Kelley Kronenberg, a diverse, full-service business law firm, announced that Joseph A. Cafaro and Roger C. Simmons have joined the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office as attorneys.

Mr. Cafaro focuses his practice on Third Party Insurance Defense and General Liability. Prior to joining Kelley Kronenberg, he was a Senior Associate at a statewide corporate defense firm handling Complex Commercial Litigation, Contract Disputes and General Liability claims. His background includes the handing of all aspects of litigation and his past clients have included corporate entities ranging in size from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies, as well as individuals and educational institutions.

Mr. Cafaro earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Florida, the United States District for the Southern District of Florida, New Jersey and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. 

Mr. Simmons focuses his practice on Workers’ Compensation defense and has more than two decades of experience in this area. He has handled Workers’ Compensation matters for various law firms, including Kelley Kronenberg, and has served as In-house Counsel for several insurance carriers. His background includes numerous wins in Final Hearings as well as presenting Oral Arguments to the First District Court of Appeal. Additionally, he owned and operated his own law firm in which he practiced Estate Planning, Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability/SSI, and Unemployment Compensation.

Mr. Simmons earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor degree from St. Thomas University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Florida.