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Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.Partner
Sheila M. Gonzales-Jonasz
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Sheila M. Gonzales-Jonasz

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2 reviews

9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400, Miami, FL 33156

Catastrophic and Personal Injury, Education Law, Federal Practice and 9 more

About Sheila M. Gonzales-Jonasz

Sheila Gonzales Jonasz is a Partner in the firm’s Miami office with an active trial practice in a wide variety of areas, including medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, wrongful death, premises liability, vehicle negligence, Title IX, sexual assault and harassment and other types of complex litigation. Ms. Gonzales Jonasz' experience in medical malpractice and health-care related litigation is extensive, having defended and served as trial counsel for medical professionals, healthcare staffing agencies, nurses, hospitals, and dentists. She has also represented health care providers in claims brought by the Florida Department of Health Administration.

Ms. Gonzales Jonasz is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), which is an invitation-only national organization of top-tier plaintiff and defense lawyers and judges. She is also a volunteer for ABOTA Miami Chapter’s Pro Bono Guardian Ad Litem program for the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Ms. Gonzales Jonasz received her Juris Doctor degree from DePaul College of Law and her Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University of Chicago, graduating cum laude.

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The Best Lawyers in America , Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, recognized since 2023

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•CSK Obtains Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case
Firm News, 1.18.2013

 

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Areas of Law

  • Education Law
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Premises Liability
  • Other 9
    • Catastrophic and Personal Injury
    • Federal Practice
    • General Civil Litigation
    • Hospitality Industry Defense
    • Maritime/Marine/Admiralty
    • Nursing Malpractice
    • Physician's Malpractice
    • Security Negligence
    • Vehicle Negligence

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1994, Illinois
    1999, Florida
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    Memberships

    Associations

    •The Florida Bar
    •American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), since 2017
    •Illinois State Bar Association
    •Miami-Dade Florida Association of Women Lawyers (MDFAWL)
    •Miami-Dade Bar
    •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
    •Defense Research Institute
    •11th Circuit Court of Florida Professional Panel, Member

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Depaul College of Law
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Loyola University of Chicago
    B.S.
    cum laude

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Partner at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
3.0
2 reviews

Dadeland Centre II, 9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400Miami, FL 33156U.S.A.

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