Biography :
Serving Clients Throughout Florida
As a Florida property damage attorney, Carlos represents homeowners, businesses, and condominium associations across the entire state. While Florida Advocates is headquartered in South Florida, we handle property damage claims statewide—including the Panhandle, Gulf Coast, and Central Florida.
South Florida • Dania Beach property damage lawyer — Home of Florida Advocates
- Hollywood property damage lawyer
- Ft Lauderdale property damage lawyer
- Miami property damage lawyer
- West Palm Beach property damage lawyer
- Broward property damage attorney
- Miami-Dade County property damage attorney
- Palm Beach County property damage attorney
Tampa Bay Area
- Tampa property damage lawyer
- Hillsborough County property damage attorney
Statewide Coverage
Florida Advocates handles property damage claims throughout Florida, including the Panhandle, Gulf Coast, Central Florida, and beyond. No matter where your property is located, we can help.
Carlos is fluent in Spanish and provides dedicated legal representation to Florida’s Spanish-speaking community. Se habla español.
Property Damage: We Get Your Family Their Home Back Sooner
When a hurricane, flood, fire, or other disaster damages your home or business, the last thing you need is an insurance company that won’t pay what you’re owed. Carlos handles:
- Hurricane & Storm Damage Claims
- Water Damage Claims — Burst pipes, roof leaks, flooding
- Fire & Smoke Damage Claims
- Roof Damage Claims
- Denied Insurance Claims
- Delayed Insurance Claims
- Underpaid Insurance Claims
- Insurance Bad Faith
- First-Party Property Insurance Disputes
What Sets Carlos Apart
Insurance Industry Insider
Carlos has represented both sides—policyholders AND insurance companies. He knows how insurers evaluate claims and build defenses. Now he uses that insider knowledge to advocate for families whose claims have been delayed, denied, or underpaid.
Appellate Law Expertise
Carlos is Lead Counsel Verified in Civil Appellate matters (since 2015) and admitted to all appellate courts in Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. If your property damage case requires an appeal, you have an attorney with proven appellate experience.
Proven Million-Dollar Results
Carlos is a member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers qualify.
Bilingual — Se Habla Español
Carlos is fluent in Spanish and ensures nothing is lost in translation when you’re dealing with something as important as your home.
Outside the Office
Carlos has called South Florida home for more than 40 years, having moved here in 1981. When he’s not advocating for property owners, Carlos loves to travel—especially internationally—and has a deep appreciation for the arts, particularly music, film, and modern art.
A lifelong music enthusiast, Carlos has been a DJ since age 14 and has performed professionally at clubs and special events across the country. He attends as many live music events and concerts as possible.
Carlos is a past board member of Neighbors 4 Neighbors, a South Florida charity that connects people in need with those who can help.
Results That Matter
- $3 Million recovered for a condominium association after fire damaged several buildings—where the buildings were underinsured and the insurer ended up paying above policy limits
- $1 Million recovered for a waterfront restaurant after a hurricane—where the insurer failed to make a coverage decision
- $300,000 recovered for a homeowner after a roof leak—where the insurer significantly undervalued the claim
- $258,000+ recovered for a homeowner due to a refrigerator water line leak—where the insurer significantly underpaid the claim
- $100,000+ recovered for a homeowner with two separate but concurrent claims—where the insurer significantly underpaid both claims
- $95,000 recovered for a hotel after a hurricane—where the insurer denied coverage claiming the roof was not damaged by the storm
- $75,000 recovered for a homeowner with a plumbing leak—where the insurer significantly underpaid the claim
- $65,000 recovered for a homeowner due to a refrigerator water line leak—where the insurer significantly underpaid the claim
- Confidential settlement recovered for a law firm after a roof leak—where the insurer denied coverage
- Confidential settlement recovered for a restaurant—where the insurer denied coverage for business interruption
Education :
- J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law, 2000 - Managing Editor, St. Thomas Law Review (1999-2000) — Student Member, The Honorable Peter T. Fay American Inn of Court
- B.A. in English, Florida International University, 1994
Bar Admissions :
- Florida (2000) — Bar No. 331650
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Professional Memberships :
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- The Florida Bar — Appellate Practice Section
- Broward County Bar Association
- Gay and Lesbian Lawyers Association
Recognition / Awards:
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum — Top 1% of U.S. Attorneys
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Top Trial Lawyers in America
- Florida Legal Elite (2016)
- Lead Counsel Rated — Civil Appellate (since 2015)