News & Events
Our Partners’ Recognition in the 2023 Super Lawyers Florida Edition
We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the remarkable achievement of our esteemed partners, Melanie Damian, Peter F. Valori, Tom Culmo, Russell Landy, and Allison J. Leonard, for their selection in the 2023 Super Lawyers Florida Edition. This recognition highlights their exceptional expertise in Business Litigation and Medical Malpractice -...
Celebrating 19 Years!
This week marks a significant milestone for us as we celebrate our 19th anniversary! It's a time to pause, reflect, and express our gratitude for the incredible journey we've embarked upon. Over the years, we've grown, adapted, and achieved remarkable milestones, all thanks to the collective efforts of our exceptional team, loyal clients, and...
Partner Melanie Damian wins the Miami Dade Bar “Circle of Excellence” award in the Securities Litigation category
The Miami Dade Bar Association has announced partner Melanie Damian as the winner of the "Circle of Excellence" award in the Securities Litigation category. This prestigious honro is given to lawyers who have made a significant contribution to the legal profession and their community. Melanie Damian has over 20 years of experience and diverse...
Partners Melanie Damian and Allison J. Leonard Selected as Honorees for Daily Business Review’s 2023 Florida Legal Awards
We're pleased to announce partners Melanie Damian and Allison J. Leonard have been selected as honorees for the Daily Business Review's 2023 Florida Legal Awards in the "Lifetime Achievement" and "On The Rise" categories. Their achievements will be celebrated, along with those of all the honorees, during the awards ceremony held on May 17 at the...
Meet our Team: Chris Perse
Meet The Team: Chris Perse Name: Chris Perse Hometown: Miami, FL Title: Associate Attorney When did you begin working at Damian | Valori | Culmo ? Mid-January 2023 How did you get your job here? A recruiter, who is a friend of mine, reached out to me and thought I would be a great fit for the job. I interviewed around Thanksgiving 2022 and was...
DVC Partners and Attorneys amongst the nation’s
Best Lawyers in America® 2023
All 6 partners and 2 attorneys at Damian & Valori, LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys have been selected for inclusion to The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 and 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.The selections and recognitions include: Melanie E. Damian selected for Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation and Securities Litigation. Peter...
Damian & Valori, LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys partners and attorneys named to Florida Super Lawyers for 16th Year in a Row
Six attorneys at Damian & Valori LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys have been recognized as 2022 Florida Super Lawyers and 2021 Florida Rising Stars Partners Melanie E. Damian Russell M. Landy were recognized as part of in the Florida Business Litigation Super Lawyers List and Partner Tom Culmo was included in the Florida Personal Injury, Medical...
Connor Healey joins Damian & Valori |Culmo Trial Attorneys as an Associate Attorney
Damian & Valori LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys is pleased to announce that Connor Healey has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Mr. Healey concentrates his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation and receivership litigation. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Healey was an associate with a North Florida law firm focusing on...
Judge Grants Summary Judgment in favor of Damian & Valori LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys client
On December 30, 2021, Tenth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Angela J. Cowden, granted summary judgment in favor of Damian & Valori LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys client, Carlos Villanueva, Esq. In 2017, plaintiffs Emilia Lozano, Martha Vargas de Osorio, Francisco Zulaica and Dora Santos, filed suit against a number of defendants, including Mr....
Lawyer Monthly: What is the key to a successful collaboration?
Partners Tom Culmo and Melanie Damian were featured in the October edition of the Lawyer Monthly Magazine, talking about the Damian & Valori LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys collaboration, and the key to building a successful partnership. Read article online:...
Celebrating Excellence: 2024 Best Law Firms® in America
We are thrilled to announce that Damian | Valori | Culmo has been recognized as the 2024 Best Law Firm in America by Best Lawyers, a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing top-notch legal services and achieving exceptional results for our clients. This accolade is a true honor, and we are humbled to be recognized among the best in...
Meet our Team: Connor Healey
Name: Connor Healey Hometown: Panama City, FL Title: Associate Attorney, Complex Commercial Litigation Group When did you begin working at Damian & Valori, LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys? May 16, 2021 How did you get your job here? LinkedIn In a nutshell, what do you do your in role (one sentence or less)? My role includes formulating and...
Nick Palomino joins Damian & Valori |Culmo Trial Attorneys
Damian & Valori LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys is pleased to announce that Nick Palomino has joined the firm as an associate attorney as part of our personal injury practice. Prior to joining Damian & Valori LLP | Culmo Trial Attorneys, Mr. Palomino worked as an associate trial attorney at a national insurance defense firm working primarily...