“I hate to see people get taken advantage of. My work as an attorney allows me to protect the rights of the injured and disenfranchised. I get to help people who would otherwise not have a voice, or not know how to stand up to large corporations. That brings me great joy.”
EDUCATION
Florida State University College of Law, Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude
Ladd Scholarship Recipient (All Semesters)
Dean’s List, Fall 2010, 2011
Law Partners, Co-Founder/President
Black Law Student Association
Christian Legal Society
Carlton Fields Diversity Scholarship Recipient, Summer 2011
Nova Southeastern University, Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Barry University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Magna Cum Laude
Dean’s List, 2002 – 2003
Who’s Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges, 2003
AWARDS
Super Lawyer’s Rising Star (2021 & 2022)
National Black Lawyer’s Association Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential (2018)
Caribbean National Jamaica Diaspora Top 20 Under 40 (2018)
Legacy Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 Leaders of Today & Tomorrow Award (2016)
Melaleuca Inc. President’s Club Award (2007)
Yanique is an experienced trial attorney, known for her perseverance in and out of the courtroom. Her practice is dedicated to catastrophic injuries, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
Career
Ms. Otto, who has headed her own law firm, The Otto Law Group in Fort Lauderdale since 2013, has handled hundreds of cases involving domestic violence, illegal drugs, and parental rights. She was honored as a “Rising Star” by the Super Lawyers rating service in 2021 and 2022, and she has been recognized by The National Black Lawyers association as one of the country’s “Top 40 Under 40 Most Successful and Influential Lawyers.” She was also named by the National Weekly as one of the “Top 20 Under 40 Outstanding Jamaicans”.
Background
Yanique was born and raised in Jamaica. She lives in Pompano Beach with her teenage son. She is an active volunteer and member of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale.
Kelley | Uustal is proud to announce that five of our attorneys were recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in the categories Best
“Yanique is a valuable addition to our team,” said founding partner John Uustal. “She’s knownfor her perseverance in and out of the courtroom. We are incredibly
Loving and caring. I really felt it.
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