Lawyers
Michael Rawlinson is a partner in our New York office. Mr. Rawlinson’s practice involves all aspects of Federal and State civil trials litigation with a primary focus on architects and engineers, construction (New York Labor Law and construction defect), premises liability and transportation.
Mr. Rawlinson’s trial experience includes trials brought under Labor Law Sections 200, 240, 241(6).
Mr. Rawlinson earned his J.D. degree from Fordham University with honors in litigation and participated in moot court.
Upon entering the workforce, Mr. Rawlinson continued his career in litigation. He has over 120 verdicts in his various practice areas.
Ana Reyes is an associate attorney in the firm’s Tampa office. Ms. Reyes’ practice involves all aspects civil litigation with a primary focus in labor and employment, personal injury, and premises liability law.
Ms. Reyes earned her J.D. from Western Michigan Cooley Law School, graduating at the top percentile of her class, receiving her Juris Doctorate with Magna Cum Laude honors. During law school, Ms. Reyes received Dean’s List Honors, Book Awards in Contracts, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, and Business Organizations. Further, Ms. Reyes was a part of the Law Review Journal and served as the associate editor.
Anthony Ricucci is a partner in the firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Ricucci’s practice involves all aspects of federal and state courts civil trial litigation with a primary focus on toxic torts, products liability and bodily injury litigation.
Mr. Ricucci earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he was the Director of the Moot Court Board Advanced Competitions and served as an intern at the U.S. Attorneys’ Office in both San Francisco and in Washington D.C. He received trial practice training at the Attorney General’s Trial Advocacy Institute in Washington D.C. Prior to that he received his B.A. degree at UCLA, graduating magna cum laude, and serving as a congressional intern in Washington D.C.
Mr. Richardson is an Associate in the Products Liability department of Lydecker’s Miami office. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University) and his Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School.
While earning his Juris Doctor, Jordan was an intern for a legal center for women and children. After finishing law school, he worked as a law clerk, gaining experience in maritime and personal injury law for a firm in Miami.
Ms. Robles is Of Counsel at Lydecker, where her focus is on Florida civil litigation. She maintains a varied practice in insurance defense and commercial litigation, including general bodily injury and casualty, and first-party property, as well as professional malpractice.
Before joining Lydecker, Ms. Robles was an Associate at Cole, Scott & Kissane in their First-party Property Group, representing carriers throughout South Florida and gaining extensive litigation experience.
Dianera Rodriguez is an Associate in the Products Liability department in the firm’s Miami office. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Rodriguez was an associate at a civil defense litigation firm where she handled premises liability claims, personal injury claims, property damage claims, and workers’ compensation claims.
Ms. Rodriguez earned Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law and her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice along with a Minor in Business from Florida International University. During law school, Ms. Rodriguez received the Dean’s Honor Award and CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Justice.
Natalie Rodriguez is a South Florida native and a member of the Florida Bar. She grew up in the world of Insurance litigation as her family owns and operates several companies that cover Adjusting, Appraisal, and Umpire Services. She brings a deep understanding of the claims process as a licensed Independent Adjuster in the State of Florida. Natalie has also worked in the Plaintiffs side of insurance litigation and has a comprehensive understanding of both sides.
Natalie graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. At Florida State, she was heavily involved in community outreach and fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Natalie furthered her education at Ave Maria School of Law here in Naples, Florida. She graduated with multiple honors including the Deans Professionalism Award and was recognized for her extensive Pro Bono work. She was honored with the St. Catherine of Alexandria Award for oral advocacy. Natalie also obtained a Certification in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School.
Natalie was also a legislative intern for the Florida Senate where she was instrumental in fighting for the rights of Veterans and Firefighters. She was a part of the trial prep team for the influential William Most Civil Rights Firm in Louisiana who is known worldwide as a champion of Civil Rights. She also worked as a translator and drafted multiple legal documents for non profit groups in support of Womens rights in South America. Natalie is bilingual and lives in Miami with her fiancé and two adopted kittens.
Jordan Roth is an Associate at the firm’s Boca Raton office. Mr. Roth concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, with an emphasis on contractual disputes, business torts, and insolvency. Mr. Roth specializes in creditors’ rights with a focus in insolvent insurer receiverships. Mr. Roth regularly provides legal counsel to court-appointed receivers, as well as creditors in both state and federal court.
Mr. Roth’s practice also involves defending claims against directors and officers. Further, Mr. Roth has extensive experience in navigating clients through landlord-tenant matters. Mr. Roth also counsels clients in defending public accommodation discrimination cases both at the administrative and state court level.
