Natalie M. Yello Attorney At Law

Of Counsel

T 407.843.8880
F 407.244.5690
Orlando 301 East Pine Street Suite 1400 Orlando, Florida 32801

Focus

Natalie is Of Counsel in GrayRobinson’s Orlando office. She focuses her practice on construction, labor and employment, and litigation matters.

Natalie regularly represents commercial and residential property owners as well as design professionals, contractors, and subcontractors. Natalie has extensive experience with defending tort and professional malpractice claims, assessing mechanics liens, litigating construction defect claims, and drafting complex construction contracts.

Prior to joining GrayRobinson, Natalie served as a summer associate in the firm’s Orlando office.

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Background
Natalie received a bachelor of arts and sciences in psychology and political science from the University of Florida, and went on to receive her juris doctor from Stetson University College of Law.
Recognition
- Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Construction Litigation, 2022
Insights
- Presenter and Co-Author, "Understanding Design Assist and Design Delegation: Distinctions and Differences," Construction Law Institute, 2021
- Presenter, "Construction Industry Update," GrayRobinson Seminar, September 14, 2021
- Presenter, GrayRobinson’s 23rd Annual Employment Law Seminar, April 1, 2021
- "Case Law Update," Florida Bar Construction Law Committee Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue I, 2020
- Presenter, "Doing Deals and Disputes in 2020: Revive, Restructure, or Rend Apart," Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) of Central Florida, October 15, 2020
- "The Lowdown on Latent Defects," Florida Bar Construction Law Committee Constructive Talk Newsletter, Volume VII, Issue II, 2020
- Presenter, Explanation of Keystone Airpark Authority v. Pipeline Contractors, Inc., Florida Bar Construction Law Committee, Continuing Legal Education Course, March 16, 2020
- "Repair Costs Can Be Consequential Damages: Understanding the Keystone Court's Departure from the Typical Definition of Consequential Damages," Florida Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, ActionLine publication, Vol. XXXXI No. 2
- “Case Law Update,” Florida Bar Construction Law Committee Constructive Talk Newsletter, Volume VI, Issue I, 2020
- “Case Law Update, Florida Bar Construction Law Committee Constructive Talk Newsletter, Volume V, Issue II, 2019
- Co-Author, "Taking a Closer Look at an Insured’s Coverage When Faced with a Chapter 558 Notice," Orange County Bar Association, March 1, 2019
Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
  - Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section
    - Construction Law Committee
      Co-Chair, Litigation Subcommitte
- Guardian Ad Litem, Sixth Judicial Circuit, 2014-2016
- Support Our Scholars Program, Board of Directors
Credentials
- J.D., Stetson University College of Law, cum laude
  - Edward D. Foreman Third Year Tuition Scholarship
  - Associate Justice, Moot Court Board
  - Editor-in-Chief, Journal of International Aging Law and Policy
  - President, Stetson Chapter of the Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Law Student Division
  - Ms. JD Fellow
  - Leader of the Year, Stetson University College of Law
  - Spirit of Moot Court Award
  - American Law Institute CLE Scholarship and Leadership Award
  - William F. Blews Award for Pro Bono Service
  - Governor of the Year Award, Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division Law Student Division, Board of Governors
  - Highest Grade Designation, Advanced Commercial Contracts
- B.S., B.A., University of Florida, Psychology and Political Science, cum laude
  - Minor, Leadership Development
  - Dean's List
  - Phyllis M. Meek Spirit of Susan B. Anthony Award
  - Junior Fellows Research Program
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern and Middle Districts of Florida

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