About The Firm

Fighting for Victims. Built on Results.

18+ years fighting exclusively for truck & commercial vehicle accident victims — never for the carriers.

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5.0 · Google Reviews Verified by 400+ accident victims · A+ BBB · Avvo 10.0

Our Story

We built this firm because accident victims deserve a real fighter — not a settlement factory.

Founded 2006  ·  Miami, FL

CVL was founded by Michael R. Collins, a former insurance defense attorney who spent years watching carriers underpay, delay, and deny legitimate claims. In 2006, he switched sides — and has never looked back.

What started as a two-attorney boutique in Miami has grown into a nationwide practice with offices in eight states. But our philosophy has never changed: every client gets a licensed attorney assigned to their case from day one, with direct access and transparent communication throughout.

We don't advertise volume. We advertise results. When you call CVL, you speak to an attorney — not a case manager, not a paralegal. Because that's the standard we'd want for our own families.

Key Milestones

2006 Firm founded in Miami, FL — exclusively commercial vehicle law from day one
2011 Landmark $8.2M verdict against a national carrier — firm's first 8-figure case
2016 Expanded to Texas and Georgia; named to Super Lawyers for the first time
2021 $50M+ total recovered milestone reached; eight-state coverage established
2024 Avvo 10.0 rating achieved; named Best Law Firm in Commercial Vehicle Litigation
2026 $50M+ total recovered surpassed; expanded to 10-state coverage with dedicated DSP & fleet liability team
$0+ Recovered For accident victims across the US
0+ Cases Won Including 60+ jury trials
0yrs Experience Exclusively commercial vehicle law
0/7 Availability Free intake any time, day or night

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Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers · Rising Stars 2024 Best Lawyers in America® Avvo Rating 10.0 Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Million Dollar Advocates Forum BBB A+ Accredited

Relentless attorneys,
entirely on your side.

Every case at CVL is handled by a licensed commercial vehicle attorney — not a paralegal, not a case manager. You get direct access to the person fighting for you.

Michael R. Collins

Since 2006

Practice Area

Truck & Semi-Truck Accidents

18 years fighting trucking companies. Former insurance defense attorney — he knows exactly how carriers build their cases, and how to dismantle them.

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Sarah L. Vance

Since 2011

Practice Area

Delivery Vehicle & Fleet Liability

Specialist in Amazon DSP, FedEx, and UPS contractor liability. Sarah has navigated complex multi-party delivery accident cases with a 94% success rate.

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James T. Okafor

Since 2014

Practice Area

Bus & Transit Accidents

First-chair litigator in 40+ bus and transit cases. James is known for his aggressive FMCSA discovery strategy and his ability to win cases other attorneys avoid.

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David M. Strauss

Since 2017

Practice Area

Commercial Fleet & Employer Liability

Corporate fleet liability expert. David holds a dual J.D./M.B.A. and understands both the legal and business pressures that shape carrier behavior in litigation.

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Why Choose Us

Six Principles
We Never Compromise

These aren’t marketing slogans. They’re the commitments we make to every client from the moment they call us.

Client-First, Always

Every decision we make is filtered through one question: what is best for the client? Not the firm’s docket, not the partner’s schedule — you.

Transparent Communication

We return calls the same day. We explain every document. We never let you wonder what’s happening in your case.

No Win, No Fee

You pay nothing unless we win. No upfront costs, no hidden fees, no financial risk to pursue the justice you deserve.

Available 24 / 7

Accidents don’t happen on business hours. Neither do we. Our intake team is available around the clock, every day of the year.

Proven Trial Record

We prepare every case for trial — because carriers know which firms will actually fight. That reputation is what drives better settlements.

Former Defense Attorney Insight

Our founding partner spent years inside insurance defense. We know exactly how carriers build their cases — and how to dismantle them before they gain traction.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

5.0

After my accident with an 18-wheeler, I had no idea where to turn. CVL took over everything — medical liens, the trucking company’s lawyers, all of it. I didn’t have to fight alone. They recovered more than I ever expected.

ER

Elena R.

Semi-Truck Accident, FL · $2.1M

5.0

Sarah Vance personally handled my case. She called me every week with updates. When the insurer tried to lowball us, she didn’t blink — she took it to the edge of trial and got us a number we couldn’t have imagined.

MT

Marcus T.

Delivery Vehicle Accident, TX · $780K

5.0

I was hit by a transit bus and the city was claiming no liability. James Okafor filed a motion that changed everything. My family received a settlement that covered all medical bills and lost income. CVL fights — period.

JL

Jerome L.

Bus & Transit Accident, NY · $1.4M

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200 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2790  ·  Miami, FL 33131

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