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Ken Bernard has professionally handled wrongful death, personal injury, and car accident cases, with million dollar resolutions. With over 32 years of trial experience, he is known throughout West Georgia and the state for his involvement in complex injury litigation, including the massive GM recall case involving faulty ignitions. He also represents local governments and others on special matters, and has served as general counsel to businesses. Ken was involved in the Melton v. GM case, which triggered the GM recall of millions of vehicles over defective ignition switches.
Ken, a University of Georgia graduate, distinguished himself as a Marine Corps Judge Advocate General (JAG). After leaving the Marines in 1992, he co-founded Sherrod & Bernard, P.C., a law firm dedicated to the seriously injured and their families.
He is a former member of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, where he served on the Executive and Compensation Committee; Chairman of the Organization and Law Committee (which oversees the legal affairs of the 31 public universities and colleges in Georgia); Chairman of the Finance and Business Operations Committee; Chairman of the Committee on Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance; and Chairman of the Health Professions and Education Committee. He served 3 terms as Chairman of the University System of Georgia Foundation, Inc.
Ken previously served as a Special Assistant Attorney General; Chairman of the Marine Corps Association of Georgia Lawyers; Vice-Chairman of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRTA), and as a member of the Governor's Development Council (GDC). He is a former member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Georgia and served on the audit committee (past member judicial evaluations committee). He is also a member of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association, American Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association, Douglas County Bar Association, and a former member of the National Association of College and University Attorneys.
He has proudly served in a variety of local civic, charitable and social organizations, where he has received recognition for his efforts on behalf of the community and region.
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Acquired: 1989
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Douglasville Office, 8470 Price Avenue, Douglasville, GA, 30134-4531
67 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Charles | February 04, 2015 | Personal Injury
I am very happy with the customer service and kindness
I was in my work vehicle when a Dodge Ram failed to obey the traffic control device and struck me. I sustained a fractured sternum as a result of the accident. I contacted Ken Bernard to help me on what to do regarding medical bills, health insurance, and insurance companies. Ken and his legal team a...
Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2013 | Personal Injury
They took all the stress off of us
My vehicle was hit head-on on I-20 where I sustained severe injuries and underwent back surgery. When medical bills began to pile up I was advised to seek legal counsel with Ken Bernard. His assistant, Hannah Field, assured me from the start that I was to concentrate on my recovery and that she and M...
Posted by Fay | May 29, 2013
The group as a whole has made my healing possible.
The law group of Sherrod & Bernard has put my life back on track. The work of Hannah Field and her professional care and detail of finance and personal concern, excellent!! Mr. Bernard’s work effort and care for his clients is very much above and beyond. The group as a whole has made my healing possi...
Posted by Doyle | May 21, 2013 | Personal Injury
maximized my insurance recovery
I was rear-ended in my work truck when a truck hit me. I treated with an orthopaedic surgeon, underwent back surgery, and a nerve block. Ken Bernard, John Sherrod, and the whole legal team at Sherrod & Bernard handled my case with care and proficiency. We were able to receive the at-fault driver’s po...
Posted by Richard | April 30, 2013 | Wills & Living Wills
A Plaintiff's Pitbull!!!
Having seen a handful of attorneys in various settings, I thought I knew what to expect from Ken Bernard... I WAS WRONG! He represented me in mediating a case involving the fabrication of a last will and testament proported to be that of my deceased mother, as well as the forging of her signature on...
"I have known Ken Bernard for many years. He is an outstanding trial attorney who focuses his practice on personal injury, car accident, and wrongful death cases. He and his firm are excellent at what they do. I have referred cases to him and he gets great results. I highly endorse Ken Bernard."
"Ken Bernard is a knowledgeable, experienced attorney that consistently obtains strong results. I don't hesitate to refer friends and family to him for all of their civil law needs."
"Ken knows what he is doing and is the one attorney in Douglas County to whom I would refer a friend or family member who needs a personal injury lawyer to take a case to trial. He likes juries, and they like him."