Prior to joining Lydecker, Mr. Roth was an associate at a boutique commercial litigation firm in Miami. Mr. Roth graduated from the FIU College of Law. While in law school, he participated in the Business, Innovation & Technology Clinic, providing legal assistance to local small-business owners. Mr. Roth was also a member of the Negotiation & Mediation Team.
Kristina Sargent served as an enlisted soldier in the United States Army and Army Guard for over 15 years. Kristina graduated from the University of Baltimore and was a prosecutor in Baltimore City prior to moving to Florida in 2021. After spending 8 years practicing criminal law, Kristina shifted her focus to civil litigation. Kristina has extensive trial experience leading dozens of jury trials and high-profile cases.
Mr. Leon-Schetina is an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Miami office. Mr. Leon-Schetina’s practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil litigation with a primary focus on labor and employment, corporate liability, and government liability.
Mr. Leon-Schetina obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami with a concentration in business compliance and sustainability through a specialized academic curriculum. While in law school, Mr. Leon-Schetina served as a law clerk for a boutique firm dealing with commercial litigation and intellectual property rights. While completing his legal studies at the University of Miami, Mr. Leon-Schetina was also a member of the Business Law Society.
Kyle Scher is an associate attorney in the firm’s Tampa office. Mr. Scher earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 2022.
During his time at Stetson, he completed nearly 200 hours of pro bono service, and was recognized with the William F. Blews pro bono award. Prior to joining Lydecker in 2023, Mr. Scher gained experience through internships involving civil litigation matters. This included a summer at the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida where he assisted a family law judge.
Ping Shen is an Associate in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Ms. Shen’s practice involves civil litigation with a primary focus in Labor & Employment. Ms. Shen also handles commercial litigation and personal injury.
Before joining Lydecker, Ms. Shen was associated in a California law firm and involved in Labor & Employment and personal injury litigation. Before practicing in California, Ms. Shen had practiced in New York State in securities law, and partnered with top tier firms in The People’s Republic of China for decades with specialties in business law, corporate law, employment and privacy areas. Ms. Shen earned her LL.B. from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, and her LL.M from Georgetown University Law Center. Ms. Shen is licensed in California and New York State, and is admitted to United States District Court, Central District of California. Ms. Shen is a native speaker of Chinese.
Michael Rawlinson is a partner in our New York office. Mr. Rawlinson’s practice involves all aspects of Federal and State civil trials litigation with a primary focus on architects and engineers, construction (New York Labor Law and construction defect), premises liability and transportation.
Mr. Rawlinson’s trial experience includes trials brought under Labor Law Sections 200, 240, 241(6).
Mr. Rawlinson earned his J.D. degree from Fordham University with honors in litigation and participated in moot court.
Upon entering the workforce, Mr. Rawlinson continued his career in litigation. He has over 120 verdicts in his various practice areas.
Ana Reyes is an associate attorney in the firm’s Tampa office. Ms. Reyes’ practice involves all aspects civil litigation with a primary focus in labor and employment, personal injury, and premises liability law.
Ms. Reyes earned her J.D. from Western Michigan Cooley Law School, graduating at the top percentile of her class, receiving her Juris Doctorate with Magna Cum Laude honors. During law school, Ms. Reyes received Dean’s List Honors, Book Awards in Contracts, Civil Procedure, Criminal Procedure, and Business Organizations. Further, Ms. Reyes was a part of the Law Review Journal and served as the associate editor.
Anthony Ricucci is a partner in the firm’s San Francisco office. Mr. Ricucci’s practice involves all aspects of federal and state courts civil trial litigation with a primary focus on toxic torts, products liability and bodily injury litigation.
Mr. Ricucci earned his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he was the Director of the Moot Court Board Advanced Competitions and served as an intern at the U.S. Attorneys’ Office in both San Francisco and in Washington D.C. He received trial practice training at the Attorney General’s Trial Advocacy Institute in Washington D.C. Prior to that he received his B.A. degree at UCLA, graduating magna cum laude, and serving as a congressional intern in Washington D.C.
Mr. Richardson is an Associate in the Products Liability department of Lydecker’s Miami office. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University) and his Juris Doctor from Cooley Law School.
While earning his Juris Doctor, Jordan was an intern for a legal center for women and children. After finishing law school, he worked as a law clerk, gaining experience in maritime and personal injury law for a firm in Miami.
Ms. Robles is Of Counsel at Lydecker, where her focus is on Florida civil litigation. She maintains a varied practice in insurance defense and commercial litigation, including general bodily injury and casualty, and first-party property, as well as professional malpractice.
Before joining Lydecker, Ms. Robles was an Associate at Cole, Scott & Kissane in their First-party Property Group, representing carriers throughout South Florida and gaining extensive litigation experience.
