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Colodny Fass Law

We specialize in insurance defense, insurance regulatory, complex commercial and business litigation.

Colodny Fass lawyers handle corporate transactions; Florida, national regulatory law; business disputes; litigation; lobbying; employment law; estate planning

05/19/2026

Still smiling from last week's South Florida Business Leaders’ Luncheon honoring Mike Colodny as the 2026 South Florida Business Leader of the Year.

More than 200 leaders from the business, legal, maritime, and South Florida communities came together to recognize Mike and support Seafarers' House at Port Everglades and its important mission serving the maritime community.

Colodny Fass was proud to be part of such a special event honoring someone who continues to make a lasting impact on South Florida and the people around him.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make the luncheon such a success.

Congratulations again to Mike on this well-deserved honor.

05/06/2026

Please join us in celebrating Sandy Fay and Shea Fernandez on their Colodny Fass anniversaries!

Thank you both for your dedication, leadership, and continued contributions to the firm and our clients.

We are grateful to have you on the Colodny Fass team. Congratulations!

04/27/2026

Walked into the courthouse ready for day one of trial, just for the other side to file a dismissal. Love kicking off the week with a victory!

04/20/2026

Congratulations to Legal Assistant, Maria Fernanda Martinez, for being awarded Employee of the Quarter!

She is being recognized for her tireless work ethic and commitment to excellence. Thank you for consistently going above and beyond and delivering outstanding results for our clients.

03/25/2026

Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session ended earlier in March without a finalized state budget and with fewer bills passed than in recent years.

So what actually got done, what stalled, and what comes next?

With 1,926 bills filed and just 237 passed, this session highlights divisions on key policy issues and leaves several priorities unresolved, including the state budget.

Expect continued negotiations and additional Special Sessions in the months ahead.

03/12/2026

Colodny Fass is proud to announce the promotion of Rebecca LoPresti to Partner.

Rebecca’s dedication to her work, professionalism, and track record of successful case resolutions have made her an invaluable member of our team. We are excited to recognize her accomplishments and look forward to seeing her continued growth at the firm.

Congratulations, Rebecca, on this well-deserved promotion.

Learn more about Rebecca and her work: https://www.colodnyfass.com/attorneys/rebecca-canseco/

03/05/2026

We are pleased to share a recent summary judgment victory on behalf of our client, TypTap Insurance Company.

This matter involved a first-party property claim for Hurricane Milton damage, reported by a public adjuster who submitted a replacement cost (“RCV”) only estimate totaling more than $90,000.

TypTap afforded coverage for covered damages, issuing payment in accordance with the Policy, less deductible, based on its actual cash value (“ACV”) estimate. The Coverage Determination Letter stated that the payment did not necessarily constitute full and final settlement of the claim and requested notification of any additional loss or damage.

At no time prior to filing suit did the insureds or the public adjuster submit a competing ACV estimate to dispute TypTap’s coverage determination, nor did they provide any evidence showing proof of repairs to any covered property which would trigger any further payment obligation.

The Court ruled in favor of TypTap since pursuant to the Policy, TypTap was only required to pay the actual cash value amount of the loss prior to repairs, and Defendant made that payment in accordance with the Policy. Thus, there was no breach of the Policy prior to plaintiffs’ filing of the lawsuit.

03/02/2026

Congratulations to our client, First Protective Insurance Company (“Frontline”), in obtaining a summary judgment victory in a hotly contested late-reported windstorm claim.

The week before trial was set to start, Colodny Fass Associate Rebecca LoPresti, Esq., and Shareholder Maria Abate successfully convinced the Honorable Heather Doyle in Manatee County that Plaintiff had no evidence to prove the damage occurred during the policy period.

Ms. LoPresti asserted that Frontline was entitled to summary judgment as a matter of law because the undisputed facts established that Plaintiff did not discover any damage until after the expiration of the policy period.

Ms. LoPresti successfully defeated Plaintiff’s opposition to summary judgment, in the form of an expert affidavit, by establishing that the affidavit was conclusory and internally inconsistent, as it relied on documentation of alleged wind damage from photos taken years after the alleged date of loss, and well past the policy’s expiration.

The Court agreed and dismissed the action, based, in part, on the holding in Gonzalez v. Citizens Property Ins. Corp., 273 So.3d, 1031, 1034 (Fla. 3d DCA 2019) (expert affidavit which is conclusory and internally inconsistent cannot be considered by the Court to defeat summary judgment).

A copy of the Order is available here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:40c4c238-e920-4fef-9bfa-1cc805b297d6

02/14/2026

Last week, our Government Relations team coordinated a press conference in Tallahassee to spotlight a client’s proposed policy. Behind every public announcement is a lot of behind-the-scenes work: message development, stakeholder coordination, media outreach, scheduling, and logistics. Our team made sure the proposal was communicated clearly and positioned strategically.

A strong policy deserves more than good drafting. It needs visibility and a smart rollout. That’s what our Tallahassee team does every day, helping clients navigate the legislative process and get results.

If you’re advancing a policy initiative in Florida and need the right strategy to elevate it, let’s connect.

02/04/2026

Happy first anniversary, Monica Santos. Your dedication and steady support make a real difference for our Tallahassee office every day. We appreciate you.

01/30/2026

Colodny Fass is proud to share that our founder, Mike Colodny, has been named the 2026 South Florida Business Leader of the Year by Seafarers' House at Port Everglades.

For more than five decades, Mike has advised corporations, financial institutions, and regulated industries while helping shape Florida’s business and insurance landscape. This recognition reflects his long-standing commitment to leadership and service across our community.

He will be honored at the Business Leaders’ Luncheon on May 14 at the Lauderdale Yacht Club, supporting the vital work Seafarers’ House provides to mariners visiting Port Everglades.

To join us, register and purchase tickets here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/southfloridabusinessleadersluncheon/event/southfloridabusinessleadersluncheon/

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Sunrise, FL
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