Shantanu Patel is an experienced litigator with a diverse background in civil litigation, insurance defense, first-party insurance disputes, and criminal prosecution. Licensed to practice in both Florida and Illinois, he brings a trial-ready perspective to every matter, having managed cases from pre-suit investigation through final resolution.
His background includes work in personal injury litigation, insurance defense, and jury trial advocacy. Before joining Hartley Law Group, Shantanu served as an Assistant State Attorney, worked on complex civil litigation at a national plaintiff firm, handled first-party insurance disputes for a major Florida home insurer, and represented insurance companies, insureds, and governmental entities at a local AV-rated law firm.
Raised in St. Petersburg, Shantanu is deeply connected to the Tampa Bay area and brings both technical litigation experience and practical courtroom insight to his work.
Donelle White
Donelle A. White is a dedicated attorney known for her compassion, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice. A Pennsylvania native, she earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Albright College before going on to study law at Temple University.
Donelle began her legal career in Philadelphia, where she built a strong foundation in both defense and plaintiff work. In 1993, she relocated to Florida, continuing her legal practice while becoming an active member of her community through various charitable endeavors.
Outside the practice of law, Donelle enjoys the Florida sunshine and exploring new destinations with her husband.
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Managing Partner
Hartley Law Group is led by Josh Hartley, a Florida-based trial attorney whose practice focuses on civil litigation. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2015, Josh brings more than a decade of experience handling complex litigation in both state and federal courts.
Josh concentrates his practice on matters involving automobile liability, bad faith litigation, coverage disputes, and medical malpractice. He has extensive experience across all phases of litigation and significant appellate experience, including appeals before the Florida Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and five of Florida’s six District Courts of Appeal.
Prior to founding Hartley Law Group, Josh spent the first ten years of his practice focusing primarily on bad faith litigation and coverage disputes. He worked for one of Florida’s preeminent bad faith law firms for five years before later working directly with Kansas Gooden, prior to her appointment to the Third District Court of Appeal.
This background provides Josh with a comprehensive understanding of litigation strategy from multiple perspectives.
Josh is admitted to practice in:
The Florida Bar
United States District Court – Northern District of Florida
United States District Court – Middle District of Florida
United States District Court – Southern District of Florida
United States Court of Appeals – Eleventh Circuit
Throughout his career, Josh has developed a reputation for careful preparation, strategic thinking, and direct communication. He works closely with clients to understand both the legal issues involved and the broader goals at stake, ensuring representation that is informed, responsive, and results-driven.
