WILLIAM J. McFARLANE, III

Founding partner of McFarlane Dolan & Barnett. Born New Jersey, February 5, 1963, admitted to Florida Bar, 1988, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and Supreme Court of the United States. Education: Broward Community College (A.A., with high honors, 1983); Florida Atlantic University (B.B.A. with honors, 1985); Nova University Law School (J.D., 1988).
Member : The Florida Bar; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Broward County Trial Lawyers Association; The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers of America; Defense Research Institute.
PRACTICE AREAS: Insurance Litigation and Defense; Auto, Rental Car and Trucking Negligence; Property/Premises and Casualty Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Asset and Fire Loss; Special Investigative Unit Counsel; Professional Liability; Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Negligence; Commercial and Construction Related Litigation; Maritime Negligence; Insurance Coverage; Toxic Tort, Medical Products Liability, Medical Malpractice; and Asset Protection; Risk Management; Excess Insurance Litigation; Asset, Fire and Fraudulent Claims.
E-Mail Address: wmcfarlane@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com

WILLIAM J. McFARLANE II

(1933-1999) Chief Claims Administrator, posthumous. Born Maywood, New Jersey, January 22, 1933. Education: Fairleigh Dickerson University, Madison, New Jersey. Mr. McFarlane was employed by Allstate Insurance Company for 29 years first in the State of New Jersey and thereafter in the State of Florida, retiring as a Casualty Claims Manager. Thereafter Mr. McFarlane served as a claims consultant for the law firm now known as McFarlane Dolan. & Barnett. Mr. Mcfarlane was responsible for the creation and implementation of the claim handling procedures and defense strategies that has enabled Allstate insurance company to become an insurance industry leader in the defense of automobile personal injury claims. Mcfarlane Dolan & Barnett has awarded Mr. McFarlane the posthumous title of Chief Claims Administrator as a tribute to Mr. McFarlane’s 35 years of service to the insurance industry and for serving as the inspiration for the success of McFarlane Dolan & Barnett.

JAMES V. DOLAN

Born Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 30, 1930, admitted to Pennsylvania Bar, 1960, admitted to Florida Bar, 1962, Florida and U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle, and Northern District of Florida. Supreme Court of the United States. Education: LaSalle College (B.S. 1953); Villanova University (J.D. 1960).
Member : Broward County Bar Association; Pennsylvania Bar Association.
PRACTICE AREAS: Aviation Law; Marine Law; Excess Insurance Litigation; Product Liability Defense, International and Domestic Premises Liability Litigation, and litigation originating in the Caribbean and South and Central America with an emphasis in Premises Liability Defense of Hotel, Marina and Resort claims brought by guests of the venue. Mr. Dolan is coordinating counsel for all Marriott Offshore Resort Claims and is an experienced litigator in the areas of International Jurisdiction and choice of Law issues.
E-Mail Address: jdolan@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com

MARK T. BABCOCK

(Partner) Born Plantation, Florida, October 13, 1974; admitted to Florida Bar, 2003. Education: Broward Community College (A.A., 1995); Florida Atlantic University (B.A., 1997); University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2002). President’s List and Dean’s List, Florida Atlantic University; Alpha Kappa Delta; Habitat for Humanity, Sports and Entertainment Law Society at UM, London Summer Abroad Program of 2000; HOPE (Helping Others Through Pro Bono Efforts), and Judicial Intern, Honorable Maxine Lando, 11th Judicial Circuit, Family Division, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Spring 2001.
Member: Florida Bar, Southern and Middle District of Florida.
PRACTICE AREAS: The litigation of claims involving Automobile Negligence; Product and Premises Liability; Maritime Negligence; Insurance Coverage; Medical Negligence; Medical Products Liability; Toxic Tort, Property, Premises and Casualty Litigation, both domestic and foreign claims; Hotel and Resort Litigation, Caribbean, South and Central America; General Insurance Litigation and Defense and Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Claims; Product Liability Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Asset and Fire Loss; Special Investigative Unit Claims; Excess Insurance Litigation and Defense of Fraudulent Asset, Fire and Property Claims; Civil Rights Defense for various law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Florida.
E-mail: mbabcock@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com 

