Natasha E. Lias

Natasha E. Lias joined the Firm as an Associate in August 2024 and is a member of the Professional Liability Group. Natasha’s practice is focused on defending attorneys, accountants and other professionals in a wide array of legal disputes, including complex civil litigation, professional negligence claims, subpoena compliance matters, and disciplinary proceedings before The Florida Bar.

Natasha is an effective advocate with a proven track record of success at all stages of civil litigation. She is proficient with complex legal research, writing and motion practice, and is well-versed in facilitating document review and production at the federal and state court levels. Natasha has devoted a significant part of her practice to defending the interests of clients in several complex state court appeals. This considerable experience at the appellate court level has honed Natasha’s ability to develop issue-driven defense strategies in her cases early on, and achieve favorable outcomes for the clients she represents.

Prior to joining the Firm, Natasha worked as a Senior Attorney for the Department of Children and Families in one of Florida’s largest Judicial Circuits. For three years, Natasha independently-litigated over 100 active civil cases from inception to resolution, and achieved success as lead counsel in several bench trials.

Bar Membership

Florida

Education

Florida A&M University College of Law, J.D., 2013
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University, B.A., 2010
Tallahassee, Florida
B.A., Bachelor of Arts in English Literature/Minor in Communication

 

Professional Associations

The Florida Bar
Orange County Bar Association
Paul C. Perkins Bar Association
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Accreditations and Certifications

OCBA Legal Aid Society Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2019, 2021, 2022
Book Award: Civil Procedure II, Florida A&M University College of Law
Seminole Torchbearers- Florida State University
Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society- Florida State University