Michael K. Candler

Paralegal

Miami Office

mcandler@balljanik.com

T: 786.770.8651

Overview

Michael Candler is a Florida Registered Paralegal in Ball Janik LLP’s Construction Defect Practice Group. Based in the firm’s Miami office, he supports attorneys in complex litigation matters by managing case files, coordinating discovery, and assisting with trial preparation.

Mr. Candler has years of experience in both complex civil litigation and criminal law. He is well-versed in drafting and filing court documents, conducting comprehensive legal research, and managing discovery processes to ensure legal compliance. He has a proven track record of problem-solving, having implemented a new process that significantly improved document retrieval times and reduced duplicative work.

Mr. Candler was one of the first paralegals to be certified by the Florida Bar, a distinction given to those who meet certain educational criteria combined with years of certifiable work as a paralegal in Florida. From 2019 to 2024, he was also a member of the Bar’s Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee, an organization tasked with creating awareness of the Florida Registered Paralegal program. Mr. Candler remains deeply committed to the enhancement of the profession and has mentored junior paralegals, guiding them on best practices and workflow efficiency.

Before joining Ball Janik, Mr. Candler served as a litigation paralegal at boutique and large law firms in Florida. In these roles, he also mentored junior paralegals, providing guidance on best practices and workflow efficiency.

Education

A., American History and English, University of Texas at El Paso
S., Paralegal Studies, University of Texas at El Paso

Certification

Florida Bar Registered Paralegal, 2019

Memberships

Florida Bar – Florida Registered Paralegal Enrichment Committee, 2019-2024

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.