Mikala A. Makar

Associate
Naples
999 Vanderbilt Beach Road
Suite 401
Naples, FL 34108
P 239.235.4914
F 239.261.3659
P 239.235.4914 | F 239.261.3659



Overview

Mikala’s practice focuses on complex business and commercial litigation. She represents and counsels clients in a variety of matters involving business tort and contract litigation. Prior to joining Roetzel, Mikala gained extensive trial experience as a former Assistant State Attorney in Lee County, Florida. She also has experience in complex construction litigation and insurance defense.

Experience
  • Complex Section 1983 Constitutional rights actions, including free speech and equal protection claims
  • Real estate claims involving contracts and quiet title actions
  • Federal, Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX claims
  • Commercial foreclosures
  • Commercial landlord tenant litigation
Services

Education

  1. Ave Maria School of Law, J.D.
    • cum laude
    • Dean's List
    • Interned as Federal Law Clerk with The Honorable Judge John E. Steele, United State District Court, Middle District of Florida
  2. Florida Gulf Coast University, B.A.

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Florida
Court Admissions
  1. U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  2. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Collier County Bar Association, Member
  • Fort Myers Calusa Inns of Court, Member

Insights

Overview

Mikala’s practice focuses on complex business and commercial litigation. She represents and counsels clients in a variety of matters involving business tort and contract litigation. Prior to joining Roetzel, Mikala gained extensive trial experience as a former Assistant State Attorney in Lee County, Florida. She also has experience in complex construction litigation and insurance defense.

Experience
  • Complex Section 1983 Constitutional rights actions, including free speech and equal protection claims
  • Real estate claims involving contracts and quiet title actions
  • Federal, Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX claims
  • Commercial foreclosures
  • Commercial landlord tenant litigation

Education

  1. Ave Maria School of Law, J.D.
    • cum laude
    • Dean's List
    • Interned as Federal Law Clerk with The Honorable Judge John E. Steele, United State District Court, Middle District of Florida
  2. Florida Gulf Coast University, B.A.

Credentials

Bar Admissions
  1. Florida
Court Admissions
  1. U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  2. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

Affiliations

Professional Affiliations
  • Collier County Bar Association, Member
  • Fort Myers Calusa Inns of Court, Member