Associates

Jennifer Nolander practices in the areas of products liability and premises liability. Before joining McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A. as an attorney, Jennifer worked as a paralegal for four years at a Civil Insurance Defense firm in Orlando, FL. Prior to working as a paralegal, Jennifer lived in North Carolina where she worked as a police officer for the City of Durham, NC.

In 2021, Jennifer graduated summa cum laude from Florida A&M University College of Law, where she finished first in her class with nine book awards. Jennifer was also recognized by the Fifth District Court of Appeal as one of the top scorers on the Florida Bar Exam and asked to speak at the induction ceremony for new attorneys by the Chief Judge. Prior to earning her J.D., Jennifer received her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, summa cum laude, from North Carolina State University with minors in both Forensic Science and Psychology.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her friends and family and staying active outdoors!

 

Jeré D. Reid was born in Brooklyn, New York and migrated to Central Florida as a teen. She graduated from Gateway High School in Kissimmee, Florida, received her bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education from the University of Central Florida, and earned her Juris Doctorate from Florida A&M University College of Law.

While in law school, Jeré served on the Student Board Association and completed a plethora of community driven initiatives in the Central Florida area.  After becoming a member of the Florida Bar, Jeré began to sharpen her legal skills as an Assistant Public Defender in Circuit 9.  As an Assistant Public Defender, Jeré gained substantial experience in prelitigation, negotiations, depositions, motion drafting, and trial practice.  Jeré is also a member of the Osceola Bar Association and serves as the association’s Public Information Officer.

When not in the office, Jeré enjoys spending time with her big, beautiful blended family, honing her graphic design skills, and volunteering her time to at-risk youth and disadvantaged populations throughout Central Florida.

 

As an adrenaline enthusiast, Youstina’s quick thinking and passion for advocacy truly shined in the courtroom during her time as a felony prosecutor. Now, she channels that same passion and meticulous attention to the clients she represents.  Youstina’s practice now focuses on defending Fortune 500 companies in cases involving product liability, trucking litigation and personal injury defense.

Originally from Alexandria, Egypt, Youstina grew up in Greenville, South Carolina. A proud Gamecock, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in social work and a minor in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina. During her time at USC, she achieved notable honors, including being named a Ronald E. McNair Scholar, a HEALS scholar, and receiving the Changing the Face of USC Award for founding Collegiate Curls.

Youstina continued her academic achievements at Florida A&M University College of Law, where she graduated in the top 10 of her class. Outside of work, she passionately supports her Carolina Gamecocks on game days, balancing the highs and lows of their season with peaceful outdoor adventures like paddleboarding, kayaking, and traveling.

Jacklyn Signorelli focuses her practice on defending businesses and other commercial entities in the areas of products liability, premises liability, and general liability.

Before joining McDonald Toole Wiggins, P.A., Jacklyn graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she was a recipient of the Governor’s Scholarship—a full-tuition merit-based award. While in law school, she served as a teaching assistant for Trial Practice, a member of the University of Florida Veterans and Service Members Legal Clinic, and the President of the Association of Public Interest Law. Additionally, she gained valuable civil litigation experience working as a law clerk throughout her studies.

Before law school, she worked full-time while completing her undergraduate degree in Legal Studies from Florida Gulf Coast University.

When not immersed in work-related activities, she enjoys spending quality time with her friends and family.

Cortney’s fundamental curiosity and creativity drives her practice. She brings her passion for research, writing, and organization, as well as her analytical thinking to every case. She is always engaged and ready to take a hands-on approach. She currently handles matters related to product liability, premise liability and general personal injury defense for Fortune 500 companies.

Cortney grew up in Lake Mary before attending the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, spending a semester abroad in Australia. She began her legal education at Vermont Law School, where she developed her legal aptitude and developed a great understanding of community and collaboration. Cortney completed her legal education at Stetson finishing in the top 5% of her graduation class.

Cortney’s interests include understanding the natural world’s interconnected systems, delving into the world of local seasonal food, cooking nutrition-forward meals, practicing yoga, kickboxing, and playing basketball. She sees food ats the great connector, linking us to ourselves, each other, the earth, everything; past, present, and future.