 Robert G. Thornhill Jr.
Attorney
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Since 1975, Robert Thornhill has worked for the injured of Polk County, Hardee County, and Highlands County. A fifth generation Floridian, he graduated third in his class with high honors from the University of Florida School of Law. Mr. Thornhill, who lives in Winter Haven, Florida, was Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Florida and was first in his class at the United States Army Infantry Officer School. Mr. Thornhill is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts and United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
 Patrick G. Stoia
Attorney
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Pat Stoia has 25 years of personal injury law experience. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and the University of Tulsa Law School. Mr. Stoia is a resident of Lakeland, Florida, and a member of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. Mr. Stoia is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts.
 Robert G. Thornhill III (Tri)
Attorney
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Tri Thornhill was born and raised in Winter Haven. He is Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial law which is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys in the areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida. His work that helped several clients recover over a million dollars earned him membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Mr. Thornhill graduated second in his class from the University of Florida School of Law, was on Law Review, and received Order of the Coif. He was magna cum laude from Dartmouth College and second in his class from Winter Haven Senior High. Prior to working at Howell & Thornhill, Mr. Thornhill worked as a law clerk for Judge Federico Moreno, a judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Thornhill is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
 John L. Acken
Attorney
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John Acken lives in Lakeland with his wife and two children. He graduated
from the University of Florida and Drake University Law School. He graduated
with honors, was on Law Review, and was a member of the Mock Trial team. Mr.
Acken is a former Assistant Public Defender for the 10th Judicial Circuit of
Florida where he served as a Felony Division Chief. He is admitted to
practice in all Florida and Maine state courts and the United States
District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Mr. Acken is a member of
the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, the Maine Trial Lawyers Association,
the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, the Polk County Trial Lawyers
Association, the Lakeland Bar Association, and the Haines City Rotary Club.
 Sherri Scarborough
Attorney
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Sherri Scarborough was born and raised in Haines City and now resides in Lake Wales. Mrs. Scarborough is a former Assistant State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida. She has tried more than 45 jury trials and over 30 trials before the court. She is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mrs. Scarborough is a member of Wilson American Inn of Court, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Polk County Trial Lawyers Association and American Trial Lawyers Association. She graduated from Troy State University and Nova Law School. She is married, has two children and she enjoys fishing, reading and spending time with her family.
 Dave Clark
Certified Legal Investigator and Accident Reconstructionist
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Dave Clark lives in Bartow and he is a certified legal investigator with over 30 years experience. For over 13 years, Mr. Clark was a Homicide Investigator with the Florida Highway Patrol. Mr. Clark still teaches accident reconstruction techniques at the College level.
 Cliff Ford
Investigator
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Cliff Ford lives in Auburndale and is an investigator with Howell & Thornhill. Mr. Ford works with the investigative team of Howell & Thornhill, P.A. The team photographs crash sites, vehicle damage, and injuries. Mr. Ford is also involved in the filming of "Day in the Life Videos," which are short videotapes that are used to show the insurance company the extreme pain after surgery or after a crash. Having been a victim of another's negligence, Mr. Ford is uniquely qualified to help document the suffering of Howell & Thornhill's clients.
 Nancy Schiwitz
Registererd Nurse
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Nancy Schiwitz has practiced as a registered nurse for 35 years. Ms. Schiwitz reviews medical issues and nursing home charts for Howell & Thornhill. Ms. Schiwitz has served as a supervisor of a surgical unit, director of quality assurance, and director of several nursing homes. She is certified in risk management and quality assurance.
 Spencer Pastorin
Attorney
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Spencer Pastorin served in the United States Air Force. He graduated from
the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Mr. Pastorin received his law degree
from Nova University in 1993. He was admitted to the Florida Bar shortly
after graduation from law school and was employed with the Florida
Department of Labor and Employment as an Appeals Referee with the Division
of Unemployment Compensation in Orlando, and then later was a supervisor in
the Tampa office. During his tenure as an Appeals Referee and Appeals
Referee Supervisor, he conducted hundreds of hearings involving unemployment
compensation insurance disputes. Mr. Pastorin was also employed with the
Office of the Public Defender for the 10th Judicial Circuit where, besides
supervising the misdemeanor division, he tried over 60 cases with 53 cases
to jury verdict. He is also admitted to the United States District Court,
Middle District of Florida. Mr. Pastorin lives in Davenport, Florida. His
interests include reading and traveling.
 Shawn A. Jiles
Attorney
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Shawn A. Jiles graduated from West Liberty State College, which is located
in West Liberty, West Virginia. Shawn attended law school at the Thomas M.
Cooley School of Law in Lansing, Michigan.
Shawn graduated from law school with honors and was a Managing Associate
Editor of the Law Review. After law school, he relocated to Florida where
he became an Assistant Public Defender for the 10th Judicial Circuit in
Bartow. During that time, Shawn tried over 30 cases to jury verdict.
Shawn, who lives in Davenport, is admitted to practice in all Florida state
courts. Shawn enjoys playing golf, exercising, and reading.
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