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Katy Koestner Esquivel
Katy Koestner Esquivel
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Bar #159484(FL)     License for 26 years; Member in Good Standing
Naples FL

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Related Laws :

Florida Laws: 120.569120.57120.68320.9057.105604.15604.17604.19604.20604.21604.22

Contact

Katy Koestner Esquivel: Member at The Esquivel Law, Chartered
Moorings Professional Building 2335 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 301-B Naples, FL 34103-4457
Website: http://www.esquivel-law.com
Phone: 239-206-3731
Fax: 239-431-3942
Offices:
Esquivel Law, Chartered
  1. Naples, FL Moorings Professional Building 2335 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 301-B Naples, FL 34103-4457 Phone: 239-206-3731 Fax: 239-431-3942
  2. Naples, FL Moorings Professional Building, 2335 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 301-B Naples, FL 34103-4457 Phone: 239-206-3731 Fax: 239-431-3942

Languages

English , English

Practice Areas

  • Agriculture 25%

    My practice consists of representing members of the produce industry in trust enforcement cases under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, reparation cases before the PACA Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counseling clients regarding compliance with state and federal food safety, agricultural dealing and licensing laws.

  • Litigation 25%

    I have litigated cases on behalf of produce sellers in federal district and bankruptcy courts nationwide, as well as before the PACA Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

  • Transportation 25%

  • Bankruptcy & Debt 20%

  • Contracts & Agreements 5%

Resumes

Associations

Association name Position name Duration
Collier County Bar Association Member N/A
Florida Bar Member N/A
Collier County Bar Association Member 1998 - 1900
Collier County Bar Association Member N/A
Florida Bar Member N/A
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court Secretary & Treasurer N/A
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court Secretary & Treasurer 1999 - 1900
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court Secretary & Treasurer N/A
Illinois State Bar Association Member N/A
Illinois State Bar Association Member 2000 - 1900
Illinois State Bar Association Member N/A
Collier County Women's Bar Association Member 2008 - 2011
Florida Bar, Professional Ethics Committee Member 2013 - 1900
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court President 2013 - 1900
Florida Bar, Professional Ethics Committee Member N/A
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court President N/A
Florida Bar, Professional Ethics Committee Member N/A
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of Court President N/A

Education

School name Degree Graduated
University of Florida BA - Bachelor of Arts 1995
University of Florida BA - Bachelor of Arts 1995
St. Thomas University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998
St. Thomas University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1998

Legal Cases

Case name Outcome
Baginski Potato Co. Ltd. v. Custom Cuts Fresh LLC Court ruled in clients' favor. Assets are subject to the PACA trust and the trust trumps the alleged security interest.
Davis Melon Sales, Inc. v. Great Lakes Produce, Inc. TRO Granted
Gulf Coast Produce, Inc. v. American Growers, Inc. Summary Judgment granted in favor of client.
In re Casey Court ruled in clients' favor, holding that a PACA trust satisfies the requirements of an express trust, and that Defendant failed to pay Plaintiffs as required, the Second Amended Complaint states a claim for relief.
In re Hermes Since no finding was made on the matter, this Court remanded the case to the Bankruptcy Court.
Inn Foods v Mida Factoring company's motion for summary judgment denied.
Skyline Potato Co., Inc. v. Hi-Land Potato Co., Inc. Court ruled in clients' favor on issues surrounding duties among PACA PACA co-beneficiaries.
Skyline Potato Co., Inc. v. Hi-Land Potato Co., Inc. Court ruled in clients' favor on issues surrounding duties among PACA PACA co-beneficiaries.
Taylor Farms Florida, Inc. v. Gennaro's Produce, Inc. TRO Granted

License

State Number Status Acquired Updated
IL Active And Authorized To Practice Law 2000 11/13/2021
FL 159484 Member in Good Standing 1998 04/25/2019

Publications

Publication name Title Date
Blueprints Quarterly Magazine Growers, Growers’ Agents, and the Law: Avoid Barriers to Preserving PACA Trust Rights 2009
Blueprints Quarterly Journal EDI and PACA Trust Protection: Guidelines for Sellers. 2005
Blueprints Quarterly Journal "Qualifying for PACA Protection – What you should know." 2004

Work experience

Title Company name Duration
Associate Seidensticker & San Filippo, LLP 1998 - 2001
Associate Seidensticker & San Filippo, LLP 1998 - 2001
Associate Meuers Law FIrm, PL 2001 - 2012
Associate Meuers Law FIrm, PL 2001 - 2012
Owner Esquivel Law, Chartered N/A
Member Meuers Law FIrm, PL 2013 - 2013
Owner Esquivel Law, Chartered 2013 - 1900
Owner Esquivel Law, Chartered N/A
Member Meuers Law FIrm, PL 2013 - 2013

Cost

Fixed hourly rates, Fixed fees available

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