Areas of Practice

Banking Law & Litigation

Construction Litigation

Employment Law

Commercial Litigation

Focus of Practice

Ms. Francolin's practice focuses on representation of banking institutions, construction companies, and business entities in the collection of high dollar secured and unsecured debt, the prosecution and defense of construction lien actions, and employment disputes.  Ms. Francolin represents clients in courts throughout the State of Florida and in mediations and arbitration hearings.

Education

Juris Doctorate, Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida, 2005

            cum laude

Intern, the Honorable Elizabeth A. Kovachevich, United States District Court for the Middle District          of Florida

            Intern, the Honorable Karl B. Grube, County Court, Pinellas County

Recipient, William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award 2005

Teaching Fellow

Certificate of Concentration, International Law  

Phi Delta Phi National Honor Society 2003-2005

Bachelor of Arts, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 2002

            magna cum laude

Major: International Studies

Bar Admissions

The Florida Bar

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Client Benefits

A native of Brazil, Ms. Francolin is fluent in Portuguese.  Ms. Francolin is also fluent in French.  Her knowledge of foreign languages and cultures allow an approach to the practice of law that is best tailored to the different demands of a global market.

Community Involvement

Ms. Francolin is a member of the Orange County Bar Association. Ms. Francolin is involved in the community through her commitment to provide legal pro-bono services to individuals in need, as well as not-for-profit organizations.

Foreign Languages

Portuguese (Native language) and French