C.J. Gomes Email & Phone Number

C.J. Gomes is a Partner practicing in the Jacksonville office of Boyd & Jenerette. Her practice focuses primarily on insurance defense and advisement, including complex coverage issues, insurer bad faith/extra-contractual liability, and appeals.C.J. offers her clients a full range of insurance coverage services, including prosecuting or defending declaratory judgment suits, providing coverage opinions, obtaining examinations under oath, and preparing reservation of rights and claim denial letters. She advises insurers on a variety of coverage issues involving auto, property, umbrella, commercial general liability, homeowners, disability, employment practices liability, and professional malpractice policies. She routinely consults and advises on pre-suit claims handling, including claims of bad faith/extra-contractual liability, civil remedy notices, situations involving multiple claimants/inadequate limits, and settlement negotiations involving unique conditions. A significant portion of C.J.'s practice involves assisting and advising insurers outside of Florida with handling claims arising in Florida.C.J. is an approved instructor through the Florida Department of Financial Services, and is available to provide in-house training and seminars for insurers on various claims handling, coverage and bad faith topics.C.J. has worked continuously in the legal field in Florida for over 20 years. In 2000, she began her legal career as a file clerk at an appellate law firm. While attending college, she worked as a paralegal. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Legal Studies, C.J. attended law school where she served as the president of a nationally-ranked Moot Court Honor Board. In addition to her duties on the executive committee, she was involved in five moot court competitions, winning six awards, including two Best Advocate awards, for her exceptional advocacy skills. In addition, she interned with the United States Attorney’s Office, specializing in crimes against children. She also continued to work as a law clerk at a private firm while attending law school. Upon graduation, she received an advanced legal research and writing certificate.C.J. lives in Jacksonville with her husband and three young children. She is a lover of animals and an avid jogger, completing her first marathon in 2019. C.J. is active with the Jacksonville Humane Society and several local organizations providing support to women and children.