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Malina C. Lapenes

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Miami Office
305.995.5413
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    Malina C. Lapenes focuses her practice on insurance coverage and bad faith matters. She represents businesses and insurers in insurance defense matters, bringing an understanding of the issues that arise in insurance-related disputes.

    Her practice centers on evaluating insurance-related legal issues and supporting clients in disputes involving coverage and bad faith claims.

    Before joining the firm, Malina participated in the RumbergerKirk’s 2025 Summer Associate Program in Miami. Malina earned her law degree from Florida International University in 2026. She completed her undergraduate studies at Florida State University in 2022, focusing on interdisciplinary medical sciences.

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    Florida International University — J.D., 2026

    Florida State University , 2022

    • Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences

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