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Ciera Gainey

Ciera Gainey is a Florida native and Co-founder of The Law Offices of Gainey & Gainey. She practices general civil litigation and specializes in defending premises liability and motor vehicle negligence cases. She is recognized by The National Black Lawyers organization as one of the top forty attorneys under the age of forty in the state of Florida. Before opening The Law Offices of Gainey & Gainey, Ciera held the title of Senior Partner at a notable trial law firm where she managed a high-volume caseload, legal staff, and associate attorneys. She was also the lead attorney as it pertained to client acquisition. As a result, client satisfaction, ethics, and efficiency are of the utmost importance in her legal practice. 

In addition to her defense experience, Ciera has worked as a Plaintiff’s attorney. Ciera’s prior experience gives her keen insight into how to evaluate claims, injuries, and treatment in personal injury cases. Her elite skills permit her to negotiate aggressively, which often leads to early claim resolution. While early resolution is always the goal, Ciera also possesses impressive trial skills and does not shy away from the courtroom. 

National organizations and her peers have recognized Ciera as a strong advocate in the courtroom. Ciera possess the ability to present evidence and arguments in a compelling manner, and advocate for her clients best interests. 

While in law school, Ciera was hand-selected by the Honorable Stephanie Rayto be a judicial extern at the First District Court of Appeal in Tallahassee, FL. As a judicial extern, Ciera became familiar with Florida appellate practices and procedures by conducting legal research, preparing legal memoranda, and drafting case summaries on various civil issues.

Presently, Ciera serves as a Board Member of the Jacksonville Bar Associations YLS, where she aids in several community service projects and mentors local high school students who aspire to become future lawyers. All in all, Ciera was born to litigate, and both her clients and peers remain highly impressed by her advocacy.  

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Shyla Bostick

Shyla Bostick works hard and defends her clients in the areas of insurance coverage, premises liability and pre-suit settlement matters.

Born and raised in Peoria, Illinois, Shyla grew up alongside three brothers and two determined, loving, working-class parents. From a young age, she always knew she wanted to be an attorney. Her hard work and dedication earned her an academic scholarship to Howard University, where she graduated with honors with a B.A. in Sociology. After college, Shyla returned to central Illinois to work as a primary school teacher to save money for law school.

Shyla graduated with Pro Bono honors from Florida Coastal School of Law. Soon after graduating law school and taking the bar exam, she returned to central Illinois to care for her parents who were both diagnosed with terminal cancer. This period of her life, though challenging, strengthened her resilience. After their passing, she relocated to Jacksonville, Florida, where she established a solo practice specializing in criminal, family and civil law matters.

Shyla’s experiences have made her a stronger, more empathetic advocate, and she is committed to defending her clients with dedication.

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Stephen Bell

Stephen J. Bell is a Florida-based civil defense attorney who focuses his practice on commercial litigation and general liability matters. He has represented several insurers in state court and has a strong belief that consistency, communication, and organization are the keys to successful and effective representation.

Upon graduating from Florida State University, Stephen attended University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2018. While in law school, he served as the Social Chair of the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Association, where he organized social events for its members and students interested in intellectual property. He was also a General Editor of the school’s Journal of Technology Law & Policy, where he made frequent contributions to articles that were published in the Journal. He was also a mentor for the Black Law Students Association, where he gave advice to minority students on how to navigate and succeed in law school.

During his time in law school, Stephen served as a Judicial Intern for the Honorable Charlene E. Honeywell in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, where he gained invaluable experience in the federal court system.

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Cheyanne Robinson

Cheyanne D. Robinson is an Associate in the firm's Jacksonville office and practices in the areas of personal injury litigation and premises liability.

Ms. Robinson received her Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law. During law school, she served on the executive board of the Asian-American Law Student Association and an active member of the Black Law Students Association.

Prior to law school, Ms. Robinson attended University of South Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science along with a minor in criminology.

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Maryssa Hardy

Maryssa Hardy joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2026 and is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group. She represents clients in a wide range of complex business disputes, bringing experience from both government service and the courtroom to her practice.

Prior to joining the firm in 2026, Maryssa served as an Assistant Attorney General for the Florida Attorney General’s Office. In that role, she litigated a variety of civil matters on behalf of the State of Florida, its agencies, and public officials. Her practice included representing clients in both state and federal courts, where she handled cases from initial filings through trial and appeal.

Maryssa has experience navigating all stages of litigation and is skilled in legal research, motion practice, and appellate advocacy. Her background in public sector litigation provides her with a strong foundation in analyzing complex legal issues and developing strategic, results-driven solutions for her clients.

During law school, Maryssa gained valuable experience working with multiple state agencies and serving as a judicial intern for both a federal district court judge and a magistrate judge in Florida. These roles provided her with insight into judicial decision-making and further strengthened her legal writing and analytical abilities.

Outside of the office, Maryssa enjoys spending time with family and traveling.

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