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Clifford K. Wells
also known as Cliff Wells
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About Clifford
Biography
Hi, I’m Clifford Wells and thank you for taking the time to check out my attorney bio. For the last 2 decades, I’ve worked as a personal injury lawyer pursuing claims on behalf of my clients in Pinellas, FL. I’m highly experienced with automobile collisions, tractor trailer accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrians who have been hit by a car, workplace accidents, faulty or defective products, negligent maintenance or repairs of property (premises liability), and slip and fall claims.
Out of approximately 118,784 attorneys in Florida, only 1,037 of us have been Certified as an expert by the Florida Bar for Civil Trial. These are the only attorneys that can use “B.C.S.” after their name, which stands for Board Certified Specialist. I have extensive experience fighting insurance companies for failing to adequately reimburse their insureds and refusing to pay injury claims for injured people in cases ranging from injury, wrongful death, uninsured/underinsured motorist, homeowners insurance, and other property damage claims.
I attend ongoing training and education as well as spend countless hours studying and perfecting negotiation and trial strategies. I am genuinely interested in the intricacies of negotiations and trial presentation. Although people sometimes make fun of me for it, I actually read books about trial technique and strategy while I’m on vacation.
I personally work with all of my clients. It’s a philosophy I’ve followed throughout my career as a personal injury lawyer and it’s a philosophy we take very seriously at our law firm. Simply put: we believe cases are worth more when they are handled by an attorney. I make sure clients can reach me directly, and I frequently call clients directly to let them know how their cases are progressing and to obtain the information I need to maximize the value of their claims. We don’t operate a “mill,” where clients rarely are able to speak to an attorney.
Prior to obtaining my Law Degree, I earned a Bachelors of Science in Occupational Safety and Health where I was trained in the standards of safety for large corporations, the role that insurance corporations play, and learned the necessity of holding negligent parties responsible for their actions to encourage safe practices.
I handle the entire personal injury and wrongful death litigation process, from meeting in person with new clients through final judgment after jury trials.
I try cases before juries and judges. I handle cases in both Federal and State Courts throughout the State of Florida, serving clients from Key West to the Panhandle, in cities including St. Petersburg, Tampa, Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park, St. Pete Beach, Orlando, Gainesville, Tallahassee, St. Augustine, Boca Raton, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 23 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 25 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Herman & Wells
5701 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park, FL, 33781
hermanwells.com/our-firm/clifford-wells/Herman & Wells
17755 US Highway 19 N, Suite 225, Clearwater, FL, 33764
hermanwells.com/our-firm/clifford-wells/Online Presence
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Clifford K. Wells's Reviews
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Posted by Mercedes | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Cliff was great handling my case
I am glad I choose Herman &Wells as my law firm. I had a great experience dealing with Cliff and his staff and how they handle my case. They were great to work with, they respond to messages and email in a timely manner. they keep you informed, give great advise and take care of all the details.
Posted by Max | July 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Cliff is a fighter and will fight for you!
We chose Herman and Wells after having an accident with a semi and it was the best choice I could have made. They were responsive and communicated continuously with me. I can honestly say that Cliff went above and beyond his duty and was excellent. I admire his tenaciousness and drive to fight for...
Posted by Meredith | April 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Professional, smart and responsive
Clifford Wells is an amazing attorney that is not only professional but extremely personable. He was always available, knew my case inside and out, and was able to relate to me on a personal level where he even knew the names of my family members. He has a reputation of being unafraid to bring cases ...
Posted by Julie | January 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Absolutely the best
My wife and I were involved in a serious traffic accident. I checked out and contacted several attorneys on Avvo, and Cliff was the first to volunteer to get to the scene and "take over," which he did with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. This is a young man who is obviously highly...
Posted by cilimi7 | January 28, 2014
A lawyer who cares!
Clifford Wells is an an attorney who cares for his clients. He takes a personal interest in you. You actually get to talk to him not an associate (although his staff is more than competent and responsive). He won't sugar coat his take on your case. That means your time and his is not wasted. I highly...
Clifford K. Wells's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. As a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Cliff has the proven skills to provide his clients excellent representation in all areas of personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance dispute litigation. Cliff is an experienced and effective negotiator and litigator, both important skills to have in this area of the law."
"Clifford Wells is an experienced and compassionate advocate."
"I endorse Cliff Wells and can confidently say that for injury related matters in Florida he is the guy I call."
"I endorse Clifford. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer as I have known him for over 15 years. Cliff is a dedicated, hard working attorney that puts his clients' needs first. He is a credit to the Florida legal community."
"I endorse Mr. Wells as I know he will competently and aggressively pursue recoveries for his personal injury clients."
"Mr. Wells is a talented lawyer and one of the most respected personal injury attorney in Florida. He regularly obtains significant results in the areas of serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation. I endorse Cliff for anyone in Florida who needs an aggressive lawyer that will obtain a positive outcome on their case."
"I have known Cliff for about 15 years. I have watched him grow from a young lawyer into a seasoned veteran. I would be honored to try cases side by side with Cliff."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
"I endorse Clifford Wells without reservation. He is a great trial lawyer, who has compassion for his clients. He is innovative, skillful, and honorable, I would not hesitate to hire Cliff to represent me in an injury claim."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Wells has a wealth of knowledge concerning personal injury law and how the legal system actually operates. In addition, he personally handles his cases and meets with his clients, as opposed to using a farm of paralegals as many large personal injury firms do."
"Cliff is extremely thorough and has developed a high level of knowledge and experience in personal injury litigation. I have also observed Cliff interact with his clients and I believe he does so with respect and empathy for their situation. Cliff is committed to his clients’ cases and he won't back down if he believes in his client’s cause."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Board Certification in Civil Trial, Florida Bar
2016
Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Stars, Superlawyers
2013
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Superlawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Attorney, Herman & Wells, P.A.
2007 - 2015
President, Clifford K. Wells, P.A.
2005 - 2007
Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Frank D. Butler
2002 - 2005
Associate Attorney, The Jeeves Law Group
Associations
2010 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)Member
2004 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Florida BarMember
2001 - Present
Missouri BarMember
2004 - 2007
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Verdict $936,622.15
Verdict for the Plaintiff for $85,576.00.
Jury rendered verdict of $201,272.63 reduced by 30% for comparative negligence. Post trial motions for costs, fees, collateral sources pending at time of this post.
Settled during trial
Settled during trial
JURY VERDICT FOR THE PLAINTIFF
Education
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
Premises Liability
2011
Updates in personal injury law
2010
Insurance coverage from a plaintiff personal injury attorney's perspective
Publications
2000
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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