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Dale T. Gobel

Founding PartnerEmail: [email protected]:(407) 455-5167Fax: (407) 455-5166

Dale was born in Montgomery, Alabama and was raised in Greenville, South Carolina.

He received his undergraduate degree in business administration from University of

Georgia in 1990, and his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 1993.

After graduating from law school in 1993, Dale began his career in the Central Florida

area. Dale has experience in a variety of practice areas and focuses primarily on

business litigation, insurance defense, and appeals. He has litigated a variety of

business related issues including toxic torts, partnership and shareholder disputes,

contract disputes, misappropriation of trade secrets, business related civil theft,

corporate employment agreements, corporate officer and director defense, disputes

regarding complex land and asset management agreements, defense of charges by

the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, brokerage disputes,

licensing agreements, sexual harassment claims, and Americans with Disabilities Act

claims.

Dale has litigated extensively in the area of insurance defense, including defense of

personal injury claims, defense of first-party contract claims, and defense of extra-

contractual claims, and has extensive appellate experience. Dale devotes a

significant portion of his practice to the defense of complicated injury cases

including high medical damage claims, and employs an innovative approach to

defending those claims.

Dale is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and the United State

District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. He is also licensed to

practice before the United States Supreme Court and the United States Court of

Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.

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Valencia was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree,

cum laude, from the University of Virginia and obtained her Juris Doctorate degree, with

honors, from the University of Florida College of Law in 1998. While attending the

University of Florida, Valencia was a legal research and writing teaching fellow, a member

of the Umoja Law journal, and a research assistant for the Constitution Revision

Commission. She received a book award in Family Law, and Legal Research and Writing

and was a member of the Phi Delta Phi Legal Honors Fraternity. Valencia participated in the

Mediation clinic and was a Certified County Court Mediator in Alachua County, Florida. In

addition, she was a Certified Legal Intern with the Ocala County State Attorney’s Office,

where she worked in the misdemeanor division. Valencia also interned with the Honorable

Judge Donald Graham as a summer law clerk at the United States District Court for the

Southern District of Florida.

After graduating from law school, Valencia began her career in Tampa, Florida where she

focused primarily on business litigation which included trademark infringement, franchise

litigation, housing authority litigation, landlord tenant disputes, consumer litigation

(including claims under Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act), and

construction litigation. She also represented management in various aspects of Labor and

Employment law including claims involving, race discrimination, Americans with

Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and sexual

harassment. Valencia has experience appearing before Administrative Law Judges as well

as state and federal court judges.

Since moving to the Central Florida area in 2001, she has focused primarily on the

representation of insurance carriers in all aspects of insurance defense including personal

injury protection, uninsured motorist, bodily injury, property, as well as the investigation

and litigation of fraudulent insurance claims.

Valencia is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts and all Florida United States

District Courts and is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

Valencia Percy Flakes

PartnerEmail: [email protected]:(407) 455-5164Fax: (407) 455-5166

Jeffrey was born in Rochester, New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from

the University of Rochester in 1989, and his Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of

Law, Yeshiva University in 1993. Jeffrey practiced in New York for seven years prior

to moving to Florida. During that time, he worked as an assistant public defender,

acquiring and developing skills examining witnesses, investigating facts and

conducting trials of criminal cases to both bench and jury.

Jeffrey moved to Central Florida in 2001 and began his career here litigating in a

broad range of areas including property and casualty insurance coverage, insurance

defense and product liability defense. He currently defends both first and third-party

insurance claims.

Jeffrey has also handled a number of wrongful death claims on behalf of the

deceased’s families, has probated a number of estates, and has assisted several

clients through their divorce proceedings. He is admitted to practice before all

Florida state courts.

Jeffrey G. Regenstreif


Lori was born in Miami, Florida and grew up in Miami and Boca Raton, Florida. She

received her undergraduate degree in English from the University of Florida in 1992.

She received her Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University in 1996. While

attending Nova Southeastern University, Lori received the book award for Legal

Research and Writing. She also participated in moot court competitions and was a

Certified Legal Intern with the Broward County State Attorney’s Office, where she

worked in both County Court and in the Homicide Division. Lori began her career in

South Florida, focusing on medical malpractice and wrongful death defense. Lori

moved with her family to Central Florida in 2010.

