You were injured in a car accident and the insurance company is lowballing your claim.
⚔️ Personal Injury — No Fee Unless We Win
Florida Bar Member
S.D. Florida Admitted
St. Thomas U. School of Law
3 Languages
Former Insurance Defense
Our Practice Divisions
What Can We Help You With?
Three specialized divisions — each built to deliver results in its area. Select the one that fits your situation.
Recognize Your Situation
Does This Sound Like You?
If any of these situations apply, we can help — whether you need an advocate, a legal structure, or guidance through a transition.
You're starting a business and need an LLC, corporate structure, or entity formation.
🛡️ LLC Formation — From $399
You need to protect your family with an estate plan, trust, will, or power of attorney.
🛡️ Estate Planning — From $350
You were denied credit, housing, or a job because of inaccurate information on your credit report.
⚔️ FCRA — $0 Cost to You
You need a green card, citizenship, asylum, or deportation defense — or any immigration service for you or your family.
🚪 Immigration — 30+ Services from $400
You're going through an uncontested divorce and need it handled efficiently and affordably.
🚪 Family Law — From $750
Our Team
Our Team
David Cruz
Founding Attorney · Vindex Privatus, PLLC
Juris Doctor — St. Thomas University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts — Florida International University
Florida Bar — Admitted 2018
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida — 2020
English · Español · 中文
Former Defense Attorney — Now on Your Side
Before founding Vindex Privatus, I spent years defending insurance companies and corporations. That experience is now your advantage — I know their delay tactics, lowball strategies, and pressure points from the inside.
J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law (Dean's List, Honors). Florida Bar (2018). U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2020). English, Spanish & Mandarin Chinese.
Every matter gets my direct attention. This isn't a volume practice. Your case is never handed off — every matter gets attorney attention, supported by our team.
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Associate Attorney · Vindex Privatus, PLLC
Juris Doctor, magna cum laude — Northern Illinois University College of Law
Master of Arts, Sport & Recreation Management — University of Iowa
The Florida Bar — Member
ADR & Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Sections, The Florida Bar
Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law (EASL) Section, The Florida Bar
Intellectual Property & NIL Representation
Anthony “Tony” Storniolo is an Associate Attorney at Vindex Privatus, PLLC, and a member of The Florida Bar. He earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law, where he served as President of the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and holds a Master of Arts in Sport and Recreation Management from the University of Iowa.
Tony brings a focused background in contracts, intellectual property, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) representation — including NIL work at Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C. and advisory work on behalf of collegiate and professional athletes. As a law clerk he drafted motions, complaints, and notices and conducted legal research across a range of practice areas.
He maintains active memberships in The Florida Bar's Alternative Dispute Resolution; Real Property, Probate & Trust Law; and Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law (EASL) Sections.
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Associate Attorney · Vindex Privatus, PLLC
Juris Doctor, summa cum laude — Northern Illinois University College of Law
Master of Science, Criminology — Regis University
The Florida Bar — Member
The Florida Bar — Labor & Employment Law Section
Editor, NIU Law Review
Diligence & Compassion for Every Client
Marissa Storniolo is an Associate Attorney at Vindex Privatus, PLLC, and a member of The Florida Bar. She actively maintains membership in The Florida Bar's Labor & Employment Law Section. Marissa earned her Juris Doctor summa cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law — graduating third in her class and serving as an Editor of the NIU Law Review. Marissa also holds a Master of Science in Criminology from Regis University.
Before joining the firm, Marissa researched complex civil litigation issues and drafted demand letters, complaints, and dispositive filings for employment-law and class-action matters. She also served clients directly through the University's Students' Legal Assistance office on cases involving landlords and tenants, evictions, and contract disputes.
Earlier in her career she advocated for survivors of domestic violence, assisting with emergency orders of protection — experience that informs the diligence and compassion she brings to the firm's clients.
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Associate Attorney · Vindex Privatus, PLLC
Juris Doctor — University of Illinois Chicago School of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science — University of Florida
The Florida Bar — Admitted 2026
English · Español
Business-Minded Counsel, Client-First Practice
Michael P. Thomson is an Associate Attorney at Vindex Privatus, PLLC, and a member of The Florida Bar. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Florida.