Dianera Rodriguez is an Associate in the Products Liability department in the firm’s Miami office. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Rodriguez was an associate at a civil defense litigation firm where she handled premises liability claims, personal injury claims, property damage claims, and workers’ compensation claims.
Ms. Rodriguez earned Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law and her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice along with a Minor in Business from Florida International University. During law school, Ms. Rodriguez received the Dean’s Honor Award and CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Criminal Justice.
Natalie Rodriguez is a South Florida native and a member of the Florida Bar. She grew up in the world of Insurance litigation as her family owns and operates several companies that cover Adjusting, Appraisal, and Umpire Services. She brings a deep understanding of the claims process as a licensed Independent Adjuster in the State of Florida. Natalie has also worked in the Plaintiffs side of insurance litigation and has a comprehensive understanding of both sides.
Natalie graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities. At Florida State, she was heavily involved in community outreach and fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Natalie furthered her education at Ave Maria School of Law here in Naples, Florida. She graduated with multiple honors including the Deans Professionalism Award and was recognized for her extensive Pro Bono work. She was honored with the St. Catherine of Alexandria Award for oral advocacy. Natalie also obtained a Certification in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School.
Natalie was also a legislative intern for the Florida Senate where she was instrumental in fighting for the rights of Veterans and Firefighters. She was a part of the trial prep team for the influential William Most Civil Rights Firm in Louisiana who is known worldwide as a champion of Civil Rights. She also worked as a translator and drafted multiple legal documents for non profit groups in support of Womens rights in South America. Natalie is bilingual and lives in Miami with her fiancé and two adopted kittens.
Jordan Roth is an Associate at the firm’s Boca Raton office. Mr. Roth concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, with an emphasis on contractual disputes, business torts, and insolvency. Mr. Roth specializes in creditors’ rights with a focus in insolvent insurer receiverships. Mr. Roth regularly provides legal counsel to court-appointed receivers, as well as creditors in both state and federal court.
Mr. Roth’s practice also involves defending claims against directors and officers. Further, Mr. Roth has extensive experience in navigating clients through landlord-tenant matters. Mr. Roth also counsels clients in defending public accommodation discrimination cases both at the administrative and state court level.
Prior to joining Lydecker, Mr. Roth was an associate at a boutique commercial litigation firm in Miami. Mr. Roth graduated from the FIU College of Law. While in law school, he participated in the Business, Innovation & Technology Clinic, providing legal assistance to local small-business owners. Mr. Roth was also a member of the Negotiation & Mediation Team.
Kristina Sargent served as an enlisted soldier in the United States Army and Army Guard for over 15 years. Kristina graduated from the University of Baltimore and was a prosecutor in Baltimore City prior to moving to Florida in 2021. After spending 8 years practicing criminal law, Kristina shifted her focus to civil litigation. Kristina has extensive trial experience leading dozens of jury trials and high-profile cases.
Mr. Leon-Schetina is an Associate Attorney in the firm’s Miami office. Mr. Leon-Schetina’s practice involves all aspects of federal and state civil litigation with a primary focus on labor and employment, corporate liability, and government liability.
Mr. Leon-Schetina obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami with a concentration in business compliance and sustainability through a specialized academic curriculum. While in law school, Mr. Leon-Schetina served as a law clerk for a boutique firm dealing with commercial litigation and intellectual property rights. While completing his legal studies at the University of Miami, Mr. Leon-Schetina was also a member of the Business Law Society.
Kyle Scher is an associate attorney in the firm’s Tampa office. Mr. Scher earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 2022.
During his time at Stetson, he completed nearly 200 hours of pro bono service, and was recognized with the William F. Blews pro bono award. Prior to joining Lydecker in 2023, Mr. Scher gained experience through internships involving civil litigation matters. This included a summer at the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida where he assisted a family law judge.
Ping Shen is an Associate in the firm’s Los Angeles office. Ms. Shen’s practice involves civil litigation with a primary focus in Labor & Employment. Ms. Shen also handles commercial litigation and personal injury.
Before joining Lydecker, Ms. Shen was associated in a California law firm and involved in Labor & Employment and personal injury litigation. Before practicing in California, Ms. Shen had practiced in New York State in securities law, and partnered with top tier firms in The People’s Republic of China for decades with specialties in business law, corporate law, employment and privacy areas. Ms. Shen earned her LL.B. from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law, and her LL.M from Georgetown University Law Center. Ms. Shen is licensed in California and New York State, and is admitted to United States District Court, Central District of California. Ms. Shen is a native speaker of Chinese.
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