Paul Puzzanghera, Esquire - Mr. Puzzanghera attended college while serving as a helicopter Rescue Medic in the United States Coast Guard. Mr. Puzzanghera was a corpsman in the military and has worked as an Emergency Medical Services Specialist, Ultra Sound Sonographer and X-ray Technician. He graduated from Saint Leo College in 1995 and Stetson University College of Law in December of 1998. Attorney Puzzanghera was accepted into The Florida Bar in September of 1999. He is also a member of The St. Pete Bar Association, the Clearwater Bar Association and The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.
His personal injury law firm now provides professional services in three locations. Puzzanghera Law Offices are located in St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Tampa, Florida. Mr. Puzzanghera has provided legal services for thousands of clients and he has settled and litigated thousands of cases. His practice handles claims based upon bodily injury and insurance coverage. Mr. Puzzanghera has been an established resident of Pinellas County for over 18 years.
Andrew Taylor, Esquire - Andy joined the firm as an Associate in July 2007. He is an active member of the California and Florida State Bars, and admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central District of California. Andy graduated cum laude from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and obtained his Juris Doctor from Southwestern University in Los Angeles in 2001. He has primarily practiced in the areas of civil litigation, employment law, and criminal law.
Nancy Vallancourt, Senior Paralegal - Nancy, a native of Saratoga Springs, New York, joined the firm of paul Puzzanghera, PA in February of 2000. Nancy has lived and worked in Pinellas County since 1987, and has over 20 years of experience as a paralegal, specializing in plaintiff's personal injury law. Nancy's knowledge and abilities encompass case management from initial client contact through final closing. She has attended years of continuing educational seminars in the personal injury field, and is a registered member of the Florida Bar. Nancy has brought us experience, knowledge and empathy that is highly valued by our firm. She currently lives in St. Petersburg with her husband, Kevin, and their three cats.
Victoria Haynes, Paralegal -Victoria has been working as a paralegal for over 20 years, specializing in personal injury, in the Clearwater area. At the firm, Victoria perpares all files for settllement and negotiates alongside the attorney to successfully bring the files to a conclusion. Victoria has attendended numerous insurance seminars in order to continue her education and bring additional experience to the law firm.
Michael Adams, Litigation Paralegal - Michael was born in Albany, New York. Michael graduated from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School and attended Mildred Elley Business College majoring in Paralegal studies. Michael began his career as a Paralegal in 1992, specializing in litigation in the areas of utility law, personal injury and estate planning. Michael moved to Tampa , Florida in 2000 where he continued working in the personal injury field. Michael works in our litigation department where he handles files from the commencement of a lawsuit through trial.
Glenda Rohrs-Carey, Legal Administrator -Glenda is a native of Florida and came to Clearwater in 1992. She is a graduate from Mount Dora High School and received her Diploma for Professional Bookkeeping & Accounting at PCDI of Georgia in 2000. Glenda has completed many CLE Seminars for Trust Accounting and Office Management. She will graduate from American InterContinental University in 2009 with a Degree in Business Administration. Glenda has 30 years experience with bookkeeping/accounting.
She has supported the Puzzanghera Law Offices since 2005. Glenda enjoys her work in the legal field, working as the firm’s Legal Administrator/Bookkeeper for both Clearwater and St. Pete Offices. She also enjoys spending time with her 11 year old son and keeps busy on the weekends attending her son’s skateboard competitions. She is a member of Calvary Chapel Community Church and happily recognizes Clearwater as her home.
Megan Brugge-Yardley, Receptionist - Megan is a native to the St. Petersburg area. She has over 2 years of experience in the legal field. She is a Notary Public of Florida. She is fluent in American Sign Language and English. Here at Puzzanghera Law Offices, Megan specializes in client and office staff support.