Main office · Primary
341 Civic Center Plaza, Miami, FL
Phone (555) 223-1603 · Fax (555) 323-0199
Step-free entranceElevator accessAccessible restroom
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Mateo Silva
Personal Injury
Senior Counsel · Juniper Legal Group
Active licenseFL · 9 years
Practical personal injury guidanceClear, written fee termsConsultations in English & Portuguese
Virtual consultationMiami, FL 33130English, Portuguese
Client reviews · independent of the Index
84
of 100
Verified Index
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License & identity87
Professional background79
Responsiveness / availability78
Profile completeness87
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About
Mateo Silva is a fictional attorney preview focused on practical guidance in personal injury matters. This demo biography illustrates how verified professional information, availability, and client experience can be presented clearly.
Representative matter types
- Car accidents matters from intake through resolution
- Slip & fall negotiations and filings
- Mediation and settlement preparation
Matter types describe experience only — not an outcome guarantee.
Practice areas
Personal InjuryPrimary70% · 9 yrs · 91+ matters
Appeals20% · 5 yrs · 26+ matters
Advisory10% · 2 yrs · 13+ matters
Slip & fallMedical malpracticeWrongful death
Fees, payment & consultations
Consultation
$150 · 45 min
Hourly
$290–$425/hr
Flat fee
Not offered
Contingency
Not offered
Retainer
$3000 initial retainer
Consultation modes
Phone · Video · In person
Payment methods:CardACHCheck
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Office locations
Professional background
Education
- Lakeshore School of Law
J.D. · 2016
- Metropolitan University
B.A. · 2013
Work experience
- Senior Counsel
Juniper Legal Group · 2018–Present
- Associate Attorney
County Public Defender · 2017–2018
Honors, awards & certifications
- FL bar pro bono service certificate (fictional)
- Community mediation certification
- State bar member
- Personal Injury continuing education
- Community legal clinic volunteer
Associations & bar leadership
- FL State Bar — Personal Injury Section
- Local bar association, committee member
Publications & speaking
- "Preparing for your first personal injury consultation" — firm newsletter (fictional)
- Miami community legal education night, 2025 (fictional)
Pro bono & community
- Quarterly legal clinic volunteer
- Local mentoring program for new attorneys
Specializations
Car accidentsSlip & fall
Online presence
Gallery
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Peer endorsements & references
Endorsements are moderated and never affect the Verified Index directly.
Avery Sinclair
Opposing counsel · Personal Injury · Aug 2026
Well prepared and practical in negotiations. (Fictional endorsement.)
Renee Wallace
Former colleague · Personal Injury · Jun 2026
Communicates clearly with clients and peers. (Fictional endorsement.)
Professional references
- Professional reference on file — verified by email (fictional)
Client experience — separate from the Index
Client reviews
4.8(51)
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5.0
Hired attorneyReviewer verified
Clear next steps
The first call was organized and I left knowing exactly what documents to gather next. (Fictional preview review.)
ProfessionalismEmpathy
Fictional client · Personal Injury · Sep 2026
Attorney response
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. Clear expectations matter in every matter we handle. (Fictional response.)
5.0
Consulted attorneyReviewer verified
Well prepared
Fees were laid out clearly before anything started. No surprises on the invoice. (Fictional preview review.)
Fee transparencyPunctuality
Anonymous client · Personal Injury · Aug 2026
4.0
Hired attorneyReviewer verified
Transparent fees
Staff kept me updated between meetings, which made a stressful period easier. (Fictional preview review.)
PreparednessStaff & support
Anonymous client · Personal Injury · Jul 2026
Attorney response
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. Clear expectations matter in every matter we handle. (Fictional response.)
5.0
Consulted attorneyReviewer verified
Kept me informed
Honest about the risks and realistic about timing. I appreciated the directness. (Fictional preview review.)
EmpathyConsultation experience
Fictional client · Appeals · Jun 2026
3.0
Hired attorneyReviewer verified
Straightforward advice
Scheduling was flexible and the video consultation started right on time. (Fictional preview review.)
PunctualityCommunication
Anonymous client · Personal Injury · May 2026
Attorney response
Thank you for the thoughtful feedback. Clear expectations matter in every matter we handle. (Fictional response.)
5.0
Consulted attorney
Easy to schedule
Explained each option in plain language and followed up with a written summary the same day. (Fictional preview review.)
Staff & supportResponsiveness
Anonymous client · Personal Injury · Apr 2026
Contributions & recognition
15
Legal answers
2
Guides
15
Contributions
601
Contributor points
Verified Contributor 2024 · 249 ptsVerified Contributor 2025 · 331 ptsVerified Contributor 2026 · 601 ptsClient Experience recognition 2026Verified Rising 2026
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Legal Q&A answers
What should I prepare for a first family-law consultation?
General legal information, not legal advice.
How should I respond to a workplace investigation notice?
General legal information, not legal advice.
When does a flat legal fee make sense instead of hourly billing?
General legal information, not legal advice.
Legal guides
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Understanding legal fees
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Licenses & professional status
FL · DEMO-FL-42801 · Active
- Admitted
- 2017
- Current status
- Active
- Good standing
- In good standing per the demo source on the last-checked date.
- Authorization
- Authorized to practice law in this jurisdiction.
- Disciplinary indicator
- No public discipline shown in the demo source.
- Source organization
- FL licensing authority — fictional
- Last verified
- September 12, 2026
- Last checked
- September 25, 2026
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