Biography

Angela C. Valdivieso, Esq. is a Senior Partner in the Fort Lauderdale office and has 25 years of litigation experience in State and Federal courts. Angela is AV® Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary.

Angela is Chair of our SIU Fraud Special Investigations Team, which focuses on questionable claims, predominantly involving possible fraudulent activity on the part of insureds. She provides legal representation to insurance carriers statewide during the investigative phase, as well as any ensuing litigation. These claims often involve theft of vehicle, boat, jewelry or other property, fire or water damage, burglary, fraudulent statements or concealment, and other matters requiring a thorough investigation. 

Angela has extensive experience handling BI/UM, premises liability, negligent security, and general liability cases. She has handled large scale investigation projects against medical providers on behalf of insurers, often involving billing for services not rendered or performing unnecessary medical tests and procedures. She conducts Examinations Under Oath to investigate claims and identify any potential fraud on the part of the insureds or medical providers.

Angela provides coverage opinions for insurance carriers and is well versed in bad faith/extra contractual matters. She assists insurers with responding to time sensitive, policy limit demands and also handles global mediations. Having successfully tried cases, she understands the importance of trial preparation from case inception. Her experience allows her to efficiently and strategically evaluate claims, conduct effective depositions, and argue dispositive motions including Motions to Dismiss for Fraud Upon the Court and MSJs. Angela has also prevailed in litigation without trial by obtaining favorable summary judgment rulings and voluntary dismissals. For those matters best suited for alternative dispute resolution, she has a demonstrated history of exemplary results at mediation and arbitration.

The Florida Department of Financial Services has approved Angela as an accredited instructor for continuing education.

Angela obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown University. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law. Angela is admitted in Florida (1997) and to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2007).

Practice Areas

Practice Areas

• Auto & Fleet Liability
• Excess | Wrongful Death
• Federal Practice
• General Liability
• Insurance Coverage
• Negligent Security
• PIP | PD | MedPay
• Premises Liability
• SIU | Fraud Special Investigations
• Time & Policy Limit Demands and Tenders

Experience

Martindale Rating

• AV® Preeminent^TM

Awards & Honors

• Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Award
• Client Distinction Award from Martindale-Hubbell
• South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers of 2015 by Legal Leaders for Litigation, Personal Injury, and General Practice

Bar/Court Admission

• Florida, 1997
• United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2007
  

Education

• Georgetown University, B.A., 1994
• Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad School of Law, J.D., 1997
  

Professional/Civil Memberships

• Broward County Bar Association
• Florida Defense Lawyers’ Association (FDLA)
• International Council of Shopping Centers
• Claims and Litigation Management Alliance
• Medical Claims Defense Network
• Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
  

Industries Represented

Verdicts

Verdicts

Presentations

Presentations and Speaking Engagements

Publications

Articles