Experience
Erica Whittler is a Senior Litigating Attorney at Cabanas Law Firm, where she practices exclusively family law. For more than 15 years, Erica has handled all types of family-law cases, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, child support, modifications, and enforcement actions. She is committed to providing thoughtful, practical, and compassionate representation while advocating zealously for her clients and their families.
In the summer of 2008, Erica served as a University of Miami Hope Fellow at Legal Aid in the Domestic Violence Division, gaining valuable experience assisting individuals facing some of the most challenging circumstances in their lives.
From 2010 to 2011, Erica served as a University of Miami Legal Corps Fellow, working as an attorney for H.E.L.P., Inc. (HIV Education and Law Project). She provided free legal services to HIV-positive individuals in Miami Beach and Miami, Florida, assisting clients with housing disputes, immigration matters, and family-law matters. She also partnered with the City of Miami’s HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS) program to assist HOPWA clients with their legal needs.
From 2018 to 2024, Erica served on the Executive Board of Directors of KidSide, Inc. During her tenure, she served as Vice President of Development, Secretary, Chair of the Fundraising and Development Committee, Co-Chair of the Havana Nights Committee, and Co-Chair of the Give Miami Day Committee.
Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Erica is a very passionate Michigan Wolverines fan. Go Blue!
Beyond his legal practice, Sergio holds a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do & is a certified RYT 200 Yoga Instructor registered with the Yoga Alliance. His dedication to discipline, physical balance & mindfulness directly informs his legal practice, bringing calm reassurance & structured poise to high-stress negotiations. He is also an avid dog lover.
Law School: University of Miami School of Law (J.D. 2010)
Undergraduate: University of Michigan (B.A. 2007 – major in History of Art)

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