Before joining the firm he served as in-house legal advisor to a Miami commercial group, where he drafted and negotiated vendor, technology, licensing, and services agreements and advised on international trade and customs compliance, corporate structuring, and cross-border transactions. His litigation experience includes discovery review, evidence organization, and trial preparation, along with felony-division work at the Broward County Public Defender's Office, where he also provided Spanish/English interpretation for clients.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Michael brings a practical, business-aligned approach to protecting the firm's clients.
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Intake Attorney · Vindex Privatus, PLLC
Juris Doctor — St. Thomas University College of Law
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice — Florida International University
The Florida Bar — Member
English · Español
Where Your Matter Begins
Caleb Caban is an Intake Attorney at Vindex Privatus, PLLC, and a member of The Florida Bar. He earned his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University College of Law as a school scholarship recipient, and his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Florida International University.
He joins the firm from the tax and wealth planning group of a national law firm in Miami, where he supported partners on tax compliance and advisory matters, offshore disclosure filings, corporate structuring, and entity documentation.
Earlier in his career he supported personal injury matters from intake through pre-trial preparation at Todd Rosen Law Group in Miami — legal research, pleadings, demand letters, and settlement packages. He also completed judicial internships with the Hon. Steven Lieberman and, in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, the Hon. Alberto Milian.
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Senior Paralegal · Vindex Privatus, PLLC
25 Years of Litigation Support Experience
Associate in Arts, Public Administration — Miami Dade College
A Quarter Century of Litigation Experience
Charlotte Waldron is a Senior Paralegal at Vindex Privatus, PLLC, bringing 25 years of hands-on experience supporting attorneys in high-volume litigation. Her career spans insurance litigation and private practice — most recently supporting senior in-house counsel at a major Florida property insurer, and previously leading legal support teams as a lead paralegal.
Charlotte's expertise covers legal research, drafting motions and subpoenas, court filings and e-filing, calendar management, and trial, mediation, and deposition preparation. Known for her professionalism, discretion, and calm under pressure, she helps keep every case moving — and every client informed.
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Paralegal · Vindex Privatus, PLLC
Nursing Major — Undergraduate Studies
Firm Social Media
Care Behind Every Case
Gaelle Dorelien is a Paralegal at Vindex Privatus, PLLC, supporting the firm's attorneys and clients across our practice areas. She also manages the firm's social media presence, keeping clients and the community informed.
Currently pursuing a degree in nursing, Gaelle brings the same care, patience, and attention to detail from her studies to every client she serves.
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Paralegal · Vindex Privatus, PLLC
Aspiring Attorney — Preparing for Law School
Client Intake
Care From the First Call
Alexandra Rodriguez is a Paralegal at Vindex Privatus, PLLC, where she supports client intake — often among the first people you'll speak with when you contact the firm. She helps new clients feel heard from the very first call.
An aspiring attorney preparing for law school, Alexandra approaches every intake with the professionalism and dedication of a future lawyer.
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Software Developer · Vindex Privatus, PLLC
Master of Science, Information Systems — Northeastern University
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology — Mumbai University
github.com/Hemin-Dhamelia
The Technology Behind the Practice
Hemin Dhamelia is a Software Developer at Vindex Privatus, PLLC. He holds a Master of Science in Information Systems from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Mumbai University.
Before joining the firm, he built full-stack product features and REST API endpoints in Node.js and React as a Software Engineer Intern at XSQUADS Tech Private Limited, integrating payment flows and search indexing across core application modules.
At Northeastern he served as a Teaching Assistant Mentor for Software Quality Control & Management, instructing students in full-stack development, code review, and quality validation. His work spans cloud infrastructure, database design, and CI/CD automation.
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What Our Clients Say
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These reviews describe the individual experience of the person who wrote them. A prospective client may not obtain the same or similar results. Every matter is different and depends on its own facts. Reviews are quoted from Google — some shortened for length — and were neither written nor edited by Vindex Privatus, PLLC.
🚪 The Gate — Immigration Services
Full-Service Immigration Law
From family green cards to deportation defense — we guide you through every step. Flat-fee pricing. Trilingual service: English, Spanish & Mandarin Chinese.
Family-Based Immigration
Marriage-Based Green Card
From $2,000
Complete I-130 + I-485 + I-765 + I-131 package for spouses of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Fiancé(e) Visa (K-1)
From $1,200
K-1 visa petition for fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens to enter the U.S. and marry.
