Brian E. Catelli

Brian E. Catelli is a member of the Casualty department with 14 years of courtroom experience. He focuses his practice on general liability cases involving property and personal injury claims, premise liability, and nursing home defense matters.

Prior to joining Marshall Dennehey, Brian was an associate in the Orlando office of an insurance defense law firm, providing coverage of complex litigation cases from inception of matter through to judgment in the areas of premise liability, automotive and general liability. Previously, he was founder of his law practice in Orlando where he handled civil, criminal and bankruptcy matters. He also practiced with other law firms in Orlando, handling large caseloads of foreclosure and bankruptcy cases.

Brian worked as an assistant state attorney for four years with the Orange County Prosecution Office. He is well versed in legal issues that stem from criminal conviction. He handled numerous criminal matters, ranging from DUI manslaughter to aggravated assault with firearm, including crimes ranging in sentence from 20 year minimum mandatory to life in prison and acting as first chair in over 20 trials, second-chaired over 30 trials, and 35 bench trials. He managed caseloads from initial arrest through to disposition and appeals of Circuit Court rulings.

Brian received his juris doctor from Florida A&M University College of Law in May 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Walla Walla College, Washington in May 2006.

He is licensed to practice law in Florida.