Michelle Mathis

Michelle is an invaluable member of the staff at Verderamo Law. She brings a decade of experience in the legal system. Michelle began her legal career in 2012 as a Legal Assistant in the Naples State Attorney’s Office. While at the State Attorney’s Office she was the supervisor for clerical staff and a trial assistant. She later worked in private practice as a paralegal for a defense firm in Naples. We were fortunate to make her part of the team. Michelle is responsible for, among other things, calendaring appointments and court proceedings, gathering and generating court documents, coordinating depositions and hearings with various agencies and witnesses. Michelle’s knowledge and experience makes her a tremendous asset to the firm and to our clients.

Emely Lopez

Emely graduated from Lorenzo Walker Technical College with a diploma in Legal Studies in 2017, prior to that she took four years of Criminal Justice classes while attending Lely High School. She joined the firm in 2018 and has worked on every facet of cases, she can pretty much handle anything our clients need from the most basic to advanced requests. She is also bilingual and speaks fluent English and Spanish and spends a large part of her day assisting our clients who speak Spanish on the telephone and in the office. Our office and our clients are lucky to have such a committed team member.

Sophia Tedesco

Sophia is a dedicated legal assistant from Philadelphia who studied Criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. With a strong commitment to supporting the legal team, she takes pride in assisting Derek and Adam, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of service and attention.
Outside of the office, Sophia enjoys playing pickleball and eating pasta.
Sophia brings a positive attitude and a teamwork mentality to every task, making her an invaluable asset to the firm.

Andreina Jimenez

Andreina is a dedicated legal assistant originally from Venezuela. She studied bioanalysis in her home country, where she developed strong analytical skills and attention to detail. With a passion for helping others, Andreina enjoys translating for clients, ensuring clear communication and understanding throughout the legal process. Her diverse background and commitment to providing excellent support make her a valuable asset to our team.