Vanessa Pello is an associate in the firm’s Miami office. She is a trial attorney having close to two decades of vast experience. She currently focuses her practice on workers’ compensation. Vanessa is known for her tenacity and effectiveness in defending claims.

Vanessa started her career as an associate for a regional law firm handling complex civil and commercial litigation cases. Vanessa’s practice focus includes state workers’ compensation cases and Defense Base Act matters filed by foreign and American nationals, representing a very diverse number of clients from the trucking industry, retail stores, restaurants, and staffing agencies.

Vanessa received her B.S. from Florida International University and her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University. She is very involved in her community and has been a dedicated volunteer and mentor in her local Take Stock in Children organization.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D., cum laude; Dean’s List and Pro Bono Honors Program, Nova Southeastern University

  • Recipient of the Rising Star Scholarship from the Broward County Women Lawyers Association
  • Articles Editor for the Nova Law Review

B.S., Dean’s List, Florida International University

  • OJCC Certified Scholars Program: The Foundations of the Tort Alternatives and Supplements 

  • Florida
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • United States Bankruptcy Court Middle District of Florida

  • Worker’s Compensation Inns of Court
  • Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)
  • Dade County Bar Association

  • Take Stock in Children Volunteer & Mentor (2019 – 2020)