Jennifer Higley Spath Attorney At Law

Jennifer Higley Spath represents businesses, individuals, and insurers in complex civil and commercial disputes. Her work in insurance defense includes strategic legal counsel on complex claims, coverage disputes, regulatory compliance, and litigation defense. Skilled in risk assessment, policy interpretation, and navigating state and federal insurance regulations, Jennifer manages high-stakes cases, working closely with claims professionals and in-house counsel to protect her clients’ interests, minimize exposure, and ensure efficient resolution of disputes through negotiation, alternative dispute resolution, or trial.

Jennifer’s litigation prowess is grounded in her experience as an assistant state attorney for Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit, where she served as lead trial counsel in the felony division, prosecuting cases such as armed burglary, robbery, drug trafficking, and DUI manslaughter. Through her work, she found purpose serving as a fierce advocate and trusted liaison for victims, their family members, and community partners.

Prior to joining GrayRobinson, Jennifer worked as the chief policy analyst for a Central Florida nonprofit serving foster children. In this role, she promoted the organization’s legislative agenda at local, regional, and national policymaking forums and monitored and analyzed state and federal regulatory changes to ensure compliance. She also served as the local government advisor to the mayor and City Commission for the City of Longwood, Florida.

• Recognition
  • Lakeland Economic Development Council, High Skill Future Leader, 2021
• Insights
  • "A Reflection of History: How the 1918 Flu Pandemic Helped Advance Women’s Rights," Polk Association for Women Lawyers Women’s History Month Luncheon, March 12, 2021
  • "The Essential Scalia: On the Constitution, the Courts, and the Rule of Law," Panelist, Polk Federalist Society, October 8, 2020 
• Affiliations
  • The Federalist Society
    • Polk County Lawyers Chapter Board Member, 2020
  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers
    • Legislative Advocacy Board Member, 2022
  • Polk Association for Women Lawyers
    • Founding President, 2019
    • Health and Wellness Chair, 2020
  • Orlando Economic Partnership
    • Young Professional Advisory Council, 2016
• Credentials
  • J.D., Stetson University School of Law, 2010
  • B.A., University of Florida, 2005
• Admissions
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
• Languages
  • French