Vanessa is one of the founding partners of Viejo Tuttle and has practiced litigation throughout the state of Florida.  She earned her Juris Doctorate from Barry University, School of Law, wherein she was extremely proactive as serving as President of the Student Government as well as serving as an Editor on Law Review.  Vanessa received her undergraduate dregrees in English from The Florida State University and The University of Central Florida. 

Upon graduating from law school in 2011, Vanessa worked for a civil firm in Orlando, specializing in ligitation in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, and estate planning.  Upon moving to Tampa, she obtained a supervisory and head litigation role in one of the largest property/title and foreclosure firms, representing large nationwide lending instutions across the state of Florida.  With this experience, she brings a unique perspective to the firm's property division and specializes in litigation and foreclosure issues.

In Vanessa's free time, she enjoys watching college football (Go Noles!), practicing yoga, and spending time on the water.  In addition, she volunteers with the Bay Area Legal Services, Metropolitan Ministries, Feed Tampa Bay, and The Tampa Bay Crisis Center.