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The Crash That Changed Her World
Chelsie's interest in personal injury law was sparked after both she and her husband, David, were involved in a high-speed head-on crash while she was a law student. As Chelsie recovered from knee and back injuries she also cared for her husband, David, who was permanently disabled as a result of the crash. David underwent emergency jaw surgery and over the next few years, shoulder surgery, knee surgery and multiple injections in his spine. He also sustained a mild traumatic brain injury in the crash. This accident taught Chelsie, first hand, how the carelessness of a stranger can inflict serious physical and financial damage to a family and, as she would later discover, planted the seed for her interest in personal injury law.
Overcoming Obstacles
The crash was not the first time that Chelsie was presented with an obstacle which she overcame. Born in Batavia, New York to working class parents Chelsie was determined to be the first person in her family to graduate from college. Due to her family's financial struggles and frequent moves searching for work, Chelsie decided to leave high school two years early and obtain her GED so that she could start college immediately. Chelsie moved to Florida to attend the University of Tampa on a scholarship and worked part-time to put herself through school. Chelsie graduated cum laude with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology in less than three years. Chelsie went on to earn her Juris Doctor (law degree) at Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida. Despite working two part-time jobs while managing a full-time course load, Chelsie was the recipient of the prestigious Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award and was a top four finalist in Stetson's Phi Alpha Delta’s Opening Statement and Closing Argument competitions.
Trained By The Insurance Companies, Fighting For The Injured
After graduating from the University of Tampa, Chelsie worked as an automobile and general liability claims adjuster for a large insurance company. Chelsie was trained by the insurance company to evaluate and settle the claims of injury victims. After earning her law degree, Chelsie went to work as an insurance defense lawyer. She represented many well known insurance companies and attended numerous conferences and workshops in order to learn how to defend against and minimize the recovery of injury victims. As an accident survivor and caretaker of an injury victim, Chelsie soon found that she morally could not justify working for the big insurance companies. She knew that it was time to take what she had learned after years of working inside the insurance industry and use it to fight for the rights of injury victims. As a former adjuster and insurance defense lawyer, Chelsie understands what motivates adjusters and insurance companies to settle claims and how to obtain the best possible results for her injured clients.
Making a Difference in the Community
Chelsie is admitted to practice in all Florida courts as well as the United States District Court. She is a member of the Florida Justice Association; the Clearwater Bar Association; the Hillsborough County Bar Association; the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers; the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar and the National Crime Victim Bar. Chelsie has served as Chair of the Clearwater Bar's Civil Practice Division and as co-Chair of the Clearwater Bar's Summer Legal Intern Program.
Chelsie is as dedicated to her community as she is to her clients. She enjoys spending her free time volunteering with underprivileged children, distributing food and supplies to the homeless, and as a motivational speaker at local high schools.
Wife and Mom
Chelsie resides in Clearwater, Florida with her husband of fifteen years, David, and their two sons, Michael and Henry. Both Chelsie and David have a passion for scuba diving and international travel. Their goal is to visit every country in the world before age 65. So far, with over 38 countries visited, they are well on their way! One of their favorite things to do while traveling is to visit local schools and interact with children. When visiting third world countries they always bring school supplies and personal hygiene kits to distribute to the less fortunate.
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 2007 - 2008 |
| Council on Litigation Management | Member | 2007 - 2008 |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | 2007 - 2008 |
| Florida Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division | Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) | Member | N/A |
| Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) | Member | N/A |
| Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) | Member | 2008 - 1900 |
| Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2008 - 1900 |
| Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | 2014 - 1900 |
| Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Pinellas County chapter) | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Judicial Administration and Evaluation Committee | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Pinellas County chapter) | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Judicial Administration and Evaluation Committee | N/A |
| Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Pinellas County chapter) | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Judicial Administration and Evaluation Committee | 2015 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Top 150 Women in Litigation | Benchmark Litigation | 2014 |
| 2009 Up & Comers Award | Tampa Bay Business Journal | 2009 |
| Victor O. Wehle Trial Advocacy Award | Stetson University College of Law | 2007 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tampa | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
| University of Tampa | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | N/A | 2015 |
| Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College | 2015 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| $1,200,000 - Inmate Death | Settlement |
| $150,000.00 for Parking Lot Accident | $150,000.00 |
| $2,500,000 for car accident victim | Settlement |
| $300,000 for woman read-ended on local bridge | Settlement |
| $300,000.00 for Husband and Wife Injured in Rear-End Collision | $300,000.00 |
| $400,000.00 for Rear End Car Crash | Settlement |
| $75,000.00 for Single Mom Hurt in Crash | $75,000.00 |
| Elderly Woman Injured in Taxi Accident | $85,000 |
| Hot Water Burns Pinellas County Woman at Local Restaurant | $70,000 |
| Single Mom Injured in Crash. | $105,000 |
| Unattended Elderly Woman Falls from Exam Table | $27,500.00 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 41325 | Member in Good Standing | 2007 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| www.avvo.com | Avoid Common Mistakes During Your Personal Injury Deposition | 2010 |
| www.avvo.com | Protect Your Personal Injury Case in the Age of Social Networking | 2010 |
| www.avvo.com | Protecting Yourself and Your Family Before an Accident Occurs | 2010 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Crime Victim Bar Association | Representing "Unsympathetic" Clients | 2016 |
| National Center for Victims of Crime | Sexual Assault: Civil Remedies for Non-Lawyers | 2016 |
| National Crime Victim Bar Association | LITIGATING NIGHTCLUB SHOOTINGS | 2015 |
| Florida Chiropractic Physician Association | What Attorneys Wish Chiropractors Knew | 2015 |
| Florida Chiropractic Physician Association | Dos and Don'ts of Depositions | 2015 |
| National Crime Victim Bar Association | Civil Rape Cases - Drug/Alcohol Dependent Victims | 2014 |
| Florida Chiropractic Physician Association | What Attorneys Wish Chiropractors Knew | 2013 |
| Florida Chiropractic Physician Association | Dos and Don'ts of Depositions | 2013 |
| 2012 Great American Teach In | Teens & Safe Driving | 2012 |
| 2009 Great American Teach In | Insurance Basics for Teen Drivers | 2009 |
| 2008 Great American Teach In | Teens & Safe Driving | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster | Zurich | 2002 - 2004 |
| Bodily Injury Claims Adjuster | Zurich | 2002 - 2004 |
| Insurance Defense Attorney | Scarborough Hill & Rugh | 2007 - 2008 |
| Insurance Defense Attorney | Scarborough Hill & Rugh | 2007 - 2008 |
| Personal Injury Attorney | Perenich & Carroll | 2008 - 2010 |
| Personal Injury Attorney | Perenich & Carroll | 2008 - 2010 |
| Partner / Personal Injury Trial Attorney | Rebein Bangerter Rebein, P.A. | 2011 - 2016 |
| Partner / Personal Injury Trial Attorney | Rebein Bangerter Rebein, P.A. | 2011 - 2016 |
| Personal Injury Trial Attorney | Personal Injury Law Office of Chelsie M. Lamie, P.A. | N/A |
| Personal Injury Trial Attorney | Personal Injury Law Office of Chelsie M. Lamie, P.A. | 2016 - 1900 |
| Personal Injury Trial Attorney | Personal Injury Law Office of Chelsie M. Lamie, P.A. | N/A |
