Stephanie Roman

Associate

Recent Publication:

Fourth DCA Reverses Jury Verdict Due to Improper Admission of Claims Handling and Bad Faith Evidence [Avoiding Insurance Bad Faith Blog]

In Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Naze, No. 4D2024-0098 (Fla. 4th DCA June 4, 2025), the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a jury verdict in favor of the insured, holding that the trial court improperly admitted irrelevant and unduly prejudicial evidence of claims...

Stephanie concentrates her practice in the area of insurance litigation, and has extensive experience handling property, casualty, and commercial general liability matters. She represents domestic and international insurance companies in a wide range of coverage disputes, from providing strategic counseling and coverage recommendations to vigorously representing clients in litigation.

Stephanie has litigated complex coverage issues including declaratory relief actions, breach of contract claims, and matters involving bad faith, fraud, or misrepresentation. Her practice encompasses all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial practice in federal and state courts throughout Florida.

Beyond her professional commitments, she services to U.S. veterans by preparing critical documentation to support appeals for denied benefits.

After earning her B.S. in international affairs from the Florida State University, Stephanie graduated magna cum laude from St. Thomas University School of Law. During law school, Stephanie excelled as a member of the St. Thomas Law Trial Team, successfully competing in regional and national competitions, and earning the prestigious Order of the Barristers Award for excellence in oral advocacy. Additionally, Stephanie served as a judicial intern to the Honorable William Altfield of Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit, assisting with legal research on substantive and procedural issues, and preparing a presentation on recent and developing case law pertaining to technology and the Fourth Amendment for the 2018 Annual Judicial Conference.

Stephanie is fluent in English and Spanish.

Publications

Fourth DCA Reverses Jury Verdict Due to Improper Admission of Claims Handling and Bad Faith Evidence [Avoiding Insurance Bad Faith Blog]

July 07, 2025

In Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Naze, No. 4D2024-0098 (Fla. 4th DCA June 4, 2025), the Fourth District Court of Appeal reversed a jury verdict in favor of the insured, holding that the trial court improperly admitted irrelevant and unduly prejudicial evidence of claims...

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Education

  • St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 2020
  • Florida State University, B.S., 2016
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court -- Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court -- Middle District of Florida
  • National Association of Women Lawyers, Member
  • Hispanic National Bar Association, Member
  • Florida Bar Association: International Law Section, iLaw Conference 2026 Steering Committee