Lori has practiced complex civil litigation for 20 years. As a partner, Lori has

experience in a variety of practice areas and focuses primarily on insurance defense.

She has worked closely with various national insurance companies and has litigated

extensively in all aspects of insurance defense cases, including defense of personal

injury claims, auto negligence claims, wrongful death claims, medical malpractice

claims, negligent security claims, premises liability claims, product liability claims,

first party contract claims, extra-contractual claims, fraudulent insurance, and

property claims. Lori also currently focuses on pursuing affirmative litigation against

various medical providers for fraudulent billing and uses the information obtained

during this litigation in her defense of insureds and the companies who insure them.

Lori is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and the United States District

Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.

Lori Kemp Ostlie


Amy was raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In 1996, she graduated from the

University of Southern Mississippi (USM), magna cum laude, with a degree in

Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. While pursuing her degree at USM as a

full time student, Amy also worked full time as a sheriff’s deputy/correctional officer

for the Forrest County Sheriff’s Department. Amy later returned to Forrest County

during the course of her legal studies to intern as an Assistant District Attorney.

Amy received her Juris Doctorate from the Tulane School of Law in New Orleans,

Louisiana in 1999, after which she moved to Pensacola, Florida where she practiced

until 2010. During that time, Amy worked as an Assistant Public Defender in

Escambia County, Florida. In 2001, Amy began practicing exclusively civil litigation,

including personal injury claims involving not only automobile accidents but also

premises liability cases, first party coverage disputes, construction defect and PIP

litigation.

In 2006, Amy joined as partner in the formation of a law firm representing plaintiffs in

personal injury litigation where she worked until moving to Orlando, Florida in 2010.

As a result of representing both plaintiffs and defendants, Amy has a unique

perspective on litigating personal injury claims. This experience often time allows her

to anticipate the opposing counsel’s strategy and assists in the preparation of her

clients’ cases.

Since relocating to the Central Florida area, Amy continues to focus her practice in

civil and commercial litigation. She is licensed to practice in all Florida and Alabama

state courts and the United States District Courts for the Northern and Middle

Districts of Florida.

Amy N. Breazeale

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Tom was born in Clearwater, Florida but raised in Titusville. He received his

undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida. Tom worked extensively

in litigation as a legal assistant for ten years and earned the University of Central

Florida Legal Assistant Award of Distinction in 1991. Tom attended law school at the

University of Akron where he worked with the trial team, interned with the City of

Stow Law Department and Prosecutor’s office, and was selected to Who’s Who

Among American Law School Students. Tom received his Juris Doctor from the

University of Akron School of Law in 1999.

Tom has practiced in Orlando since 1999 and has litigated in state and federal courts

throughout Florida. He has extensive litigation experience in insurance defense,

including personal injury claims involving premises liability, automobile collisions,

trucking accidents and also employment practices liability and product liability.

Tom is a member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church of Oviedo. He has worked

with the American Heart Association (Heart Walk Team Captain, 2008-2012, Heart

Walk Logistics Committee, 2008-2009, and Advocacy Team, 2012), the Pancreatic

Cancer Action Network (PanCan 5k volunteer, 2009-2011), and the University of Akron

School of Law (Admission Ambassador, 2007-Present). Tom is also an adjunct

professor for the University of Central Florida's College of Health and Public Affairs

(Legal Studies program).

Tom is licensed to practice in all Florida state courts and in the United State District

Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Thomas J. Slogar

Miguel is licensed to practice in all Florida state courts and in the United State District Courts

for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. He is also licensed to practice before the

United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, the

Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals.

Of CounselEmail: [email protected]:(407) 455-5157Fax: (407) 455-5166

Miguel was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. Prior to starting high school, his family moved

to Homewood, Illinois and then later to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Miguel received his

undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Tampa in 2004 in criminology.

He graduated from the Florida State University College of Law in 2007 cum laude. While in law

school, he interned as a law clerk for a semester at the Florida Supreme Court, was

competitively selected for three law journals, and earned two book awards (highest grade in

class).

