Joel Kellen Ortega, Esq.

Joel Kellen Ortega is an attorney at Barket & Forns, PLLC, where he focuses primarily on first-party property insurance litigation. He earned his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2016 and was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2017.

Mr. Ortega began his legal career representing insurance carriers at large multi-state insurance defense firms. In that role, he handled a wide range of general liability matters and first-party property disputes, gaining extensive experience in insurance coverage issues, claim investigations, and litigation strategy.

In 2021, Mr. Ortega transitioned to the plaintiff's side and joined a prominent law firm representing policyholders. There, he advocated on behalf of insureds in first-party property insurance disputes, further expanding his understanding of the insurance claims process from both perspectives.

Drawing on his experience representing both insurers and policyholders, Mr. Ortega provides strategic legal representation in complex first-party property insurance matters. He joined Barket & Forns, PLLC in 2023, where he continues to help clients navigate insurance disputes.

Mr. Ortega emphasizes clear communication throughout the attorney-client relationship and believes clients should remain informed about important developments in their matters.