Joseph t. clancy (Associate) Born Michigan City, Indiana, May 26, 1978; admitted to Florida Bar 2006.  Education:  University of Florida (B.A. Political Science, 1999); University of Florida (M.A. International Business, 2001); Notre Dame Law School (J.D. 2005).  Member: Florida Bar.  PRACTICE AREAS: The litigation of claims involving Automobile Negligence; Product and Premises Liability; Maritime Negligence; Insurance Coverage; Medical Negligence; Medical Products Liability; Toxic Torts, Property, Premises and Casualty Litigation, both domestic and foreign claims; Hotel and Resort Litigation, Caribbean, South and Central America; General Insurance Litigation and Defense and Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Claims; Product Liability Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Asset and Fire Loss; Special Investigative Unit Claims; Excess Insurance Litigation and Defense of Fraudulent Asset, Fire and Property Claims; Civil Rights Defense for various law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Florida. E-mail: jclancy@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com

ALEJANDRA MARIA MASSO, (Associate) Born New York, New York, August 30, 1977, admitted to Florida Bar, 2004.  Education: Florida International University, Miami, Florida (B.A. in Psychology, with honors, 2000): University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Florida (J.D. 2004, concentration in Litigation).  Member: Florida Bar; American Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association, and Notary Public.  PRACTICE AREAS:  Insurance Litigation and Defense; Auto, Rental Car and Trucking Negligence; Property/Premises and Casualty Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Asset and Fire Loss; Special Investigative Unit Counsel; Professional Liability; Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Negligence; Commercial and Construction Related Litigation; Maritime Negligence; Insurance Coverage; Toxic Tort and Mass Tort Litigation, Medical Products Liability, Medical Malpractice; and Asset Protection; Risk Management; Excess Insurance Litigation; Asset, Fire and Fraudulent Claims.   E-Mail Address: amasso@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com

kevin R. davies (Associate) Born Greene, New York; November 12, 1980; admitted to Florida Bar 2008.  Education:  University at Albany (B.A. Political Science, 2003); Tulane University School of Law (J.D. 2007).  Member: Florida Bar, Palm Beach County Bar Association.  PRACTICE AREAS: The litigation of claims involving Automobile Negligence; Product and Premises Liability; Maritime Negligence; Insurance Coverage; Medical Negligence; Medical Products Liability; Toxic Torts, Property, Premises and Casualty Litigation, both domestic and foreign claims; Hotel and Resort Litigation, Caribbean, South and Central America; General Insurance Litigation and Defense and Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Claims; Product Liability Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Asset and Fire Loss; Special Investigative Unit Claims; Workers’ Compensation Defense; Excess Insurance Litigation and Defense of Fraudulent Asset, Fire and Property Claims; Civil Rights Defense for various law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Florida. E-mail: kdavies@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com 

JASON L. SCARBERRY (Associate) Born North Miami Beach, FL October 21, 1976; admitted to Florida Bar, 2003.  Education:  University of Findlay, Ohio (B.S., 2000); University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 2003), Journal of Law and Technology, International Moot Court,  & Allen Chair Symposium 2002 & 2003;  Member: Florida Bar, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  PRACTICE AREAS: The litigation of claims involving Automobile Negligence; Product and Premises Liability; Maritime Negligence; Insurance Coverage; Medical Negligence; Medical Products Liability; Toxic Torts, Property, Premises and Casualty Litigation, both domestic and foreign claims; Hotel and Resort Litigation, Caribbean, South and Central America; General Insurance Litigation and Defense and Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Claims; Product Liability Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Asset and Fire Loss; Special Investigative Unit Claims; Excess Insurance Litigation and Defense of Fraudulent Asset, Fire and Property Claims; Municipal Liability; Sovereign Immunity & §1983 Civil Rights Litigation for various law enforcement agencies throughout the state of Florida.  E-mail: jscarberry@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com 

STEPHAN M. LAMPASSO (Associate)   Born Port Jefferson, New York. Born September 7, 1970; admitted to Florida Bar, 1997.  Education:  Florida State University (B.S., Marketing / Communications, 1992); Walter F. George Law School at Mercer University (J.D., 1997).  Member: Florida Bar, Southern District of Florida, Broward County Bar Association; President Student Bar Association (1997), Phi Delta Phi, Wall Street Journal 1997 “Outstanding Academic Achievement”  PRACTICE AREAS: The litigation of claims involving Automobile Negligence; Product and Premises Liability; Insurance Coverage; Medical Negligence; Medical Products Liability; Toxic Torts, Property, Premises and Casualty Litigation, both domestic and foreign claims; General Insurance Litigation and Defense and Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Claims; Product Liability Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Asset and Fire Loss; Special Investigative Unit Claims; Excess Insurance Litigation and Defense of Fraudulent Asset, Fire and Property Claims. Email: slampasso@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com

