Caroline was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree in criminology & law from the University of Florida. Upon graduating summa cum laude, Caroline pursued a Juris Doctorate at Florida State University College of Law and was honored with the distinguished Pro Bono Certificate for her extensive volunteer work in Tallahassee and the Tampa Bay area. During law school, Caroline served as Secretary on the executive board of LitiGATORS, a club for UF undergrads who currently attend FSU Law. There she assisted in oversight of the club, maintained records, and provided bookkeeping.
During her law school career, Caroline held Student Associate positions in many different areas of law such as civil litigation, property law, family law, estate planning, business and corporate law, and intellectual property.
Upon being admitted to the Florida Bar, Caroline served as an Associate Attorney for a private firm in St. Petersburg, Florida, specializing in property and business litigation, as well as property and corporate transactional law.
At Vernis & Bowling, Caroline focuses her practice in the areas of Automobile Liability (PIP/PD/BI/UM), First- and Third-Party Property and Casualty Claims, Wrongful Death, and Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Liability. Caroline is a zealous advocate for her clients, which include various insurance carriers and self-insureds.
When she is not working, Caroline enjoys traveling, reading, exploring new cafes, and spending time with her family.