"Kenneth Bernard is an excellent attorney serving the west Georgia and metro area. He has an excellent reputation with his fellow lawyers and judges. Kenneth also is known for his solid commitment to zealous representation of his clients. His military background prepared him well for the tough cases that he takes on. I fully endorse Kenneth Bernard."
"Ken is a great attorney who does a tremendous amount to help out the people in his community. He is very respected and any organization or individual should be delighted to call Ken Bernard their attorney."
"Ken's abilities and reputation far exceed many trial attorneys in the personal injury arena. His quick and honest judgment make his case review skills unparalleled. The interpersonal relationship developed between himself and his client is rare among attorneys. Ken is not only a colleague, but a mentor of mine"
"Of all the attorneys I've ever worked with, Ken Bernard is the most capable, effective, with the best manner, that I've ever known. He was an outstanding mentor, boss and colleague for me in local government law, and has been a friend and colleague since I was in law school at UGA starting in 1997. I would, and do, recommend Ken to anyone looking for a lawyer in any of his practice areas. The best of the best."
"I have worked with Ken on multiple matters in the past 20 years and know him to be a highly competent, skilled litigator."
"I endorse this lawyer with great enthusiasm. Ken has a keen intellect and a passionate belief in the law. An excellent lawyer and colleague."
"Ken was opposing counsel on a complicated wrongful death matter. He did an outstanding job for his clients. His experience in personal injury and wrongful death claims really made a difference in that case."
Public finance and tax exempt finance lawyer | Dec 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Ken is an excellent advocate for governmental issuers of tax-exempt bonds in Georgia. He understands the needs of his clients and keys in on the important issues involving governmental finance."
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Circle K International, Emory Award
1999
Georgia Distinguished Leadership Recipient, Kiwanis
1999
Georgia F. Hixson Fellowship Award, Georgia F. Hixson Fellowship
1997
Outstanding Kiwanian, Kiwanian
1996
Outstanding Kiwanian, Kiwanian
1992
Navy Achievement Medal, USMC
1992
Meritorious Unit Commendation, USMC
1990
National Defense Service Medal, USMC
1992 - Present
Managing Partner, Sherrod & Bernard
1987 - 1996
JAG, United States Marine Corps
2012 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaBoard of Governors
2010 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
West Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Metro Atlanta County Attorneys AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Douglas County, Ga.County Attorney
1993 - Present
Marine Corps Association of Georgia LawyersMember
1992 - Present
Douglas County Chamber of CommerceMember
1990 - Present
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
1989 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1989 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
United States District Court Northern District of Georgia
1989 - Present
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
1989 - Present
Superior and State Courts of Georgia
1989 - Present
The Georgia Court of Appeals
1989 - Present
Supreme Court of Georgia
1989 - Present
Douglas County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Executive and Compensation Committee of the University System of Georgia Board of RegentsMember
2011 - 2012
Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of University System of Georgia Board of RegentsChairman
2010 - 2011
Health Professions and Education Committee of the University System of Georgia Board of RegentsChairman
2010 - 2013
University System of Georgia Foundation, Inc.Chairman, Board of Trustees
2008 - 2014
National Association of College and University AttorneysMember
2008 - 2010
Organization and Law Committee of the University System of Georgia Board of RegentsChairman
2007 - 2014
Board of Regents, University System of GeorgiaRegent
2003 - 2007
Georgia Regional Transportation AuthorityBoard Member, Vice Chairman
2003 - 2007
Governor's Development CouncilMember
1998 - 2009
Douglas County Board of EducationGeneral Counsel
1998 - 1999
Chapel Hills Golden K of KiwanisFounder and Charter Member
1998 - 1999
Georgia District of Kiwanis InternationalPast Distinguished Lieutenant Governor, Division 20
1998 - 2009
Georgia Council of School AttorneysMember
1998 - 2009
National Association of School AttorneysMember
1996 - 1997
Douglas County Kiwanis ClubPast Distinguished President
1995 - 2003
Seventh Congressional District Military Academy Review BoardMember
1994 - 1995
Eagle Club of Douglas CountyCharter Member
1994 - 1995
Marine Corps Association of Georgia LawyersPast Chairman
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