michael manning (Associate) Born New York, New York; Born December 13, 1977; admitted to Florida Bar 2011, New York Bar 2007.  Education:  Fordham University (B.A. Political Science, 1999); Hofstra University School of Law (J.D. 2006).  Member: Florida Bar, New York Bar.  PRACTICE AREAS: The litigation of claims involving Automobile Negligence; Product and Premises Liability; Insurance Coverage; Medical Negligence; Medical Products Liability; Toxic Torts, Property, Premises and Casualty Litigation, both domestic and foreign claims; General Insurance Litigation and Defense and Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Claims; Product Liability Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Asset and Fire Loss; Special Investigative Unit Claims; Workers’ Compensation Defense; Excess Insurance Litigation and Defense of Fraudulent Asset, Fire and Property Claims   E-mail: mmanning@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com

MARCOS MONTEIRO, Bacharel em Direito (J.D. equivalent), LL.M., Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, December 8, 1971; admitted to the Brazilian Bar, 2002.  Education:  Faculdade de Direito de Itu, Sao Paulo, Brazil Bacharel em Direito (equivalent to Juris Doctor), January 2001.  University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida.  Master of Laws in Comparative Law, December 2009.  PRACTICE AREAS:  Insurance Litigation and Defense; Auto, Rental Car and Trucking Negligence; Property/Premises and Casualty Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Professional Liability; Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Negligence; Commercial and Construction Related Litigation; Maritime Negligence; Insurance Coverage; Medical Products Liability, Medical Malpractice; Risk Management; Excess Insurance Litigation.           E-Mail:  mmonteiro@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com 

MONIKA SIWIEC (Associate) Born Erie, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1985.  Education:  University of Florida B.S. Advertising 2008.  University of Miami School of Law. (J.D. 2011 Cum Laude) PRACTICE AREAS: The litigation of claims involving Automobile Negligence; Product and Premises Liability; Medical Negligence; Property, Premises and Casualty Litigation, General Insurance Litigation and Defense and Litigation and Defense of Automobile and Rental Car Claims.  E-mail: msiwiec@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com. 

robert b. kyle, Director of the Fraud and Special Investigations Division for McFarlane Dolan & Barnett. McFarlane Dolan & Barnett maintain a staff of investigators, accountants and licensed insurance adjusters to investigate first party and third party insurance fraud investigations including tow truck companies, automobile repair facilities, medical clinics, physicians and attorneys. In addition, Mr. Kyle investigates fraudulent claims involving personal injury protection insurance, automobile thefts, automobile fire claims, arson claims, homeowners claims, disability claims, employee theft, maritime losses and all types of suspicious and suspect insurance claims. Born: Portchester, New York, December 2, 1963;  Florida All Lines Adjuster, maintains Florida Lines 220 Insurance license;   Allstate Insurance Company 1987-2010 - Staff Claims Adjuster, Unit Claims Manager, Auto Theft & Special Investigations Manager of Florida, Southeastern Florida Salvage Manager, Administrative Claim Manager Liability Processing Unit.  Education:  Florida Atlantic University (B.A.1985 – Business Administration / Marketing) Mr. Kyle has over 20 years of experience as a licensed insurance adjuster and fraud investigator. Mr. Kyle coordinates the Fraud and Special Investigation division of McFarlane Dolan & Barnett. Mr. Kyle is in charge of first party and third party insurance fraud investigations including Bodily Injury, No-Fault, Commercial and Personal Property Damage, Homeowners, Life, Health, Disability and Worker’s Compensation Claims, tow truck companies, automobile repair facilities, medical clinics, physicians and attorneys. In addition, Mr. Kyle investigates fraudulent claims involving personal injury protection insurance, automobile thefts, automobile fire claims, arson claims, homeowners claims, disability claims, employee theft and maritime losses. Expertise in the areas of Examinations Under Oath, Surveillance, Clinic Inspections, and SIU investigations. Expert in the area of Risk Management as it pertains to determining and assessing risk factors in the work place and determining appropriate insurance needs. Email:  rkyle@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com

