OUR TEAM

Carlos Jimenez

SHAREHOLDER

Carlos Jimenez is an experienced litigation attorney who focuses on Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Insurance Litigation matters. He has devoted his career to uncovering the truth for his clients and pursuing justice and compensation for their losses. 

Son of the late-Judge Julio Jimenez, Carlos grew up around his father’s practice and knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a lawyer. Before going to law school at Florida International University, he worked as the Bailiff for the late-Judge Margarita Esquiroz, where his love for the courtroom originated.

Early in his career, Carlos began as an Associate at a prestigious plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice law firm in Coral Gables, Florida. He then went on to be in-house counsel at a number of insurance companies over the next few years, where he first teamed up with Benjamin Mordes.

 Whether a straight forward or complex case, Carlos’ dedication and strong representation has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for clients.

Carlos is a Miami native and proud alumni of Christopher Columbus High School. On the weekends, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his wife, Christina, and his two sons, Tomas and Mateo.

Gabriel D. Mazzitelli

SHAREHOLDER

Gabriel Mazzitelli is a litigation attorney, and focuses on Personal Injury and Insurance litigation cases.

Gabriel began his career working on pharmaceutical mass torts, tobacco litigation and medical malpractice law cases. His achievements as a lawyer have been recognized by his peers, and he has been selected as a “Rising Star” by Florida Super Lawyers, “Up-and-Comer” by Florida Trend’s Legal Elite and “AV Rated” by Martindale- Hubble.

Gabriel earned his law degree from Florida International University College of Law, where he graduated among the top ten in his class. He is also a member of ‘The Florida Bar’, the ‘U.S. District Court Southern District’ and ‘U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida’.

Gabriel lives in Miami with his wife, Caroline, and their two children, Marcus and Sophia. Gabriel is a first degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has enjoyed training for over 15 years.

Benjamin Mordes

SHAREHOLDER

Benjamin is a partner at Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes. He is highly experienced in litigating difficult and complex insurance cases, which has led to an exceptional record of success.

Prior to joining the firm, Benjamin spent 10 years on the defense side working for one of the nation’s top insurance carriers. There, he wasn’t just another defense attorney; he managed the legal department for the insurance carrier and oversaw thousands of lawsuits. His insight into how insurance adjusters make decisions and handle personal injury claims cannot be understated. With his in-depth understanding of the insurance industry and the challenges involved, along with his past experience he has been able to to help individuals receive maximum compensation.

Benjamin graduated from the Emory University School of Law with Honors. He also obtained a Masters of Law from the NYU School of Law. In addition, he is a member of both the Florida Bars and New York Bars.

He lives in Coral Gables with his wife Sada, a musician from Havana. In his free time, he likes to travel, enjoys iced espresso and spending time at the beach. When not practicing law, he loves cheering for his alma mater, the Miami Hurricanes.

Phillip Holden

PARTNER

For nearly two decades, clients have trusted Phillip to represent them in high-stakes civil litigation, including commercial disputes, mass torts, pharmaceutical and tobacco cases, inadequate security, product liability, and wrongful death actions. With a focus in jury consulting, Phillip’s experience extends across multiple complex legal areas.

He has litigated cases in courts nationwide, often facing off against leading national law firms, and has argued before state appellate and supreme courts. Phillip has guided trials to jury verdicts and has played a role in securing settlements and verdicts exceeding $225 million as either co-trial counsel or a key member of the trial team.

Phillip holds a Bachelor of Accounting from Florida International University (2001) and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law (2005). He is admitted to practice in Florida, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., Oregon, and New Mexico.

Beyond his legal practice, Phillip enjoys traveling with his wife and three children, exploring new cultures and experiences.

Carolina A. Collado

PARTNER

Carolina A. Collado is an experienced attorney, with a focus in Immigration law. Before joining the firm, Carolina was most recently an Assistant Chief Counsel who spent several years as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Carolina joins the firm with a vast knowledge of Immigration and Nationality law and has represented individuals across the country and internationally. Prior to her work with the government, Carolina worked with a prestigious immigration law firm in Miami. Carolina successfully represented individuals in immigration-related matters involving removal defense, waivers of criminal convictions, asylum, family-based petition, residence, citizenship and employment-based petitions. Carolina has also appeared on behalf of clients in the U.S. District Court and Court of Appeals. Early in her career, Carolina worked as a real estate attorney, a title agent and represented individuals in Bankruptcy.

Carolina graduated from The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C, in 2009, where she worked in the Immigration Law Clinic and completed a federal internship program with the Department of Homeland Security.

Carolina graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science. It was during her years at university where Carolina discovered her love of traveling, while she spent a semester abroad in Paris, France. Carolina is fluent in Spanish and can speak basic French.

Carolina is a Miami native and proud alumna of Our Lady of Lourdes Academy and Saint Theresa School, where she met Carlos Jimenez when they were children.

