With a reputation built on more than 20 years of legal expertise, Nyasha Seale has emerged as a powerhouse in property insurance law, liability oversight, and complex claims litigation. She currently serves as vice president and litigation claims counsel at Heritage Property & Casualty Co., a position she stepped into in 2022. In this position, she oversees two managing attorneys and plays a critical role in reviewing litigation, assessing cases for trial or settlement, and guiding strategic legal decisions.
Ms. Seale’s journey with Heritage Insurance has been marked by steady progression and impact. Before assuming her current role, she served as managing litigation counsel in 2022 and lead litigation counsel from 2021 to 2022. From 2019 to 2021, she was senior staff counsel, known for her ability to take a big-picture approach to litigation and make decisions that align legal strategy with company goals.
Prior to joining Heritage, Ms. Seale was of counsel at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP from 2017 to 2019 and a partner at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer P.A. from 2016 to 2017. Her legal roots trace back to her time as an associate at The Rock Law Group, where she worked from 2011 to 2015. Before entering the legal field, she spent nearly a decade as a project engineer and branch manager at Professional Service Industries Inc., from 2000 to 2008, giving her a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
Ms. Seale’s academic foundation includes earning a Bachelor of Science in civil and architectural engineering from the University of Miami in 2000, followed by a Juris Doctor from Emory University School of Law in 2011. She is also a licensed professional engineer and a member of the Georgia Bar.
Reflecting on her path, Ms. Seale always had an interest in law, but she chose to begin with a degree that would offer stability regardless of where life took her. Engineering appealed to both her interests and her practical mindset. After working in the field for several years and becoming a licensed professional engineer, she eventually made the decision to pursue law.
Among Ms. Seale’s proudest achievements is securing a direct verdict—an extremely rare outcome in litigation, achieved by fewer than 1% of attorneys. She credits her success to persistence, sacrifice, and the many mentors who guided her along the way. One of the most influential figures in her life has been her mother, who, despite raising nine children, returned to law school in her 50s and eventually became a judge. Today, she serves as president of her court, and her example taught Ms. Seale that it is never too late to pursue your goals.
Ms. Seale notes that her path has also required personal sacrifices. Taking her current role meant relocating from Orlando to Tampa, which placed her far from family and added a three-hour, one-way commute. However, she has found that success is about doing the work, embracing the hard parts, and staying focused on the bigger picture.
Outside of the courtroom, Ms. Seale remains active in her community, supporting organizations such as Case Made, Second Harbor, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Angel Tree. In 2017, her dedication was recognized with the Outstanding Excellence in Dedication of Professionalism and Achievement for Women award from the National Association of Professional Women.
Looking to the future, Ms. Seale aspires to obtain a C-suite position. One of the driving forces behind her decision to go to law school was a desire to bridge the gap between legal advice and business outcomes, as she saw too many instances where lawyers prioritized billing over what was truly in a company’s best interest. Her long-term vision is to serve in a role where she can guide corporate legal strategy with integrity and insight, ensuring the legal department is not just a cost center but a trusted partner in decision-making.