Meet Your Team

OUR PASSION IS THE PEOPLE WE HELP, AND THE LIVES THAT WE HELP CHANGE.

RHINO Lawyers team works collectively and partners with each client on every case to ensure that no details are missed. We believe exceptional preparation is critical to problem-solving and to winning your case. Above all, whether you have been injured or arrested–we are here to help.

To sum up, our philosophy and approach is in our name and in our symbol. Rhinos have no predators in the wild. Like the rhino, our personal injury and criminal defense teams will take on any challenge and charge through anything we go up against. This is what you get when you hire RHINO Lawyers.

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To sum up, our philosophy and approach is in our name and in our symbol. Rhinos have no predators in the wild. Like the rhino, the personal injury and criminal defense teams will take on any challenge and charge through anything we go up against. This is what you get when you hire RHINO Lawyers team.

Brandon F. Jones, Esquire

Founding & Managing Attorney

FORMER INSURANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY

10-YEARS AUTO ACCIDENT EXPERIENCE

LICENSED IN SEVERAL JURISDICTIONS

MEET BRANDON
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Brandon began his legal career at a prominent south Florida plaintiff’s personal injury law firm. From there he then went on to work at a large insurance defense firm. While he enjoyed the legal challenge and experience, Brandon knew his heart was with representing those whose lives had been changed by the actions of others.

As a result, he formed Jones Law Group, P.A and pioneered a new approach of partnering with clients to ease their legal experience. Today, Brandon practices under the name RHINO Lawyers helping the injured and the arrested. Continuing his personal mission to change the lives of the people he helps.

Zachary D. Armocida, Esquire

State & Federal Trial Attorney

FORMER PROSECUTOR FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

TRIED HUNDREDS OF SERIOUS CASES

EXPERT HIGH-STAKES NEGOTIATOR

MEET ZACH
Born and raised in New York, Zach began his legal career at the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office as a Prosecutor where he litigated thousands of criminal offenses including felonies.

After handling cases from both a prosecution and defense perspective, Zach delivers every day—even outside of the courtroom.

Joel Williams, Esquire

Accident & Personal Injury Attorney

MEET JOEL
A lifelong native of Florida, Joel was born and raised in Tallahassee, FL, were he obtained both his Bachelor of Science and Juris Doctor from Florida State University. Upon graduating from law school, Joel moved to Pensacola, FL to serve as a prosecutor in the State Attorney’s Office of the First Judicial Circuit of Florida. As a prosecutor, he gained immediate and invaluable trial experience where he handled 15 jury trials to verdict as first chair, as well as sitting first or second chair in dozens of other jury and bench trials. From there, Joel transitioned to civil defense litigation practice in Pensacola where he honed his civil trial skills with two board certified civil trial attorneys.

In 2016, Joel and his wife, Jenny, relocated to the Tampa Bay area to be closer to family as they started their own. He joined another insurance defense practice, where he represented business entities, insurance companies and their insureds in injury, auto, and construction defect claims. It was during this time Joel realized his true passion as an attorney was to be able to help those in need as opposed to insurance companies or corporations.

As a RHINO Lawyers Team memeber and attorney at Jones Law Group, P.A., Joel combines his trial skills refined as a prosecutor with his knowledge of defending insurance companies in injury claims to represent those injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. Joel is a member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association and the Florida Justice Association.

CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ, J.D.

Juris Doctor

MEET CYNTHIA
Daughter to Cuban/Peruvian immigrants, Cynthia is a Tampa resident of over 20-years. With over 11 years experience, Cynthia will soon join Brandon, Zach and Joel as a licensed Florida Lawyer, continuing to drive settlement values and favorable verdicts for our clients.

TODD METKE

VP OPERATIONS

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Todd worked in the financial and real estate industries for several years. Keeping up everyday with the operations of the office, Todd ensures that the office runs smoothly, and also maintains the firm’s accounts payable and receivable. Todd remains driven by his passion for business.

MAGGIE ARES

LEAD LEGAL ASSISTANT

Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Chicago, Maggie worked at the 13th Judicial Circuit Clerk of Court of Florida–both inside and outside of the courtroom–for almost 10 years. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Maggie assists with client consults, file creation, pleading preparation, and case management.

DAISY TRUJILLO

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Born in Chicago but a Tampa native for 14-years, Daisy has been dedicated to working in customer service handling a diverse client base with complex issues. Daisy remains committed every day to assisting each and every caller and client. Fluent in Spanish and English, she is eager to help everyone she can.

CAROL RAMOS

ASSISTANT TO CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ

Colombian born and raised, Carol moved to Tampa at the age of 14. With over 7 years of experience, Carol’s passion for customer service is displayed in her exemplary problem solving skills and pleasant demeanor. She goes above and beyond to help those who have been injured with compassion.

ANDY SPENCER

DIRECTOR SEO, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT

Born and raised in Tampa, Andy has over 12 years of experience in the brand marketing and design. His work includes SEO optimization, website management, helping to determining content and organic social media marketing strategies for RHINO Lawyers. Andy thrives on maximizing influence through the power of story and words. Deep down, being creative is what drives him most.

GENE EADES

DIRECTOR OF IT AND ONLINE MARKETING

Born and raised in Arkansas, Gene moved to Tampa in 2014. Gene has nearly 20 years of experience in multiple programming languages, systems administration and online marketing. His work includes advising and directing marketing efforts through multiple channels as well as executing brand recognition, PPC marketing and social media advertising campaigns.