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Ivan Lys-Dobradin, Esq.

Experienced Attorney admitted to practice law in both FL and NY.

Has your insurance company underpaid or denied your property damage insurance claim? That is precisely why I established The Gulf Stream Law Firm, a firm dedicated to advocate on behalf of property owners all across Florida. If you are fighting your insurance company for damage sustained at your residential or commercial property, you are in the right place.

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BACKGROUND

From Lakeland to Winter Park, from New Smyrna to St. Petersburg, Ivan Lys-Dobradin 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 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. By regulating the number of cases we handle we are able to pursue the insurance company aggressively throughout the claims process and litigation.

After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014, Ivan 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.

Ivan is actively involved in the community. He is the past president of both the Winter Park History Museum and Winter Park Toastmasters. Ivan also currently serves as the head coach of the Orlando Rowing Club Men's Competitive Team.

Organizations, Honors, and Awards

2024 Rising Stars | Issued by Super Lawyers

2023 Emerging Leader Award | Issued by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

Winter Park History Museum Board of Directors | Served on the board from 2018-2023. Past President, Vice-President, and Treasurer.

Toastmasters International District 84 | Humorous Speech Contest | Finalist, May 2019

2008 World Rowing Championships | Bronze Medalist, Represented the USA in the Junior Men’s 8 in Linz-Ottensheim, Austria

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.

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