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Our case managers assist attorneys 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.
David MacWilliams is a senior case manager. He is a graduate from the University of Delaware, class of 1974 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish and Latin American Culture. After 7 1/2 years with Travelers’ Insurance Company as a field Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor also doing medical management, he entered the legal field full time in Ocala, Florida. After 12 years with another practice where he specialized in medical analysis and litigation case preparation applicable to Social Security Disability, personal injury, and workers' compensation, he joined the Coye Law Firm in 2007. He speaks, reads, and writes fluent Spanish. Dave and his wife of 34 years have two sons, and family life is very important to them. He enjoys ethnic cooking and is an active member of the Marion County Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Dale McDyer is a case manager, specializing in personal injury, for the Coye Law Firm. Born in Evanston, Illinois, Dale attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. While at the University of Illinois, he was an All-American competition swimmer. Dale started his claims career working for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. He worked for several different insurance companies for 32 years. He has worked in Chicago and DesPlaines, IL; Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orlando. He is an experienced claims professional in all lines of insurance and has dealt with all different types of claims. After mastering the insurance field, Dale entered the legal field. He has been working for plaintiff’s law firms for the past nine years. Dale joined the Coye Law Firm in 2006. Dale enjoys all types of outdoor activities, most notably boating. He has been happily married for the past 15 years, with two children and three stepchildren. His daughter works in Orlando for Embarq, while his son is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist in Jacksonville, FL.
Nanette Cruz is a recent graduate of the Florida A&M University College of Law. Nanette has been working as a paralegal for 13 years since graduating with a legal studies degree from the University of Central Florida in 1995. One of the highlights of her life was when she traveled to the nation’s capital as part of the National Young Leaders Conference and participated in a mock session of Congress. That experience intensified her dream of one day becoming an attorney. As a student at FAMU, Nanette has been involved with the Student Bar Association holding positions such as class representative, treasurer, and is currently serving in the Judiciary Committee. Nanette is also an active member and officer of the Hispanic American Law Student Association and has recently been inducted to FAMU’s Law Review. In addition to her involvement at school, Nanette is very active in her community and church. In her church, Nanette is the Kindergarten Director and is a member of the Children Ministries Leadership Council. Nanette has also served as vice president of her Home Owner’s Association for the past five years. Nanette has been married for 11 years and has two daughters, Vanessa and Danielle.
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Ursula Remy is a case manager. She was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States when she was 3 years old. Since her family relocated to the United States, she has lived in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Texas and Florida. Ursula graduated from Timber Creek High School in Orlando, Florida. She held the position of assistant editor for the Timber Creek Tribune her senior year and was also vice president of the Quill and Scroll Honor Society. An active member of several school clubs, Ursula participated in the Minority Student Union, BETA club, National Honor Society, French Honor Society, and Psychology club. She was also a member of the Timber Creek choir. Ursula is a graduate from the University of Central Florida, where she majored in Legal Studies and minored in Criminal Justice. She is a 5th grade CCD teacher at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and has volunteered for 7th grade Junior Achievement through UCF. Ursula is fluent in Spanish and English and has been with the Coye Law Firm since August 2008, working in the personal injury department. She is also the proud parent of her three-year-old son, Tristen Raphael.
Salim Punjani recently graduated from the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law. He received a Bachelors of Arts in psychology from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. During his time at Emory, he devoted his spare time mentoring inner-city youth at underfunded middle schools in the metro Atlanta area and volunteering in the clinical research sector of the Atlanta VA Hospital. In recognition of his efforts, he received the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities Award and National Collegiate Minority Leadership Award. In the Barry community, Salim was an active member of the Environmental Law Society and Treasurer of the Animal Rights Law Society. His hard work and dedication was recently recognized when he received two Book Awards for earning the highest grade in his workers compensation and business organization classes. He has been with the Coye Law Firm since May 2008, working in the workers compensation department.
Kyla Tan is a second year law student at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Her family moved from the Philippines in 1998 to Lakeland, Florida. Her two younger brothers are finishing their undergraduate careers, one of whom studies at Kyla's own alma mater, the University of Central Florida. Before UCF, Kyla graduated from George Jenkins High School in 2004. She came to the Orlando area after enrolling at UCF to pursue a degree in political science. Her involvement on campus was extensive; Kyla counts herself among the LEAD scholars, President's Leadership Council, and the prestigious Order of the Pegasus recipients. After graduating in 2008, she moved on to law school at the University of Florida. As an attorney, Kyla wants to specialize in real estate transactions. She enjoys her time at UF enough to share her experiences with tour groups that she guides around the campus. When not working hard towards her J.D. degree, Kyla likes to spend time with her friends and family, read, run, explore state parks, and go camping.
Amber Hitchcock is from Jupiter, Florida. She comes from a close-knit Italian family that includes two small-business owning parents and one sister. She attended Jupiter Christian School for high school and graduated in 2004 with summa cum laude honors. She was captain of the cheerleading team, played varsity softball, and was a member of student government. She originally came to the Orlando area after enrolling at the University of Central Florida, where she graduated in December 2007 with a BS/BA in economics and a minor in real estate. During her undergraduate studies, Amber coached cheerleading for three years. She moved on to Stetson University, which she currently attends, for law school. At Stetson, she is secretary of Phi Delta Phi, the legal fraternity. When she becomes a lawyer, Amber wants to focus on family law and has ambitions of reforming the foster care system. In her spare time, Amber is preparing for her wedding on August 7th 2010, which is rapidly approaching. She also loves dogs and visiting Disney parks, although homework takes up most of Amber's time.
