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Cristen is a cum laude graduate of Florida State University, and received her juris doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2010. While at Stetson University College of Law, Cristen served as a Notes and Comments Editor for the Stetson Law Review. Prior to opening her own practice, Ms. Martinez served as a intern to the Honorable Cheryl Thomas in Tampa, Florida. She also gained extensive knowledge and experience in real estate and general civil matters while working at statewide law firms, Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel, & Burns, LLP, GrayRobinson, and Broad and Cassel.

Stephanie is a Certified Public Accountant with over ten years of experience, and is excited to bring her knowledge of accounting, business and project management to Martinez Law. She graduated from Florida State University with a Master of Accountancy degree. While at Florida State University, Stephanie was a member of the All-Girl Cheerleading team while gaining experience as an assistant accountant with Mitchell and Company. Prior to joining the team, Stephanie worked as a financial reporting manager at Transamerica and as an audit manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers where she managed a team over financial reporting and oversight duties. These duties included management of an audit from start to finish including client relations, oversight and review in the production of fund financial statements and SEC filings, valuation of hard to price investment securities as well as review and approval of fund budgets. Stephanie resides in Lutz, FL with her husband and two children.

Tiffani is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg, and received her Juris Doctor with honors from Stetson University College of Law in 2019 where she completed the program early and ranked number two in her graduating class. Tiffani is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and a longtime resident of Tampa Bay with an understanding of its unique small business community. At nineteen, she started her mother’s senior care business and worked there while attending college and law school.  

Xhevaire received her B.A. in International Business from St. Petersburg College. She began her career in banking as Teller Manager with Wachovia Bank N.A. (now known as Wells Fargo). She then moved her customer service talents and financial skills into the world of Property Management. She started with Camden Development and then moved to develop her career with Cortland during a property acquisition. She excelled through her career starting as a Leasing Consultant to becoming a Senior Community Manager for the largest asset owned in the Florida portfolio. Her daily responsibilities included managing all the financials for the asset, managing a team of over 20 individuals, handling any resident community concerns, and ensuring the esthetics of the community were maintained daily. She was also a Peer Coach and trained new incoming Community Managers for Cortland in the state of Florida. 

Kendelle graduated from Webber International University in Lake Wales, Florida, with a dual Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management and Business Administration. While attending Webber International University, she played on the Women’s Soccer Team and served as the captain of the team for the 2018 season. Ms. Knapp was also a part of the American Criminal Justice Association and the Student Life Activities Board. She also had the honor of being on the Dean’s List.

Alexis is a second year Marketing and Economics student on the Pre-Law track at the University of Florida. In the summer of 2019, she was a Legal Intern for Martinez Law. During her time, she shadowed court appearances, drafted deposition and mediation statements, prepared trial binders, and performed clerical duties. In the summer of 2021, she took on the role as Martinez Law’s Marketing Director.