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Education:
1982-1986: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
1988-1991: Mercer University, Macon GA
Juris Doctor
Admitted to the Florida Bar October 13, 1987
Professional and Community Activities:
2003-Present:

Kelley Stiffler Thomas PLLC                       Bonita Springs, FL
Founding member of a multi disciplinary  law firm located in Southwest Florida.   Practice areas include workers compensation, liability, and construction and contract litigation, and cases in Federal Court.

1991-2003:

Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt                 Ft. Myers, FL
Initially hired as an associate attorney in the litigation division handling Workers Compensation.  Became equity partner in 1999. Became managing partner of the workers compensation division in 2001.

1986-1988:

Citizen’s-Hanover Insurance Company                    Livonia, MI      Claims adjuster handling liability and workers compensation claims throughout lower Michigan.  Completed first company multi-line claim training program at Mass. Mutual in Worcester, MA

Professional Experience:
2003-Present:

Admitted, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida

2002- Present:

Member, Executive Council, Workers Compensation Section of the   Florida Bar

1992– Present:

Speaker at numerous CLE and CEU seminars statewide including the      Workers Compensation Convention, WCCP, FWCI, and various insurance carriers and self insureds

2001- Present:

Member, Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce, President's Club

2004– Present:

Member, Bonita Springs YMCA