Jordan Rosales

PARTNER

Jordan is a Partner at Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes. Prior to joining the firm, Jordan spent several years working as a Defense attorney representing insurance companies and their insureds. Having worked on “the other side,” Jordan gained invaluable insight as to how insurance companies operate and how they evaluate claims. Jordan uses this knowledge to maximize recovery for his clients. Jordan focuses his practice representing victims of personal injury as a result of motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, slip/trip and falls, and medical malpractice.

Jordan graduated from St. Thomas University School of Law, with honors. While in law school, Jordan was selected to serve as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Ivan F. Fernandez of the Florida Third District Court of Appeal. Jordan also served as an advisor/intern at the United Nations in New York City.

Prior to law school, Jordan attended the University of Florida. Jordan was born in Cuba and has spent most of his life in Miami, Florida. In his spare time, Jordan enjoys attending sporting events, fishing, and tries to play golf. He lives in Southwest Miami with his wife, Karla and his goldendoodle, Loki.

Alexa Delgado

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Alexa Delgado is an associate attorney at Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes .  Prior to joining, Alexa worked as a law clerk at the firm.

In 2016, Alexa graduated summa cum laude from Florida State University, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Economics and Political Science. In 2020, she graduated cum laude from ‘Florida International University College of Law’ earning her Juris Doctor degree. During her attendance at law school, Alexa was a member of the FIU Law Review and worked at FIU’s Community Lawyering Clinic.

Alexa was born and raised in Miami. In her spare time, Alexa enjoys trying new restaurants as well as working out.

Radames Heredia III

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Radames “Rad” Heredia III is an experienced litigation attorney who focuses on Personal Injury and PIP insurance matters. 

Rad began his career by working as in-house counsel for a well-known regional insurance carrier. During that time, he learned how insurance companies evaluate and process insurance claims. Shortly thereafter, Rad took what he had learned, and went on to work at one of Florida’s top insurance defense firms where he represented some of the nation’s top insurance carriers. During that time, he further refined his knowledge of how insurance companies view insurance claims. Having absorbed all that he could, Rad decided to take his knowledge, and shifted his focus toward assisting medical providers. For the last 10 years, Rad has helped medical providers receive fair and just compensation for the treatment that they have provided to patients during their time of need after an auto accident.

Rad was born and raised in Miami, we he received a great educational foundation at Christopher Columbus High School. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology/Anthropology from Florida International University. He earned is Juris Doctor degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he was heavily involved in student government, eventually rising to the position of President of the Hispanic Law Society.

Rad is married to Aida, a talented educator in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. They have a very bright son, RJ, whom they love raising and molding together.  When not at the office, Rad can be found out in the community competing in the pig-roast circuit as a member of 305 Barbecue, or at one of the local cigar lounges with Adelante Ashes, a cigar club that he help found with ties to the Columbus High School alumni base.

Daniel Castro

SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Daniel Castro is a trial attorney at Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases, PIP cases, and property disputes against insurance companies.

Prior to joining the firm, he served as an Assistant Public Defender in the Law Office of the Public Defender in the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida.  At the Public Defender’s Office, he ensured that indigent men and women accused of criminal offenses received equal justice under law. 

After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Mr. Castro worked as outside defense counsel defending homeowners’ insurance companies in civil actions brought by insureds.  Realizing that he preferred championing the rights of individuals over large institutions, he decided to become a civil plaintiffs’ attorney prosecuting homeowners’ claims against residential and commercial insurance companies.  He presently focuses his practice on personal injury cases, PIP cases, and first-party property disputes. 

Mr. Castro is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida, the State of Texas, and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Central, and Northern Districts of Florida. Mr. Castro earned his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law. Mr. Castro was born and raised in Miami, Florida and is fluent in Spanish.

Elise Nuevo

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Elise is an Associate Attorney with Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes. Elise joined the firm in 2022, where she originally worked as a Law Clerk. 

 Elise graduated from the University of Florida in 2019, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. In May 2023, Elise graduated cum laude from St. Thomas University College of Law earning her Juris Doctor degree. 

During her time in law school, Elise was a member of the Moot Court Board. During her second year of law school, Elise also completed a judicial internship with the Eleventh Judicial Circuit for the Honorable Barbara Areces. 

Elise is a Miami native, and in her free time, enjoys exploring the city, spending time with her family, and watching new shows on Netflix. 

Wilson T. Symons

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

As the son of two Miami lawyers, Ralph and Robin Symons, Wilson grew up around the practice of law. He studied psychology at Miami-Dade College and then transferred to Florida International University, where he majored in both Political Science and International Relations.

Wilson then attended the University of Miami School of Law, receiving a Dean’s Merit Scholarship for all three years. While in law school, he served as a clerk for both a local criminal defense attorney and a large national firm, where he assisted attorneys on the defense team.

In his spare time, Wilson enjoys listening to live music and building heavily customized computers. He is an avid fan of the Florida Panthers Hockey team, and is a season ticket holder for University of Miami football. Wilson loves animals, especially his two cats, Pixel and Switch.

Peter Brito

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Peter Brito is an associate attorney at Jimenez  Mazzitelli Mordes. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Peter was a communications professional for one of the largest, politically active non-profit organizations in the country. He left his career in the Washington, D.C. area to pursue a career in the legal field.