Family Petition (I-130)
From $800
Standalone I-130 petition for eligible family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Adjustment of Status (I-485)
From $1,000
Apply to become a permanent resident while in the United States.
Removal of Conditions (I-751 Joint)
From $1,800
Remove conditions on your 2-year green card obtained through marriage — joint filing with spouse.
Removal of Conditions (I-751 Waiver)
From $2,500
I-751 waiver for divorce, abuse, or extreme hardship situations — no spouse cooperation required.
Consular Processing
From $1,800
Immigrant visa processing through a U.S. consulate abroad.
Parents / Children of U.S. Citizens
From $2,000
Petitions and adjustment of status for parents and children of U.S. citizens.
Humanitarian & Protection-Based Immigration
Asylum Applications (I-589)
From $2,500
Asylum applications for individuals fleeing persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or social group.
U-Visa for Crime Victims (I-918)
From $2,500
U-Visa petitions for victims of qualifying crimes who cooperated with law enforcement.
VAWA Self-Petition (I-360)
From $2,000
Violence Against Women Act self-petitions for victims of domestic violence by U.S. citizen or LPR spouses.
T-Visa for Trafficking Victims
From $2,500
T-Visa applications for victims of severe forms of human trafficking.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
From $750
TPS applications and renewals for nationals of designated countries.
DACA Renewals
From $500
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals renewal applications.
Deportation & Removal Defense
Removal Proceedings Representation
From $2,500
Full representation before the Immigration Court in removal (deportation) proceedings.
Cancellation of Removal
From $3,500
Apply to cancel removal and obtain lawful permanent residence through the Immigration Court.
Bond Hearings
From $1,500
Representation at immigration bond hearings to secure release from detention.
Appeals (BIA / Federal Circuit)
From $3,000
Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and Federal Circuit Courts.
Waivers & Inadmissibility
I-601A Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
From $3,000
Provisional waiver for individuals inadmissible due to unlawful presence in the U.S.
I-601 Waiver of Inadmissibility
From $3,500
Waiver for various grounds of inadmissibility including fraud, criminal, and health-related grounds.
I-212 Permission to Reapply After Deportation
From $3,000
Permission to reapply for admission after a prior deportation or removal order.
J-1 Waiver
From $2,000
Waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement for J-1 exchange visitors.
Citizenship & Status
Naturalization (N-400)
From $1,000
Full assistance with the naturalization application process from filing to citizenship ceremony.
Certificate of Citizenship (N-600)
From $1,500
For individuals who acquired or derived U.S. citizenship through parents.
Green Card Renewal (I-90)
From $400
Renew or replace your permanent resident card (green card).
Employment Authorization (EAD) Renewal
From $400
I-765 employment authorization document renewal applications.
Travel Document / Advance Parole (I-131)
From $400
Advance parole and travel document applications for pending adjustment applicants.
Employment-Based Immigration
EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
From $4,000
Self-petition green card for individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW)
From $3,000
Self-petition green card for professionals whose work benefits the U.S. national interest.
PERM Labor Certification + EB-2/EB-3
From $2,500
Employer-sponsored green card through PERM labor certification process.
H-1B Transfer / Extension
From $1,500
Consultation and assistance with H-1B specialty occupation visa transfers and extensions.
O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa
From $2,500
Temporary work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement.
L-1 Intracompany Transfer
From $1,500
Consultation for intracompany transferee visas for executives, managers, and specialized knowledge workers.
TN NAFTA Professional Visa
From $1,200
USMCA/NAFTA professional visas for Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying professions.
Attorney fees only. USCIS government filing fees, biometrics fees, medical examination costs, and translation/document costs are separate. Free initial consultation to discuss your case and provide a personalized quote.
Transparent Pricing
Clear Pricing. No Surprises.
Contingency cases cost $0 — the other side pays. Everything else is a clear flat fee. No hourly billing, no hidden costs.