suzanne c. lescaille, Special Investigator - Division for McFarlane & Dolan. McFarlane & Dolan maintain a staff of investigators, accountants and licensed insurance adjusters to investigate first party and third party insurance fraud investigations including tow truck companies, automobile repair facilities, medical clinics, physicians and attorneys. In addition, Ms. Lescaille investigates fraudulent claims involving personal injury protection insurance, automobile thefts, automobile fire claims, arson claims, homeowners claims, disability claims, employee theft, maritime losses and all types of suspicious and suspect insurance claims. Born: Santa Monica, California, May 19, 1967; Florida General Lines Property and Casualty Adjuster, maintains Florida Lines 620 Insurance license; Hartford Insurance 1991-1992, Claims Adjuster; Allstate Insurance Company 1992-2011- Staff Claim Service Adjuster, Agency Owner, Frontline Performance Leader.  Education:  Florida Atlantic University (B.A.1989 – Business Administration) Senior Claim Law Associate, American Educational Institute, 2001.  Ms. Lescaille has over 20 years of experience as a licensed insurance adjuster and fraud investigator. Ms. Lescaille coordinates the Special Investigation division of McFarlane & Dolan. Ms. Lescaille is in charge of first party and third party insurance fraud investigations including Bodily Injury, No-Fault, Commercial and Personal Property Damage, Homeowners, Life, Health, Disability and Worker’s Compensation Claims, tow truck companies, automobile repair facilities, medical clinics, physicians and attorneys. In addition, Ms. Lescaille investigates fraudulent claims involving personal injury protection insurance, automobile thefts, automobile fire claims, arson claims, homeowners claims, disability claims, employee theft and maritime losses. Expertise in the areas of Examinations Under Oath, Surveillance, Clinic Inspections, and SIU investigations. Expert in the area of Risk Management as it pertains to determining and assessing risk factors in the work place and determining appropriate insurance needs.

HENRY M. GARI, Senior Claims Administrator, CPCU.  Born September 14, 1969 in Barrabquilla, Columbia. Education:  William Patterson University (B.A. Political Science & English 1991), Masters Degree Montclair University (M.A. Political Science 1998)    Seton Hall University School of Law (2004).  Accredited Licensed Multi-Lines Claim Adjuster:  Florida (2005), New York (1993), Texas (2005), Georgia (2005), North & South Carolina (2005), Louisiana (2005). INDUSTRY AND SERVICES: Over 17 years experience as a licensed multi-lines adjuster; Expertise in the handling of claims involving catastrophic injuries, excess exposure, bad faith, multiple competing claims, alternative dispute resolution, bodily injury, property damage, first party personal injury protection, medical payments coverage, uninsured motorist, collision, home owners liability and property damage, commercial property and liability; Veteran of CAT loss(Hurricane Andrew, Gene, Charlie, Francis, Dennis, Wilma); Mr. Gari’s duties for the law firm of McFarlane & Dolan include pre-suit claim handling, immediate response upon case assignment, claim investigation including scene photos and diagrams, statements, evidence and document collection; claim analysis including determination of liability defenses, comparative negligence analysis, outline and summary of damages, analysis of case strengths and weaknesses, recommendations including evaluation and settlement range; cost/risk analysis taking into consideration exposure to the client also considering the opportunity for settlement vs defense of case; Negotiation of favorable claim settlement.  E-mail Address: hgari@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com 

DANA-ASHLEY JOSEPHSON

Director of Marketing and Business Development for the Law Firm of McFarlane Dolan & Barnett, Born White Plains , New York , June 28, 1982 . Education: University of Miami , Miami , Florida (B.A. in Political Science & Pre-Law, 2004.) Ms. Josephson's duties for the Law Firm of McFarlane & Dolan include new client development, establishing law firm identity, develop marketing plans, all firm trade marketing, develop and maintain all marketing materials from design to publication and distribution; coordinate publication of The McFarlane Dolan & Barnett "Defending Florida Claims" newsletters, coordination of the Firm's annual Defending Florida Claims seminar, all internal and external communications including e-alerts, website design, brochures, advertising campaigns, seminars and conferences, and marketing programs. Coordinates all communications pertaining to McFarlane Dolan & Barnett's exclusive defense solutions "Defending Florida Doctors," "Defending Florida Business," and "Defending Florida Claims," Coordinate and assist with McFarlane Dolan & Barnett's Community Involvement Program "Dare to Care" program.
Firm Memberships Include: Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Associations of Trial Lawyers of America, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Broward County Bar Association, Broward County Trial Lawyers Association, Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce, Coral Springs Museum of Arts, Daily Bread Food Bank, Defense Research Institute, Easter Seals, Faith Farm, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, Florida Legal Chamber of Commerce, Florida Trucking Association, God's Little Acres, March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Palm Beach County Bar Association, Parkland Chamber of Commerce, Premier Networking Association, Povarello Center, Public Risk Insurance Management Association, Risk Insurance Management Society, Special Olympics, Spencer Crawford Children's Foundation, Trail Lawyers for Public Justice.  Email:  djosephson@mcfarlanedolanlaw.com

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