Archives: Team Members

Meghan graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida in December of 2006 and has been admitted to the Florida Bar since April of 2007. Meghan joined the firm as a Partner in 2021.

Meghan is also admitted to the Southern and Northern Districts of Florida, and she has practiced in both State and Federal courts. Meghan has assisted both homeowners and insurers in pre-suit matters and litigation. Her practice areas include insurance defense, commercial and residential contracts, and bad-faith litigation.

• University of Florida – Juris Doctorate
• University of Florida – Bachelor of Arts in English (with honors)

• Litigation
• Insurance Defense
• Contracts

• Florida
• U.S. District Court (S.D. Fla.)
• U.S. District Court (N.D. Fla.)

• National Association of Subrogation Professionals
• Palm Beach County Bar Association
• Legal Research, Writing, and Drafting Certificate
• Book Award in Advanced Legal Research and Writing

In 2015, Cairin graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. In 2020, Cairin obtained her Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School. During law school, Cairin served as the Executive Director of Appellate Competitions with the Journal of Trial Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Honor Board.

In 2020, Cairin was published by the Suffolk Journal of Trial Appellate Advocacy, in Volume XXV 2019-2020, Issue 2.

Prior to joining the firm, Cairin expanded her skills to include complex civil litigation, insurance defense, employment law, construction defects, professional malpractice, and personal injury and premises liability. Since joining the firm in 2021, Cairin has become a valued addition to the firm’s expanding subrogation team in New England.

• Suffolk University Law School: Juris Doctor
• Boston University- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences

• Insurance Subrogation

• Massachusetts

• Published in the Suffolk Journal of Trial Appellate Advocacy, in Volume XXV 2019-2020, Issue 2

Daniel Platzek is a graduate of the University of Miami, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. He then went on to obtain his Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University. While in law school, Mr. Platzek participated in the Judicial Internship Clinic, where he interned as a legal assistant for the Civil Court Judges of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida. Prior to attending law school Mr. Platzek worked as a career firefighter and paramedic for over ten years helping others through their fire and medical emergencies.

Mr. Platzek’s unique work experience has enabled him to recognize distinct legal issues involving property damage and personal injury claims. Mr. Platzek currently focuses on subrogation recovery and insurance defense.

Mr. Platzek’s unique work experience has enabled him to recognize distinct legal issues involving property damage and personal injury claims. Mr. Platzek currently focuses on subrogation recovery and insurance defense.

• Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center – Juris Doctor
• University of Miami – Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

• Subrogation
• Insurance Defense

• Florida

• Book Award for Caribbean Law Seminar
• Certified Paramedic – Florida
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

In 2018, Hayley graduated magna cum laude from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice. During law school, Hayley served as the Assistant Lead Articles Editor for Nova Law Review, Volume 45, and was an active member and competitor in Nova’s Moot Court Society. In 2020, Hayley began her career with the firm as a law clerk and in 2021, she received her Juris Doctorate Degree, cum laude, from Nova Southeastern University.

• Nova Southeastern University: Juris Doctorate
• Florida Atlantic University: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

• Insurance Subrogation

• Florida

Hillarie Miller is a graduate of the University of Idaho, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Crime and Justice Studies. She graduated cum laude from the Florida Coastal School of Law, ranking in the top 6% of her class. While in law school, she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review and received numerous academic accolades. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2012.

Ms. Miller is a former prosecutor with extensive courtroom experience, having successfully prosecuted hundreds of cases in misdemeanor, juvenile, and felony court. She has been professionally recognized for her trial work and was awarded the Trial Top Gun award for the State Attorney’s Office, 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida. Additionally, Ms. Miller has worked in private practice as a civil litigator. Her prior experience includes Engle progeny tobacco litigation, products liability, wrongful death, premise liability, worker’s compensation, and automobile negligence.

• Florida Coastal School of Law – Juris Doctor
• University of Idaho – Bachelor of Arts in Crime and Justice Studies

• Litigation
• Personal Injury
• Products Liability
• Premise Liability

• Florida

• Trial Top Gun Award, Office of the State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit
• Johns County Bar Association, Treasurer, 2020
• Editor-in-Chief, The Florida Coastal Law Review, 2011-2012
• Dean’s Scholar, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
• Book Award in Persuasive Legal Writing
• Best Oral Advocate and Best Memo in Lawyering Process II

Chanel Rossi is a Florida native who received her bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences from Florida International University. Chanel decided to take her talents to law school and pursued her formal legal education by attending New England Law | Boston thereby receiving her Juris Doctorate. During law school, Chanel served as the Vice President of the Business Law Society and Vice President of the Art Law Society. Chanel continued her legal education by receiving a Certificate of Negotiation and Leadership from Harvard Law School. Throughout law school, Chanel worked as the Senior Paralegal at Murphy PC, a firm that specializes in Real Estate and Project Development matters. Additionally, she served as the Director of Constituent Services for Massachusetts Senator Barry Finegold. In addition, Chanel worked for a First Party Property Litigation firm, managing cases from intake through litigation.

When Chanel is not fiercely advocating for her clients, she enjoys spending time with her family, looking for the next adventure, and learning about different cultures.

• New England Law | Boston – Juris Doctorate
• Florida International University – Bachelor’s in Health Sciences

• First and Third-Party Coverage and Defense
• Subrogation

• Florida

Ashley R. Eagle is a graduate of University of Central Florida where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. She then went on to obtain her Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University. During her time in law school, Ms. Eagle served as coach on the International Moot Court team and interned at Legal Aid Service of Broward County. Throughout her career as an attorney, Ms. Eagle’s practice has focused in the area of personal injury, including premises liability, wrongful death, and auto negligence.

• St. Thomas University School of Law – Juris Doctor
• University of Central Florida – Bachelor of Arts in English Literature

• Litigation & Appeals
• Real Estate
• Commercial Transactions

• Florida
• U.S. District of Florida (S.D. Fla.)
• U.S. District of Florida (M.D. Fla.)

• Super Lawyers – Rising Star in Civil Litigation
• Palm Beach County Bar Association
• Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County
• Florida Association of Women Lawyers – Palm Beach County Chapter

In 2017, Jessica graduated from Suffolk University with a Bachelor’s of Science in U.S. History and Government, with a focus on Public Policy, and in 2020 obtained her Degree of Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School. During law school, Jessica served as the Vice President of the Journal of Trial Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Honor Board.

In 2020, Jessica was published by the Suffolk Journal of Trial Appellate Advocacy, in Volume XXV 2019-2020, Issue 1. During her time in school, Jessica also served on numerous associations and committees, including the Women’s Law Association, Criminal Law Association, and Fundraising Committee.

Prior to joining the firm, Jessica expanded her skills to include complex civil litigation, insurance defense, tax and estate management, products liability, business transactions, immigration law, and premises liability. As such, Jessica has experience litigating cases of all sizes involving various issues and areas of practice. Since joining the firm in 2021, Jessica has become a valued addition to the firm’s expanding subrogation team in New England.

Suffolk University School of Law – Juris Doctorate

Suffolk University – Bachelor of Arts in History and Government

Insurance Subrogation

Massachusetts

Member of the Women’s Law Association and Criminal Law Association

Published in the Suffolk Journal of Trial Appellate Advocacy, Volume XXV 2019-2020, Issue 1