Meet Our Attorneys
Rina F. Kaplan, Managing Partner
Rina F. Kaplan is the Founding and Managing Partner of Kaplan Law Group, P.A. Rina was born in La Paz, Bolivia and speaks Spanish fluently. When she was a teenager, she moved to Miami, Florida where she finished high school.
Education & Licenses
After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Miami in 1991, Rina went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 1998.
She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999 and is licensed to represent her clients before all courts within the State of Florida.
Areas of Practice
Rina opened her own law practice, Law Office of Rina Kaplan, P.A., in 2003 and since that time has focused her practice on handling personal injury protection (“PIP”) insurance claims.
She also commits a large portion of her practice to helping victims of automobile accidents, slip and falls, and dog bites.
Courtroom Experience
Rina has tried over 40 cases in State court and, in 2012 achieved the AV Preeminent rating, the highest possible rating for a lawyer in both legal ability and ethical standards.
Contact Rina at rkaplan@thekaplanlawgroup.com
Michael D. Kaplan, Equity Partner
Michael D. Kaplan is an Equity Partner of Kaplan Law Group, P.A. Michael
was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and lived in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and
New Jersey before finishing high school in Boca Raton, Florida.
Education & Licenses
After earning his Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law from The Pennsylvania State University in 1993, Michael went on to earn his Juris Doctor in 1998 from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law.
Michael was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1998 and is licensed to practice before all courts of the State of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Associations
Michael has been a member of FAPIA (Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters) for a number of years as an Associate Member and Bronze Sponsor. Additionally, he joined the Florida Justice Association, which is a highly influential and reputable organization of plaintiff attorneys in Florida.
Former Insurance Defense Attorney
For approximately the first ten years of his practice, Michael defended various insurance companies and insureds in personal injury and property damage claims; thus, he gained immeasurable knowledge as to how insurance companies process claims and handle coverage matters. In 2009, Michael joined his wife’s practice thereby forming Kaplan Law Group, P.A.
Areas of Practice
Since that time, the majority of his practice has been focused on assisting home and business owners with their property damage claims against insurance companies. Michael also represents plaintiffs in personal injury matters.
Courtroom Experience
Michael has tried cases in both State and Federal court. He often handles the Firm’s appeals which benefits clients by having the same appellate counsel as the client’s trial counsel. Michael has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the Florida Supreme Court.
Contact Michael at mkaplan@thekaplanlawgroup.com
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- Car Accident Claims
- Premises Liability Claims
- Slip and Fall Cases
- Accidents with Trucks
- Medical Malpractice Claims