Central Florida Attorney Licensed to Practice in FL and NY
Vice President @ Winter Park History Museum
Past-President @ Winter Park Toastmasters
Ivan Lys-Dobradin, Esq.
Ivan Lys-Dobradin is a Central Florida Attorney. From Lakeland to Winter Park, from New Smyrna to St. Petersburg, Ivan has lived and connected with the people, communities, and businesses surrounding I-4. His love for Central Florida and its residents is the main reason he passionately fights insurance companies on property damage claims every day.
In 2022, after four years of working with one of the largest property damage litigation firms in Florida, Ivan Lys-Dobradin decided to open up The Gulf Stream Law Firm PLLC. The Gulf Stream Law Firm is a virtual law firm focused on resolving claims quickly. Our practice limits the volume of cases so that we can focus on each individual client and provide the best service possible, updating our clients regularly through our safe and secure online client portal. By regulating the number of cases we handle we are able to pursue the insurance company aggressively throughout the claims process and litigation.
In high school, Ivan Lys-Dobradin was an International Baccalaureate student at Winter Park High School and a rower on the men’s crew team. He won state and national regattas and even represented the United States in the Men’s Junior Eight at the 2008 World Rowing Championship in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria.
Afterward, Ivan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, an ivy league institution. He then decided to return to Florida to obtain his JD/MBA at Stetson University, the top trial advocacy school in the United States. There he realized the power of storytelling as an effective advocacy tool. While at Stetson, Ivan also competed on the Alternative Dispute Resolution team and received the Book Award in his negotiation class. He is currently an active member of Winter Park Toastmasters, one of the most prestigious public speaking clubs in Florida. He is also on the board of directors for the Winter Park History Museum.
Organizations, Honors, and Awards
Winter Park History Museum Board Member | Treasurer, January 2019 – 2020 | Vice President, January 2020 – Present
2008 World Rowing Championships | Bronze Medalist, Represented the USA in the Junior Men’s 8 in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria
Toastmasters International District 84 Humorous Speech Contest | Finalist, May 2019
Past Work Experience
First-Party Plaintiff Attorney | Maitland, Florida
(2018 – 2022)
First-party insurance attorney representing homeowners and businesses in property damage claims against insurance companies. Actively handled 100+ cases in County and Circuit courts all across the State of Florida. Property damage claims ranged from catastrophic hurricane losses to vandalism claims, from hailstorm damage to pipe leaks. Assisted insureds in claim investigations (from beginning to end), appraisals, and litigation. Recovered millions yearly for residential and commercial property owners.
Commercial Litigation Attorney | Winter Park, Florida
(2017 – 2018)
Intimately involved in pretrial litigation of high profile Legal Malpractice / Breach of Fiduciary Duty case which sought damages in excess of $15 million dollars. Experience with Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Breach of Contract, Fraud, Unjust Enrichment, Johnson v. Davis, Implied Reciprocal Servitude, and FDUTPA causes of action. Experience with appellate process, drafting appellate motions, briefs, and structuring arguments for oral argument. Transactional experience includes drafting corporate documents, purchase sale agreements, and settlements. Pro Bono work includes redrafting the by-laws of a nonprofit corporation.