Miguel began his legal career on active duty with the United States Air Force as a Judge

Advocate. He was stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland and then at Joint Base

Anacostia-Bolling, in Washington, D.C. During his time in the Air Force, Miguel tried over 45

federal jury and bench trials as an Air Force prosecutor, defense counsel, or Special Assistant

U.S. Attorney. He also acted as government representative in two labor arbitrations, litigated in

several administrative boards, and handled a variety of torts filed against the Air Force.

Miguel deployed to Iraq in 2009 for six months during which he managed the high threat

detainee investigations in southern Iraq. After separating honorably from active duty, Miguel

clerked for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida in Orlando. In

January 2014, Miguel joined Gobel Flakes, LLC, and he now litigates in both state and federal

court, primarily in the areas of personal injury defense, commercial litigation, land-lord tenant

disputes, and appeals.

Miguel continues to serve as a major in the Florida Air National Guard. He is also active in the

local community. He volunteers at the Orange County Legal Aid Society, is a board member of

the Christian Service Center (homeless prevention non-profit), is a guest lecturer for the Legal

Studies Program at the University of Central Florida, is a leaders fellow at the James Madison

Institute, and is the social chair for the Young Lawyers Section of the Orange County Bar.

Miguel R. Acosta

Heather now litigates in the area of insurance defense, specifically personal injury

protection and motor vehicle accident claims. Since returning to Orlando in 2010,

Heather has joined the Board of Directors for the Primrose Center and is an active

member of the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers. She is admitted to

practice before all Florida state courts.

Heather was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and moved to Orlando when she was ten

years old. She received her undergraduate degree in 2006 from the University of

Florida in political science and a certificate in international relations. In 2010, Heather

graduated cum laude from Stetson University College of Law. During her last

semester of law school, she had the honor of completing a judicial internship with

the Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich of the Middle District of Florida, Tampa, FL.

Heather was subsequently admitted to the Florida Bar that same year and began her

law career as an Assistant Public Defender in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit where

she tried several criminal cases.

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Heather Truitt

Michelle is admitted to practice before all Florida state courts, the Middle District of

Florida, the Southern District of Florida, and Northern District of Florida. She is a

member of the Orange County Bar Association, Florida Defense Lawyers

Association, CFAWL, and has been named in SuperLawyers®, Rising Star, Civil

Litigation 2013 - 2016.

Michelle was born in Ohio but has spent most of her life in Florida, both in Ft. Myers

and Orlando. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the

University of Central Florida (1996). After completing her undergraduate degree she

worked for several years for a large property and casualty insurance company,

handling all types of insurance claims and serving as a commercial underwriter.

Michelle obtained her Juris Doctorate degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Florida A & M

University College of Law in 2006, where she served as the Articles Editor for the Law

Review, Student Bar Association Secretary, and competed in the BMI Entertainment

and Communications Law Moot Court Competition.

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While attending law school Michelle also worked as a Judicial Intern with the Middle

District of Florida U.S. Attorney’s Office (2005) and clerked with a local litigation firm

(2005-2006).

Michelle has experience handling various types of civil matters with a focus on

litigation, including complex commercial, contract disputes, insurance coverage,

construction defects, premises liability, personal injury, appeals and civil rights.

Michelle has represented individuals, schools, municipalities, large retailers, and

various types of business owners. Her practice currently concentrates on defense of

personal injury cases, as well as the representation of insurers for all types of

casualty claims and insurance coverage questions.

Michelle Concepcion

Matt Haftel was admitted before the Florida Bar in 2000 and is admitted before the

United States Middle District Court and the United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh

Circuit. Mr. Haftel received his B.B.A. in 1990 from The George Washington

University and his J.D. in 1999 from Stetson University college of Law. He is a

member of the Orange County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, American Bar

Association, Defense Research Institute, and the Florida Defense Lawyers

Association. Mr. Haftel’s civil trial practice includes cases involving Governmental

Liability, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Construction Litigation, Automobile

Liability and Insurance Coverage, in both federal and state courts. Mr. Haftel has

also handled numerous appeals. He is recognized by Martindale-Hubbell which

bestowed on him the preeminent AV rating.

