Biography
Jonelle M. Rainford, Esq., is a Senior Associate in the Fort Lauderdale office. Prior to joining the firm, Jonelle was in-house counsel for two Florida property insurance carriers where she defended and managed insurance disputes against the carriers. She focuses her practice on first party property matters. She also has experience handling commercial litigation, creditor’s rights and insurance coverage cases.
Jonelle began her legal career in real estate and creditor’s right litigation. She later joined one of the oldest AV rated Florida-based law firms as a commercial litigation associate where she handled corporate and business dispute litigation by representing businesses and individuals. She is committed to providing a proactive representation for her clients while maintaining efficiency and resolving matters expediently.
Jonelle earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida (2006). She obtained her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law (2012). Jonelle is admitted to practice in Florida (2012). She is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (2015) and the District of Columbia (2019).
Practice Areas
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Creditor's Rights
- First Party Property
- Federal Practice
- Insurance Coverage
Experience
Awards & Honors
- Distinguished Pro Bono Service Certificate
- Book Award for Immigration Law Seminar
Bar/Court Admission
- 2012, Florida
- 2015, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- 2019, District of Columbia
Education
- University of Florida, B.A., 2006
- Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2012
Professional/Civil Memberships
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association
Industries Represented
- Insurance Companies
- Third-Party Administrators for Claims Management and Risk
- Public and Governmental Entities
- State Bureaus & Agencies
- Financial Institutions
- Financial Service Companies
- Commercial Landlords
- Banks
- Real Estate Investment Trusts
- Global Investment Banking Companies
- Leasing Companies
Presentations
Presentations and Speaking Engagements