Italy, 2009

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Panelist, "New Changes to Florida Law Passed March 2023," Solo Small Firm Networking Group; discussed major changes to Florida law, particularly personal injury law, and their anticipated effects, followed by a Q&A, 2023
• Attorney Speaker, US Law Shield; presented and discussed Florida law concerning gun ownership, concealed carry permits, and self-defense, 2017
• Attorney Speaker, US Law Shield; presented and discussed Florida law concerning gun ownership, concealed carry permits, and self-defense, 2016
• Attorney Speaker, US Law Shield; presented an active shooter seminar addressing survival strategies and self-defense under Florida law, 2016
• Attorney Speaker, US Law Shield; presented and discussed Florida law concerning gun ownership, concealed carry permits, and self-defense, 2018
• Author, professionalism article for the Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin as part of service on the Professionalism Committee, 2018
• Attorney Speaker, US Law Shield; presented and discussed Florida law concerning gun ownership, concealed carry permits, and self-defense, 2015
• Attorney Author, Cimino v. American Airlines, Fourth District Court of Appeal; drafted the brief successfully argued by the partner and affirmed by the Fourth District Court of Appeal; opinion published in 2016 under the attorney's maiden name, Julie Dumbroff.
• Attorney Speaker, US Law Shield; provided the legal education portion of a criminal and civil gun law seminar addressing self-defense, gun ownership, concealed carry, and firearm use, 2019
• Author, "Social Media: Professionally and Ethically Instructing Clients," Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin; discussed ethical and professional considerations concerning client instruction and social media discovery, March 2019
• Attorney Speaker, Senator Rouson Radio Show, 104.5 WFLM The Flame; addressed questions regarding personal injury claims and pursuing claims during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020
• Attorney Speaker, US Law Shield; presented interactive seminars on self-defense, weapons and firearms laws under Florida law, common misconceptions, and legal preparedness, 2021
• Attorney Speaker, US Law Shield; presented interactive seminars on self-defense, weapons and firearms laws under Florida law, common misconceptions, and legal preparedness, 2022

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Vice President, Florida Association for Women Lawyers Chapter at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2013–2014

Honors

• Recognized as Distinguished Counsel, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2019
• Selected to Rising Stars: 2019 - 2026
• Prosecutorial Ethics Book Award, Professor Dekle, Levin College of Law; one of two students to receive the Book Award for achieving the highest grade in the class, 2013
• Appellate Advocacy Book Award, Professor, Levin College of Law; awarded for the highest grade in the class based on the brief drafted, 2012
• Trial Practice Honors, Professor Zedalis; one of two students to receive honors for course completion, 2012
• Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Award for two years of volunteer service, Guardian ad Litem, Gainesville, Florida, Alachua County, 2010
• Best Attorneys of America Award, Best Attorneys of America, 2018
• Top 40 Under 40 Award, Personal Injury, American Academy of Attorneys, 2018
• Client Satisfaction–10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2018
• Personal Injury–Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction, 2017
• Best Attorney–Florida, Best Attorneys of America, 2018

Awards

---

Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

---

Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.