
ATTORNEYS
Herdman & Vicari, P.A.
Mark has extensive experience handling a variety of employment matters and has been representing educators for over 35 years
BRANDEN M. VICARI
EXPERIENCE
Branden joined the firm in 2013 after serving as a felony trial prosecutor in Volusia County, Florida. Branden's primary focus is representing clients in criminal, education, and professional license litigation matters. Branden handles disciplinary matters involving school personnel and licensed professionals throughout all of Florida.
DISTINCTIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
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Admitted to the Florida Bar - 2010
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - 2014
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Super Lawyers Rising Star - 2017-2022
EDUCATION
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University of South Florida, B.A., Finance - 2007
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Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., - 2010 (Honors: Advanced Advocacy 2010)
WHEN HE’S NOT WORKING HARD FOR CLIENTS…
Branden enjoys running, playing ice hockey, and spending time with his wife and son.

Kelly L. Vicari
EXPERIENCE
Kelly joined the firm in 2026 and is Board Certified in City, County, and Local Government Law. She previously practiced for more than 12 years in the areas of civil litigation and workers’ compensation at the Pinellas County Attorney’s Office, representing Pinellas County and its Constitutional Officers including the Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, and Property Appraiser. Prior to that, Kelly served as a felony trial prosecutor in Volusia County, Florida.
Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge and trial experience to her representation of clients in education and professional license litigation matters, workers’ compensation matters, and personal injury matters.
DISTINCTIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
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Admitted to the Florida Bar - 2011
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Board Certified in City, County, and Local Government Law - 2019
EDUCATION
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Central Michigan University, B.A.A., Public Relations - 2008
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Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., - 2010 (Member of Georgetown National White Collar Crime Mock Trial Championship Team)
WHEN SHE’S NOT WORKING HARD FOR CLIENTS…
Kelly is a yogi and enjoys traveling with her husband and son.