Before law school, Peter graduated with a Master’s Degree from the University of Miami in International Relations where he graduated with an award of academic merit. Peter decided to attend St. Thomas University College of Law due to its rich history in the Cuban exile community which reminded him of his family’s story. Peter graduated cum laude from STU Law and received four (4) book awards, among other honors.

In his spare time, Peter enjoys spending time with his family and watching sporting events.

Zachary Thompson

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Zachary Thompson is an associate at Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes, LLP.  Zachary is a dedicated member of our Personal Injury department serving Florida residents, who have been severely injured by the negligence of others. Zachary cares deeply about his clients and believes in compassionate, focused, legal advice tailored to the unique needs of the client. One of his favorite parts of being a personal injury attorney is helping individuals defeat companies that have continued to deny responsibility.

Since the start of his law career, Zachary has been committed to working tirelessly for each and every client he has had the honor of serving.  Prior to joining Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes, Zachary was an associate at a first-party property insurance law firm, where he helped hundreds of clients recover payments for property damage from their property insurance companies. Since Joining the team, Zachary has been a zealous advocate for personal injury and property insurance clients, ensuring their legal rights to recovery are protected and pursued.

Clear and open communication is key in any attorney-client relationship. Zachary takes the time to explain complex legal matters to his clients in a way that they will be able to make an informed decision about how to proceed with their case. If you have been involved in any type of personal injury accident in Florida, you can rely on Zachary to analyze every detail of your case and provide you with the best possible strategy. 

Lauren Castrillon

OFFICE MANAGER

Veronica Garcia

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Veronica Garcia has been a Law Clerk at Jimenez Mazzitelli Mordes since 2022. Born and raised in Miami to a Cuban family, Veronica’s passion for advocating for injured victims stems from a personal experience with medical malpractice that affected her uncle. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Florida International University in 2021 and her Juris Doctorate degree from St. Thomas University College of Law in 2024. During law school, Veronica served as Secretary for the Student Bar Association and was an active member of the Cuban American Student Bar Association.

During the Summer of 2022, Veronica gained valuable experience as an intern for the Honorable Barbara Areces in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, which provided her with invaluable insights into the judicial process. Veronica approaches her work with compassion, understanding, and trustworthiness, striving to be the kind of legal professional her own family would have relied on in their time of need. Outside of her legal work, Veronica enjoys spending time with her family and exploring Miami’s diverse culinary scene, reflecting her deep connection to her community and cultural roots.

Lambros Y. Lambrou

OF COUNSEL

Lambros Y. Lambrou is the founder and driving force behind Lambrou Law PLLC, a respected law practice that has blossomed from a humble start to become an award-winning law firm. Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms of America. Mr. Lambrou’s unwavering dedication to his clients combined with his exceptional legal acumen and his never-ending desire to excel, has positioned the Lambrou firm at the top of the legal landscape.

As a senior attorney, he specializes in all types of substantial and catastrophic personal injury cases, including cases in the areas of medical malpractice, wrongful death cases, and Civil Rights issues for the disabled, in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania and across the United States. Lambros’ relentless advocacy and pursuit of justice have resulted in millions of dollars in recoveries for his clients, including landmark cases with results which include millions of dollars on some cases.  Mr. Lambrou’s storied career started with a meteoric rise through the ranks of a big law firm which was fueled by his first seven figure verdict which he attained at the tender age of twenty-eight in a hotly contested wrongful death medical malpractice trial in New York.

Passionate about providing a voice for his clients, Mr. Lambrou is proud that most referrals come from former clients—a testament to the exceptional legal service he delivers. As an innovative attorney, he employs research focus groups and cutting-edge technology to best present his clients’ cases, leading to successful outcomes.

As a committed lifelong learner, Mr. Lambrou frequently attends legal conferences, and lectures on various legal topics with other highly qualified and nationally renowned attorneys, further honing his legal prowess. His continuous professional development has earned him the title of Diplomate of the National Trial Lawyers as well as President of several highly respected Trial Lawyer organizations including the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and the National Trial Lawyers, Top 25 medical malpractice lawyers Specialty Association.

Furthering his pursuit of Legal Excellence, Mr. Lambrou committed and completed a year-long rigorous Masters of Law program at a Top rated law school receiving an LLM degree with honors in May of 2023.  That degree was earned more than twenty-six years after obtaining his law degree and passing his first two bar exams on the first try.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Lambrou is a committed philanthropist, serving as President and CEO of a 501(c)(3) charity, and supporting children with special needs, a cause near and dear to his heart after the birth of his second child. His humanitarian work was recognized by Arms Wide Open, a charity supporting families that include children with special needs, naming him Humanitarian of the Year several years ago. Each holiday season, Lambros and his firm also participate in toy and food drives, providing much-needed support to various communities in need.

For compassionate, empathetic, specialized legal representation in personal injury, medical malpractice, or wrongful death cases, you can contact Mr. Lambrou for a free consultation. Let him leverage his extensive legal experience to fight for your rights and ensure justice is served.  In September he is slated to lecture at the elite Trial Lawyers University seminars series scheduled to take place in New York’s Times Square.