Partner

Email: [email protected]

Tel: (407) 455-5161

Fax: (407) 455-5166

Matthew J. Haftel

Bill is a Partner, practicing insurance defense throughout the entire state of Florida.

He was born in Wilmington, Delaware and raised in West Virginia and Western

Pennsylvania. He graduated high school in Gainesville, Florida. Thereafter, he

attended the University of Central Florida in Orlando. He graduated with a Bachelor

of Arts Degree in Political Science. Bill then attended Thomas M. Cooley Law School

in Lansing, Michigan, now known as Western Michigan University Cooley Law

School.

After graduating law school, Bill became a member of the Florida Bar in the fall of

2000. Throughout his 16 years, Bill has dedicated his practice to defending insurance

companies and their insureds in home, auto, and commercial claims. Bill has

significant experience with investigation of fraudulent or suspicious claims involving

automobile accidents, personal injury protection, bodily injury, property and

commercial claims. Bill has worked closely, with both large and small insurance

companies, to assist with their claims handling practices.

In addition, Bill is a frequent lecturer at seminars and conferences on topics

concerning legal issues and trial practice, general insurance defense and SIU

matters. Bill routinely provides continuing education training on various issues for

insurance companies and insurance organizations throughout Florida and the United

States.

Bill is admitted to practice law in all Florida state courts and in the United States

District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Partner


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Fax: (407) 455-5166

William K. Pratt

Scott was born in California and raised in Hawaii before moving eastward to the

Sunshine State. He attended the University of Central Florida and graduated with a

Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

After a brief but successful career in the hotel and lodging management industry, Scott

obtained his Juris Doctorate from the Florida A&M College of Law in 2013.

Scott began his career representing small and mid-sized businesses in a broad

assortment of corporate and transactional practice, including such wide-ranging

topics as trademark appeals, lease-to-sale agreements, and anti-money laundering

compliance. Although he quickly transitioned into civil litigation as the primary focus

of his work, Scott still maintains relationships with his previous business clients. In

particular, he still serves as general counsel to an Orlando-based craft homebrewing

manufacturer that has, with his guidance, executed and renewed purchase agreements

with several nationally-recognized retail outlets. Having worked with many different

business owners, however, Scott recognizes the importance of building relationships

in the practice of law, and has always brought a similar mindset to his civil defense

litigation practice.

In that regard, Scott has a variety of civil litigation experience focused primarily on

insurance defense. He has worked closely with many of the industry’s largest private

insurers, as well as a number of companies who are self-insured and the third-party

administrators who manage claims for those organizations. As a civil defense

attorney, Scott has litigated a diverse spectrum of cases, including auto, premises, and

products liability, construction defect, negligent security, general liability, subrogation,

wage claims, pregnancy and sexual discrimination, and PIP and first-party work.

Scott is licensed to practice in all Florida state courts. Outside of work, he regularly

volunteers as a Judge in various regional moot court and mock trial competitions, and

has been invited to guest lecture at his alma mater regarding business law matters.

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Scott M. Rensch

The Big Picture. At Gobel Flakes, LLC, we

strive to achieve your desired outcome with

respect to the details of your individual case

and from the broader perspective of your

ultimate individual or corporate goals. We

are prepared to consult with you and

represent you on all legal or business

matters including the following:

Ÿ Motor Vehicle, Trucking, Motorcycle, and Boating Accidents

Ÿ Commercial Litigation, Contracts, and Business Disputes

Ÿ Homeowners' Claims

Ÿ Premises & Products Liability Claims

Ÿ Commercial Insurance Claims

Ÿ Wrongful Death Claims

Ÿ Medical Malpractice

Ÿ First & Third-Party Insurance Claims

Ÿ Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM) Claims

Ÿ Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Claims

Ÿ Construction and Electrical Accidents

Ÿ Personal Injury Claims

Ÿ Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Ÿ Insurance SIU/ Fraud Investigations

Ÿ Defense of Extra-Contractual Claims

Ÿ Employment Law

Ÿ Appellate Law

Ÿ Military Law (Uniform Code of Military Justice)

Ÿ Criminal Law

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