⚔️ The Sword — Contingency ($0 to you)
Personal Injury
$0
No fee unless we win
Consumer Protection
$0
Fee-shifting / Contingency
Insurance Disputes
$0
No fee unless we win
🛡️ The Shield — Flat Fee
LLC Formation
From $399
Includes filing + EIN + agent
Estate Planning
From $350
Wills, trusts, POA
Contracts
From $250
Drafting & review
Demand Letters
From $250
Attorney-drafted
🚪 The Gate — Life Transitions
Uncontested Divorce
$750–$1,500
Flat fee
Landlord-Tenant
From $500
Flat fee
How It Works
Four Steps to Get Started
01
Free Consultation
Tell us what you need — whether it's a consumer rights case, business formation, estate plan, or life transition. We'll assess your situation at no cost.
02
Build Your Strategy
We develop a tailored legal plan: gathering evidence for litigation, drafting formation documents, structuring asset protection, or preparing filings.
03
Execute With Precision
From filing federal lawsuits to forming your LLC in 48 hours to finalizing your divorce — we move efficiently and keep you informed every step.
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Deliver Results
Settlements, court judgments, filed entities, executed estate plans, finalized transitions. Concrete outcomes you can count on.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
$0 out of pocket. Personal injury cases are handled on contingency — we only get paid if we recover money for you. This includes car accidents, motorcycle crashes, rideshare injuries, slip and falls, and wrongful death cases.
Our LLC formation package starts at $399, which includes the state filing fee, Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement, EIN application, and registered agent service for the first year. Most LLCs are filed within 48 hours. Trilingual service in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
Estate planning starts at $350 and includes wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. We tailor every plan to your family's needs and assets. Flat fee, no hourly billing.
Yes — and it costs you $0. Federal law (FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA) requires the company that violated your rights to pay your attorney's fees. We file federal lawsuits, force compliance, and recover damages. No retainer, no hourly billing.
Yes. We provide immigration document preparation starting at $500 per filing — I-130 (family petition), I-485 (adjustment of status), I-765 (work authorization), and N-400 (naturalization). Trilingual service in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
Our uncontested divorce service ranges from $750 to $1,500 depending on complexity. This covers the petition, marital settlement agreement, and final judgment. At least one spouse must be a Florida resident for 6 months.
We offer full-service immigration including family-based green cards (from $800), marriage green cards (from $2,000), fiancé visas (from $1,200), asylum (from $2,500), deportation defense (from $2,500), citizenship/naturalization (from $1,000), employment-based visas (EB-1A, NIW, H-1B, O-1), U-Visas, VAWA, TPS, DACA renewals, and waivers. See our full immigration services list →
Our marriage-based green card package starts at $2,000 for attorney fees, including I-130, I-485, I-765, and I-131. USCIS government filing fees, biometrics, and medical exam costs are separate. Free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Yes — contact us immediately. We provide removal defense starting at $2,500, cancellation of removal from $3,500, bond hearings from $1,500, and appeals from $3,000. If you have a court date, call (786) 626-8113 right now.
Yes. We handle asylum applications (I-589) starting at $2,500. We also handle U-Visas ($2,500), VAWA self-petitions ($2,000), T-Visas ($2,500), and TPS ($750). Trilingual service in English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
Yes. DACA renewal assistance starts at $500 for attorney fees. USCIS filing fees are separate. We help ensure your renewal is properly prepared and filed on time.
Yes — English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese. Attorney David Cruz provides all services in three languages, including consultations, document preparation, and court representation.
A U-Visa is for victims of qualifying crimes (domestic violence, assault, sexual abuse, trafficking, etc.) who cooperated with law enforcement. It provides work authorization and a path to a green card. Our service starts at $2,500. Schedule a free consultation to discuss eligibility.
Our naturalization (N-400) service starts at $1,000 for attorney fees. USCIS filing fees and biometrics are separate. We guide you through the full process — application, interview prep, and citizenship ceremony.
Yes. We handle EB-1A Extraordinary Ability (from $4,000), EB-2 National Interest Waiver (from $3,000), PERM + EB-2/EB-3 (from $2,500), H-1B transfers ($1,500), O-1 visas ($2,500), L-1 transfers ($1,500), and TN visas ($1,200).
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Our Offices
Coral Gables · Principal Office
2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mon–Fri · 9 AM – 7 PM
(786) 626-8113
Orlando · Opening August 10, 2026
390 North Orange Avenue, Suite 2300Orlando, FL 32801
Consultations by appointment
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Our principal office is located in Coral Gables, Florida. Orlando services are being rolled out gradually, beginning with consultations by appointment.
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