Shawn M. Yesner founded the firm. Shawn passed the Florida Bar in 1998 and is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. Shawn has practiced law since 1998 starting as an associate attorney at Howe, Robinson & Watkins and later at Mason Law, P.L. before opening his own law practice. Shawn's tenure has included servicing clients such as Freddie Mac, Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp., The Department of Veterans Affairs, and Countrywide Home Loans, representing Buyers, Sellers and Lenders in all aspects of Commercial and Residential Real Estate. Shawn is a licensed title insurance agent with Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc. Shawn holds an accounting degree from Florida State University and Juris Doctor Degree from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, and is a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. Shawn is a Florida native, born in Tampa, raised in Miami and currently resides in Clearwater.
shawn@yesnerboss.com

Christopher W. Boss started with the firm in an of counsel capacity in June 2007. In January 2008, Chris became a member of the company and the firm name was changed to Yesner & Boss, P.L. Chris is licensed to practice in Florida and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida. Before partnering with Shawn Yesner, Chris practiced in Atlanta and Tampa, with large multinational firms including KPMG LLP. Chris practices in the areas of Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Corporate Planning, and Probate. Chris was born in St. Louis and raised in Vero Beach. Chris and his wife, Christine, currently reside in St. Petersburg.
chris@yesnerboss.com

Vincent C. LoBue is an associate attorney who started with the firm in April 2009. Vince received his law degree from Stetson University College of Law in December 2008 and is a member of both the Florida and New Jersey Bar Associations, after passing both bar exams in the Spring of 2009.  Prior to entering law school Vince received a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Rowan University, in Glassboro, N.J. Vince’s areas of practice at the firm include Foreclosure Defense, Consumer Protection litigation, asset protection, and general litigation. Vince was born and raised in Long Valley, NJ. He currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida.
vince@yesnerboss.com

Paul M. Silvestri is an associate attorney who started with the firm as a law clerk in February 2009. Paul graduated from Stetson University College of Law in May 2009, and is a memeber of the Florida Bar Association after passing the bar exam in the Summer of 2009. Paul currently assists with foreclosure defense and other consumer protection cases within the Firm. As a Law student, Paul Interned for the Honorable Judge Marva Crenshaw of the 13th Judicial Circuit, Civil Trial Division in the Summer of 2008; was a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust law Association; and volunteered at the Gulfcoast Legal Services office in St. Petersburg. Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the Florida State University in May of 2006. Paul currently lives in St. Petersburg and enjoys fishing in his free time as well as volunteering with Habitat for Humanity.
paul@yesnerboss.com

Gina Harvey joined Yesner & Boss, P.L. in October 2007. Gina is the Title Manager in charge of real estate closings, short sales, deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure, land trusts, simultaneous closings, and all other aspects of real estate transactions. Gina is originally from Cleveland, OH and has lived in Florida since 1973. Gina started in the industry as a Title Clerk in 1978, and has attended numerous seminars sponsored by FNMA and First American Title Insurance Co.
gina@yesnerboss.com

Anthony J. ("A.J.") Vecchiarelli was the first employee hired at the firm and has been with the firm for more than five years. Currently, A.J. is in the Bankruptcy department of the firm, where he specializes in assisting debtors with Chapter 7 Liquidation Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Reorganization Bankruptcy. A.J. was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and currently resides in Palm Harbor. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from the University of South Florida in December, 2006, and A.J. is currently preparing to enter law school.
aj@yesnerboss.com

Stacey Flanagan graduated from the University of South Florida in 2000 with a Bachelors degree concentrating in the areas of Political Science and Business Management. In 2002 Stacey worked as Office Manager/Paralegal at a general practice law firm specializing in Chapter 7 Liquidation Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Reorganization Bankruptcy, Debt Negotiation / Settlement, and Foreclosure Defense Litigation. Stacey has been with Yesner & Boss, P.L. since April of 2008 handling much the same responsibilities – specifically Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, and Debt Negotiation / Settlement.
stacey@yesnerboss.com

