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Firm Overview ♦ Wade Coye's Biography ♦ Attorneys ♦ Case Managers ♦ Interns
Our interns assist attorneys and case managers in areas of workers' compensation claims, employee rights, social security disability, personal injuries, at work accidents, construction laws, real estate, car accident injuries, foreclosure defense,estate planning, USERRA discrimination, and many more.
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Bryan Cazenavette, 21, was born in Pensacola, Florida where his mother worked for one of the leading law firms in the area. The middle of five children, Bryan grew up spending the majority of his time in the outdoors and has played piano since the age of 5. Bryan attended Trinitas Christian School where he excelled in music and drama and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. Bryan graduated from the University of Central Florida in the spring of 2010 and received a degree in political science with a minor in music. In addition to his studies at UCF, Bryan served on the leadership of Reformed University Fellowship. He is staying in the Orlando area for his graduate degree, which he will work towards at the Reformed Theological Seminary in Oviedo, FL. Bryan will work on his masters degree in counseling with a concentration on mental health. His ultimate goal is to get his doctorate in psychology and open a private practice after becoming a licensed counselor. In his personal life, Bryan enjoys reading, fishing, and doing anything out on the water. He and his fiance are looking forward to getting married in January 2011.
Nona Tyler, 22, has been an intern at the Coye Law Firm since April 2008. She is from the northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois and has now been a Florida resident for seven years. She graduated from Satellite High School in 2006 with honors. Nona took part in her high school's Technological Student Association and newspaper as a photographer and layout designer. She also did several community service projects, including the organization and leadership of a week long summer art camp for kids. Nona currently attends the University of Central Florida, where she is a senior majoring in political science. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and participates in several extracurricular activities at UCF. She plans to attend graduate school upon her graduation in the fall of 2010. Although she is undecided when it comes to law school, Nona plans to continue work in the legal field. Her classes at UCF inspired her to learn more about environmental law and Native American policy. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, playing soccer, being an avid tennis fan and player, as well as drawing.
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Valeria Coll, 22, was born in Venezuela and moved to the United States when she was five years old. She attended Fort Myers High where she obtained an International Baccalaureate degree, was producer of the school's morning news show, and an active member of National Honor Society and Rho Kappa. She currently attends the University of Central Florida and is majoring in management with a human resources concentration. She is involved with the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and was recently inducted into the National Society of Leadership and Success, also known as Sigma Alpha Pi. Valeria plans on going to law school after her graduation in the summer of 2010. She wants to take some time off before she works towards a Juris Doctor at the University of Miami, Florida International University, or the University of Florida. Employment law interests her most, but Valeria may also pursue criminal law once she becomes a lawyer. Her long-term goals include working for the EEOC and beginning her own practice in Miami. Valeria enjoys helping people; not only is she becoming a lawyer to do so, but she also volunteers for local organizations such as the YMCA. She has plans to volunteer for the SPCA and local politicians in the upcoming year. Valeria speaks Spanish, English, and a little French. She enjoys spending time with friends, working out, going to the beach, and traveling to exotic destinations at least once a year.
Sanessa Griffiths, 20, is originally from New Jersey. She moved to Florida when she was eight years old with her family. Her parents have roots in Kingston, Jamaica. During her high school years at Forest Lake Academy, she was her class treasurer and secretary as well as a member of the National Honor Society. After graduating with an honors diploma, she began college at the University of Central Florida. She is currently a junior double-majoring in legal studies and political science with a minor in business. She is very active in extracurricular activities on campus, most notably as secretary for UCF's chapter of National Society of Collegiate Scholars. She volunteers with a group that feeds the homeless in downtown Orlando and wants to begin work as a volunteer tutor for the Boys and Girls Club. Sanessa became interested in law as a means to help people and has ambitions to be a corporate lawyer. She has yet to choose a dream law school, but would like to live and learn in the Washington D.C. area when that time comes after her graduation from UCF in spring 2012. In her spare time, Sanessa likes to watch movies, work out, and spend time with friends.
