James H. Perry II
JAMES H. PERRY, II, Born in Vineland, New Jersey, July 26, 1965; admitted to bar, 1993, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. Education: University of Pennsylvania (B.A. 1988); University of Miami School of Law (J.D. 1993). Member: The Florida Bar (Member, Admiralty Law Committee); Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute; International Super Yacht Society; Florida Yacht Brokers Association and National Marine Bankers Association.
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James H. Perry, II is the managing partner of Perry & Neblett, a full service admiralty and maritime law firm based in South Florida. Jim completed his undergraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and continued on to the University of Miami Law School where he obtained his juris doctorate.
For more than 15 years, Mr. Perry has earned a reputation for providing skilled and practical guidance as an admiralty and maritime trial attorney, as well as an internationally recognized authority on vessel acquisitions, registration/documentation and offshore closings. Jim prides himself on a “hands on” approach and is committed to providing his clients with competent, cost effective legal representation.
Mr. Perry is proud to be a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, the Florida Yacht Brokers Association and the Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute. Jim has published articles relating to admiralty and maritime law, and is a frequent lecturer for continuing legal education courses and commercial trade organizations. He also serves on the Admiralty Law Committee for the Florida Bar.
Outside of the courtroom, Jim is an avid boater and is frequently found offshore fishing, diving, or cruising on the high seas.
David Avellar Neblett
DAVID AVELLAR NEBLETT, Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, May 24, 1975. Admitted to bar, 2001, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. Education: Education: University of Miami, (Marine Affairs 1998), University of Miami School of Law (JD 2001 with special emphasis in Admiralty and Environmental law). Member: Maritime Law Association of the United States, Maritime Law Society, Marine Council, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, Dade County Bar, Coral Gables Bar, Marine Industries Association of South Florida, Admiralty Law Committee, and the Propeller Club.
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David Avellar Neblett is a founding partner of Perry & Neblett P.A. David Avellar Neblett has earned a degree in the Marine Sciences from the University of Miami, and a J. D. in law from the University Of Miami School Of Law with special emphasis in Admiralty and Environmental law.
Mr. Neblett brings a lifetime fascination with boating and fishing along with a rich history of maritime law to Perry & Neblett P.A. David Avellar Neblett has considerable Federal and State Court trial experience and prides himself as a tough trial attorney that has a practical understanding of the science, mechanics and logistics of the maritime community.
F. David Famulari
F. DAVID FAMULARI, Born Nahant, Massachusetts, March 21, 1952; admitted to bar, Florida, 1990; Massachusetts, 1996; U. S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, Middle District of Florida, U. S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit and Fourth Circuit; U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. Education: Colby College (B.A. 1974); University of Miami (J.D., cum laude, 1990). Phi Delta Phi. Author: Florida Bar Maritime Law and Practice Guide, Pleasure Boating Law, 1991. Member: Dade County and Florida Bar, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, Propeller Club of Miami.
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Prior to entering law school in 1987, David Famulari spent 13 years as a commercial fisherman, captaining offshore fishing vessels off the coast of New England. He was a member of the Atlantic Off-Shore Fishermens’ Association from 1976 to 1987 (Board of Directors, 1983-1987) where he was active in formulating policy relating to fishing vessel safety and marine insurance. In the off-season, he worked for marine insurance companies as a fishing boat expert.
David primarily practices admiralty and maritime law concentrating in maritime personal injury, hull and machinery claims, and insurance coverage issues, representing both underwriters and owners. Additionally, he represents employers and carriers in workers’ compensation matters under both the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act and the Florida Workers’ Compensation Act at both the trial and appellate levels. David has published articles relating to admiralty and maritime law in the University of San Francisco Law Review and The Florida Bar Practice Manual in Maritime Law
Lynda L. Ford
LYNDA L. FORD, Born in Savannah, Georgia, January 2, 1968; admitted to bar, 2005, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida. Education: Florida State University (B.A. 1990); University of Miami School of Law (J.D. 2005, cum laude). Member: The Florida Bar (Member, Young Lawyers Division), Dade County Bar Association.
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Lynn earned a degree in Communications from Florida State University. After gaining experience in the work force, including television news and business management, Lynn earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law where she was extremely active as Vice-President of the Moot Court Board, Honor Council, Center for Ethics and Public Service and the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review that published her article HIV Afflicted Haitians: New Hope When Seeking Asylum in 2005. Lynn also had the honor to be named to the Order of the Barrister in 2005.
Donny Marin
DONNY MARIN, Born in Weehawken, New Jersey, November 5, 1977; admitted to bar, 2003, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. Education: Florida State University (B.S. 1998); Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center (J.D. 2003). Member: Dade County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section.
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Donny Marin earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from Florida State University. Donny received his law degree from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, where he was a member of the Nova Law Review, on the Dean's List, and a teacher's assistant in the area of Constitutional Law. While in law school, Donny held internships with the United States House of Representatives, the Broward County Public Defender’s Office, and the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office. Additionally, Donny studied international law abroad at the University of Barcelona, and is fluent in Spanish.