Yadira Montijo joined Yesner & Boss, P.L. in October 2006, and is the head paralegal in charge of foreclosure defense. Originally from the Dominican Rep., Yadira came to the United States in 1996. Yadira obtained her Associate Arts Degree in Paralegal Science from Florida Metropolitan University in October 2006. Yadira and her husband Jorge are the parents of two active and smart boys Orlando and Isaac.
yadira@yesnerboss.com

Heather Burg is from Milwaukee, WI and currently resides in Tampa. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1999 with a Bachelor degree in Geology and Political Science. In 1999, Heather had an internship at the United Nations with special emphasis on worldwide democratic elections and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's). She has 7 years of paralegal experience specializing in environmental, litigation, business and patent law. Heather started with Yesner & Boss, P.L. in July of 2009 and works in the foreclosure department.
heather@yesnerboss.com

Janet W. Brooks joined Yesner & Boss, P.L. in the spring of 2009 as the Negotiations Manager for the firm and oversees the Short Sale Department. She has a strong background in real estate, business, networking and marketing. Janet has been a small business owner and worked eleven years for a consulting firm specializing in urban planning, right-of-way and eminent domain issues in Austin, Texas. Janet is a Texas native and University of Texas graduate, and has lived in St Petersburg since 1999.
janet@yesnerboss.com

Annie Orlando moved to Tampa Bay in 2007, from Avon, IN. She holds an undergraduate degree from Indiana State University in Recreation & Sport Management in 2001, and received a graduate degree from the University of Central Missouri in Sport Administration in 2005. Since joining Yesner & Boss, P.L. in the winter of 2009, Annie has helped grow, develop and manage the short sale negotiation department. Annie has a diverse background including marketing and a strong passion for sports and recreational activities. In her free time, Annie likes to stay active by participating in Tampa Bay Club Sport. She also coordinates kids soccer programs throughout the Bay area.
annie@yesnerboss.com

Joseph M. Demmi Jr. was born and raised in Tampa and is our most recent addition to the firm. Joseph previously worked for two Fortune 500 Companies as a Sales Associate marketing telecommunications hardware and computer software. Starting in 2004, Joseph has specialized in Short Sale Negotiations and now is negotiating Consumer Debt for clients of the Firm. Joseph is currently working towards obtaining his Public Adjusters License. Joseph and his wife Melissa are proud parents of their first son, Jake, born Summer 2007.
joseph@yesnerboss.com

Christopher Fisher joined Yesner & Boss, P.L., in August 2008. Chris is responsible for maintaining the Firm’s website and content, as well as its optimization, and social marketing. Chris was born in Calgary, Canada, and currently resides in Palm Harbor with his wife. Chris obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida in December 2006 and is preparing to enter law school.
cfisher@yesnerboss.com

Susan Cather joined the firm in June of 2009, and is the administrative assistant for the team. Susan has over 30 years experience as an administrative assistant. She volunteers in area church ministries and is an active member of her Neighborhood Association. A St. Petersburg native, Susan resides in St. Petersburg with her husband and college-bound son.
susan@yesnerboss.com

Alex Torres joined the firm in August 2007. Alex provides staff support to the short sale, title, negotiation, and administrative departments. Alex was born in Brooklyn, NY and has been living in Oldsmar, FL since the age of five. For the last 15 years, Alex has been riding horses and competed at the colligate level for Florida State University. Alex is majoring in Creative Writing with a minor in French and will soon graduate from FSU.
alex@yesnerboss.com

Jackie Meeker is a third year law student at Stetson University College of Law. She began working at Yesner & Boss, P.L. in August 2009. As a law clerk, Jackie is responsible for researching and preparing documents relating to foreclosures, evictions and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) violations, as well as other legal issues. Jackie has prior experience in personal injury, real estate, probate, and family law. Jackie graduated from University of Central Florida with a B.S. degree in Legal Studies. Before starting law school she worked as a paralegal. Jackie is a student member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, and the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Society. She is currently residing in Gulfport. Florida.
jackie@yesnerboss.com