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Ryan DiGuglielmo, 21, was born in Champaign, Illinois and moved to Florida at the age of two. He attended Durant High School where he was a managing editor on the yearbook staff and graduated with honors. Ryan currently attends the University of Central Florida where he is majoring in political science with a minor in legal studies. He was a member of the LEAD Scholars program and is involved with the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Ryan also volunteers for an organization that does outreach and food distribution for homeless people in the Daytona Beach area. He previously interned with United States Senator Bill Nelson. While working in the senator's Tampa office, Ryan assisted political professionals in networking, planning events, and engaging the community in politics. He plans on attending law school when he graduates in the spring of 2011. Ryan is undecided as to which law school he'd like to commit to, but he is taking the LSAT early to ensure that his options are open. His legal interests are also varied, but he is considering family, juvenile, or international law. He anticipates being an integral part of the emerging field of animal rights law and plans to do pro bono work in the field. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys running, golf, movies, and spending time with friends and family.
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Ivelis Quinones, 19, is from Orlando, Florida. She attended the Orlando Lutheran Academy, where her achievements were both academic and athletic. Ivelis was on the varsity basketball, volleyball, and softball teams in addition to her membership in the National Honor Society. Upon her graduation in 2008, she was named class valedictorian and given an honors diploma. Ivelis attends the University of Central Florida and majors in legal studies with a minor in criminal justice and a certificate in crime scene investigation. WIthin the next year, Ivelis wants to join the mock trial team and begin an internship with the Orange county crime scene department. Her plans for the future include graduating with her undergraduate degree in spring 2012 and attending law school at New York University. Ivelis would like to specialize in criminal law. After she gets experience as a defense attorney, Ivelis wants to start her own firm and possibly add family law to her preferred practice areas. She anticipates living and working in either New York or Florida. She likes to spend time with the people she considers some of her biggest influences--her friends and family--as well as go to the beach and watch movies in her spare time.
Steven Raymond, 20, is originally from the New England area, namely New Hampshire and Vermont, but moved to Orlando at the age of 10. Although Steven spent a lot of time working during his high school years, he was a member of the wrestling and soccer teams and ran cross country. He graduated 6th in his class and received an AA degree at the same time as his high school diploma. At the University of Central Florida, he double majors in political science and legal studies. He is a member of Phi Alpha Delta and treasurer of the scuba diving club. This fall, Steven will work with one of his professors to become a volunteer mentor at a local school. After he graduates in fall 2011, his dream is to attend Harvard Law School, although he says that being at any top 25 law school would be amazing. Steven isn't sure which area of the law he would like to pursue, but criminal law and juvenile law interest him now. Steven also sees himself as a possible teacher in the future. In his spare time, Steven likes to cook, go bowling, work out, ride bikes, watch movies, and work on projects with his roommate. He is also training to become a scuba dive master so he can conduct tours while enjoying one of his favorite past times.
Erin Garlow, 23, was born in Los Angeles, California. She moved to Florida in 1994, where she has remained since then. She attended Spanish River High School in Boca Raton and had numerous accomplishments with academic clubs. A member of FBLA and DECA, she competed and won high honors in some of the regional, state, and international competitions. Erin went on to the University of Central Florida after graduating from high school. She chose the school for its central location and what Orlando has to offer. She graduated from UCF in the spring of 2010 and majored in accounting with a minor in political science/pre law. She was a member of Beta Alpha Psi, an honorary accounting organization, and a special advisor to the software workshop committee. She also played intramural soccer. Before she came to the Coye Law Firm, Erin worked on a CleanTech project commissioned by Orange county mayor Rich Crotty. The project was a joint venture between Orange county's economic development office and the UCF Institute for Economic Competitiveness and it aimed to examine the potential benefits of using clean technology in Orlando. Erin is continuing her studies at UCF in the MBA graduate degree program and plans to stay in the Orlando area unless opportunities present themselves in other locations. She begins her two year program in the fall of 2010 and would like to begin work with UCF's small business development program as she gets her Masters degree. Erin is excited to see where a business degree will take her and has ambitions to apply her education to more clean technology research and implementation. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and baking.
