Attorney Tanesha Walls Blye
Tanesha Walls Blye is a passionate litigator who fearlessly defends and advocates for the rights of many.
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Prior to starting her own law firm, Mrs. Blye owned and operated her own business which focused on the investigation of employment discrimination claims filed by government employees; practiced as the Litigation Management Attorney for Saenz & Anderson, PLLC, and an Associate Attorney at Mavrick Law Firm and Stevens, Lynn, Klein, Hoffman and Puya, P.A.; and she was an Assistant Public Defender at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office. As a zealous advocate, Mrs. Blye has tried over two dozen jury trials, bench trials and Final Arbitration Hearings, representing defendants, respondents, plaintiffs, and claimants, and she has successfully resolved hundreds of cases on her clients’ behalf through settlement negotiations, motion practice, and mediation.
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As an undergraduate student at Howard University, Mrs. Blye was a key member of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Mock Trial and Debate Team, a champion team of the American Mock Trial Association annual competition. As a law student, Mrs. Blye dedicated her time to assisting and teaching civil rights law to juvenile males incarcerated as adults at the Turner Gilford Knight Correctional Facility. She was an executive board member of the National Lawyer’s Guild and Co-Director of the Juvenile Legal Rights Clinic. Since her graduation from the University of Miami, School of Law in year 2003, Mrs. Blye has represented clients from a wide range of industries, including but not limited to healthcare, technology, construction, transportation, energy, financial services, aeronautical, building services, real estate, manufacturing,, insurance, food and restaurants.
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Mrs. Blye is also an educator, who has shared her knowledge as an adjunct professor at the University of Phoenix, undergraduate and graduate colleges in Northern California, and Florida Memorial University in Miami, Florida. She has taught Business Law and Mock Trial and Debate courses, and has coached students in mock trial competitions.
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Nearly 20 years after becoming a barred attorney, Mrs. Blye continues to declare her love for litigation.
VISION
At The Law Offices of T. Walls Blye, we are dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional legal representation and personalized service. Our team of experienced attorneys is committed to achieving successful outcomes for our clients in a timely and cost-effective manner. We understand that legal issues can be stressful and overwhelming, and that's why we strive to make the legal process as smooth and straightforward as possible for our clients. We take the time to listen to our clients' concerns and provide honest and practical advice. Whether you are facing an employment law issue, a business dispute, an insurance coverage dispute, or a host of other disputes, we are here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can assist you with your legal needs.
MY CREDENTIALS
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EDUCATION
University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Florida, 2003
Howard University, Coral Gables, Florida, Cum Laude, 2000
Major: Human Communication Studies, with a Concentration in Legal Communications. Minor: Business Administration
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LITIGATION PERCENTAGE
95% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
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BAR ADMISSIONS
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State Bar of Florida, 2004
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U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2004
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U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2020
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U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2022​​
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HONORS AND AWARDS
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Lawdragon 500 Plaintiff Employment & Civil Rights Lawyers, 2020 - 2022
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Dean’s Academic Scholarship, University of Miami, School of Law, 2000-2003
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Litigation Skills Scholarship recipient, Kozyak, Tropin & Throckmorton, P.A., 2002-2003
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Semi-finalist, Moot Court Board Negotiation Competition, 2002
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Mock Trial and Debate Team Talent Scholarship, 1997 – 2000
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Annenberg Honor Society, 1997 – 2000
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Dean’s Academic Scholarship, Howard University, 1996 – 2000
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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
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National Employment Lawyers Association
Contact
Our firm is always looking for ways to acquire justice for individuals and businesses that find themselves in troubling situations and/or unequal playing fields. If you or someone you know is in need of legal assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our office. We would be happy to discuss your case and see if we can help you achieve the justice you deserve.
Phone:
(786)796-1814