Overview

With over two decades of experience in complex commercial and construction litigation support, Lorena Juarez is a highly skilled senior paralegal with a proven track record in managing high-volume construction litigation and personal injury cases from inception through trial. Adept at navigating all stages of the litigation process, Ms. Juarez is known for precision, efficiency, and a deep understanding of state, federal, and complex business litigation (CBL) court rules and procedures.

For more than 20 years, she has played an integral role in preparing attorneys for litigation by drafting complaints, motions, and discovery responses; coordinating depositions and expert inspections; and assembling hearing binders and trial exhibits. Her ability to work directly with experts and management companies, combined with her organizational skills, makes Ms. Juarez a key team player on multimillion-dollar cases involving numerous parties. 

Earlier in her career, she managed a wide portfolio of personal injury matters, handling everything from preparing pleadings and demand packages to reviewing medical records and maintaining financial records for law firms. 

Ms. Juarez’s extensive legal support background, combined with meticulous attention to detail, organizational strength, and fluency in Spanish and English, makes her a valued colleague in complex litigation environments. 

Education

  • Paralegal Program, Florida International University College of Law   
  • Miami Dade Community College  

 

Kelly Corcoran is an insurance coverage attorney focused on resolving complex insurance coverage disputes on behalf of individual and corporate policyholders in their pursuit to recover claims. He has significant experience in handling construction defect coverage issues involving commercial and residential buildings including apartment complexes, condominiums, and single-family homes, as well as other coverage issues involving personal injury and property damage claims. Mr. Corcoran was selected to the Florida Rising Stars list, published in Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016-2018. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Before joining Ball Janik LLP, Mr. Corcoran served as coverage counsel for several national insurers, in which he gained invaluable experience in understanding how insurance companies defend themselves in legal battles with claimants and policyholders. His experience includes litigating disputes arising under commercial, homeowners, automobile and general liability policies.

Mr. Corcoran has been involved with coverage issues ranging from improperly installed roofs, fire sprinkler systems, curtain wall systems, and post-tension cables to large multi-district litigation involving Chinese drywall and FEMA Formaldehyde Travel Trailers. Mr. Corcoran is well-versed in primary and excess insurance policies, policy interpretations, as well as insurance policies covering subcontractors and additional insureds. He has numerous published opinions in the areas of tort and insurance law, including Claudio v. Regaldo, 116 So.3d 451 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013).

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Corcoran was a partner in the second oldest law firm in Florida, Walton Lantaff Schroeder & Carson LLP. On a personal note, Mr. Corcoran enjoys spending his free time with his wife, daughter, son, and two dogs.