Vanessa Marquez, Esq.

Associate

Phone: (305) 448-8585
Toll Free: (877) 448-8585
Fax: (305) 448-9818

Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar in 2021, Ms. Marquez joined the law firm of Friedman, Rodman, Frank & Estrada, P.A. as an Associate representing clients in the areas of Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Construction Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Wrongful Death, and Slip & Falls.

Ms. Marquez received a Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and a minor in Communications from Florida State University in 2018. She graduated summa cum laude. After earning her Bachelor’s, she continued her studies at Florida State University College of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2021.

Ms. Marquez is a Miami native and has also been admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, as well as the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Workers’ Compensation
Wrongful Death
Truck Accidents
Construction Accidents
Cruise Ship Passengers
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Premises Liability
Dangerous and Defective Products
Medical Malpractice
Uber Accident Lawyer

Education

J.D., Florida State University College of Law, 2021
Student Ambassador, Teaching Assistant, SBA, CABA, PAD, Women’s Law Symposium, Association of Criminal justice, Dean’s List, Distinguished Pro Bono Award

B.A., Florida State University, 2018
Major in English
Minor in Communications
Summa Cum Laude
Dean’s List
President’s List

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida, 2021
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2023
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2023

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Young Lawyers Association
Member Since: 2021

American Bar Association
Member Since: 2021

Cuban American Bar Association
Member Since: 2021

Miami Dade Trial Lawyers Association
Member Since: 2021

Featured Pro Bono Activities

Innocence Project of Florida
Drafted legal memos for staff attorneys, suggesting possible avenues of relief for potential clients; evaluated cases for possible representation, while filterng claims of innocence, conducted legal research & analysis to assist staff attorneys with possible avenues of relief for clients.

Judicial Intern at 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Composed & edited memorandums, notices & orders; conducted legal research & acted as the Jufge’s liaison; Reviewed case files for accuracy, format compliance & completeness prior to scheduled hearings.

Countries

Bibendum Etiam Venenatis Malesuada

Iraq

Afghanistan

Japan

Qatar

Helping Contractors Injured in Iraq Seek DBA Compensation

Countless civilian contract personnel have been injured in Iraq due to the perils of the job and the environment in which it takes place. You may be wondering if yours qualifies as a DBA injury, and if so, how you might file a claim. Friedman, Rodman & Frank, P.A. helps clients in Iraq and overseas navigate DBA cases involving bases and other areas of operation.

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Helping Civilian Workers Injured in Afghanistan Secure DBA Assistance

There are a number of circumstances that have caused civilian contract personnel to be injured in Afghanistan, but all of them can be similarly overwhelming when it comes to filing a DBA injury claim. Even though a contractor who is working on a military base overseas is entitled to certain protections granted by the Defense Base Act, advocating for yourself and ensuring these rights are honored can be a difficult task.

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If You Were Injured in Japan You May Be Entitled to DBA Compensation

There are many longshore and harbor workers who have been injured in Japan in a variety of circumstances. A DBA injury is a serious matter, and any civilian contract personnel who have sustained such an accident should be afforded the medical care and resources they need. Too often, however, injured contractors are expected to file their claim and navigate the system on their own. This would be a difficult task to require of anybody, but it is even more stressful for a recently hurt person.

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Helping Civilian Contract Personnel Injured in Qatar

Civilian contract personnel who are injured in Qatar are entitled to medical treatment and several other rights that are outlined in the Defense Base Act. Verifying that an incident qualifies as a DBA injury, however, requires that you file a claim and go through a review process. This is not ideal for any contractor who is on the job in Qatar, and it pushes many injured longshore and harbor workers to become frustrated with the process.

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