Ian Ansley

Education/Certifications

Stetson University College of Law | Saint Petersburg, FL

  • Juris Doctorate

University of Central Florida | Orlando, FL

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Licensed to practice in Florida | 2012

Professional Experience

The Freeman Law Firm, P.A. | Ft. Myers, FL | July 2014-Present

Associate Attorney

  • Represent clients in civil matters with a focus on first party property insurance claims
  • Attend and represent clients at arbitrations and mediations
  • Negotiate settlements and communicate progress to senior attorneys up to and including settlement
  • Advise clients on legal rights and obligations associated with claim
  • Conduct case management procedures, including discovery and depositions
  • Review, analyze, and process large volumes of documents under stringent timelines
  • Successfully establish relationship with clients
  • Examine and cross-examine all types of fact witnesses and expert witnesses from multiple areas including; construction, engineering, geology, and insurance

 

The Zorrilla Law Firm, P.A. | Largo, FL | July 2012-July 2014

Associate Attorney

  • Represented clients in civil matters with a focus on construction claims
  • Defined case issues and facts to determine which type of expert witness necessary to best fit the case
  • Interviewed witnesses, propounded and responded to interrogatories, requested productions and admissions, took and defended depositions
  • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated contracts