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Fall 2013
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  • New Florida Law Presents Opportunities for Local Government and Business to Partner for Public Purpose Projects
  • The Florida Legislature has passed new laws, effective July 1, 2013, that will help facilitate public/private partnerships for the development, construction and funding of much needed infrastructure projects... Read More

  • 2013 HIPAA Law Changes
  • Effective March 26, 2013 the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") underwent significant changes ... Read More


  • In The News
    • McNamara Re-Appointed to Executive Committee of Prevent Blindness Florida... Read More

  • Q & A – HIPAA
    • Q. Who is a Covered Entity under HIPAA?

      A. Any health plan, including a group health plan; health care clearinghouse; or health care provider who transmits health information in electronic form. ... Read More

  • Our Team

  • Vivian Arenas-Battles
    Vivian Arenas-Battles is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Vivian received her Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida. She has practiced law for 25 years and is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Vivian was voted by her peers statewide to Florida Trend magazine’s 2009 and 2011 Florida Legal Elite. Vivian was also selected by her peers as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2010-2013. Vivian practices in the areas of administrative, civil litigation, environmental, land use and eminent domain law. Vivian is also a Certified Circuit Civil Mediator.

    Michael R. Bray
    Michael R. Bray is an associate attorney in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Mike received his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. He received a Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Business Administration, and a Master of Science degree in Decision and Information Sciences, both from the University of Florida. He joined de la Parte & Gilbert in 2008 after clerking for the firm as a summer associate in 2007. Mike was selected to Super Lawyers magazine’s list of Rising Stars in 2013. Mike’s primary practice areas include appellate law, civil litigation, and administrative law. Prior to law school, Mike was a consultant for a large international consulting firm, specializing in systems integration.

    David M. Caldevilla
    David M. Caldevilla is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. David received his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Florida State University College of Law, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida. He is a Board Certified Appellate Lawyer, and adds significant appellate experience to the firm. David has practiced law for over 20 years and is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. He was selected by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2008-2013.

    Edward de la Parte, Jr.
    Edward P. de Parte is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Ed received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Florida. He has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of environmental and water law. He is a Board Certified State and Federal Government and Administrative Practice Lawyer. The American Research Corporation designates him as a "Leading American Attorney" and "Leading Florida Attorney" in these categories. Additionally, Ed is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Ed was selected by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2007-2013.

    Richard A. Gilbert
    Richard A. Gilbert is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Rich received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Cincinnati and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University (Ohio). He has practiced law in Tampa for more than 35 years, and has extensive experience in complex civil trials. He is a Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer and a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. Rich is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, is listed in The Best Lawyers in America and in Leading Florida Attorneys, and was voted by his peers statewide to Florida Trend magazine’s 2004 and 2005 Florida Legal Elite. In addition, Rich was selected by his peers as a Florida Super Lawyer from 2006-2013, and is listed by Law Dragon as one of the 500 leading plaintiff lawyers in America.

    Daniel J. McBreen
    Daniel J. McBreen is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Dan received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Cincinnati, and a Bachelor of Science degree, with high honors, in Industrial Engineering from the University of Florida. He practices primarily in the firm’s civil litigation division. Dan also serves as the firm’s recruiting coordinator. Dan was selected in Super Lawyers magazine's list of Rising Stars from 2009-2013.

    Patrick J. McNamara
    Patrick J. McNamara is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Pat received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts degree, in political science from the University of Florida. Pat has practiced law for over 20 years and is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. He was also selected as a Florida Super Lawyer in 2013. Pat practices in the fields of commercial, civil, and personal injury litigation, health law, construction law and appeals.

    Kristin Y. Melton
    Kristin Y. Melton is an associate attorney in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Kristin received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, cum laude. She received her Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in Business Management from the University of Florida. She was selected by her peers in Super Lawyers magazine’s list of Rising Stars from 2010-2013.

    Kristin K. Morris
    Kristin K. Morris is an associate attorney in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Kristin received her Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from the University Of Cincinnati College Of Law. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree, Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting, with honors, from the University of Louisville in 2007. After working for one of the big four accounting firms as an international tax consultant, Kristin joined our firm in early 2012.

    Eric D. Nowak
    Eric D. Nowak is an associate attorney in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Eric received his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from New College of Florida. He joined de la Parte & Gilbert in 2009 after clerking for the firm as a summer associate in 2008. He primarily practices in the area of civil litigation.

    Nicolas Q. Porter
    Nicolas Q. Porter is a shareholder in the firm of de la Parte & Gilbert, P.A. Nick received his Juris Doctor degree, with honors, from Florida State University College of Law, and he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, in English from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. Nick was selected to Super Lawyers magazine's list of Rising Stars from 2011-2013.

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