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Gary L. Fernandes Jr., a third generation Gainesville lawyer, is a partner at Fernandes and Fernandes P.A. He specializes in all civil law including Social Security disability, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Car Accidents and Probate. Gary graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Criminology and Florida Coastal School of Law. Before practicing, he worked at the Alachua County Clerk of Court as an evidence clerk, the State Attorney's Office in the 8th Judicial Circuit as a legal intern, and the Public Defender's Office, 4th Judicial Circuit as a law clerk .
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4432 NW 23rd Ave Suite 9, Gainesville, FL, 32606-6560
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Posted by Rebecca | August 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I hired Gary after SSD turned me down after I had already waited 2 years , He gave me a great sense of relief to know that this is the norm now, He put me at ease knowing that he had my back even if they turned me down AGAIN !! He talked plainly so as I could easily understand, and charged me nothing...
Posted by Juanna | September 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I retained Gary after firing an Attorney in Lake City, FL I retained said Attorney to file my 1st SSDI appeal. After I retained the Lake City Attorney, months went by and I never heard from him. He would not return my calls, would not see me. Just having his staff tell me he would find out the delay ...
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Posted by Wendy | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Fernandes saved my life, literally. I had been in a near fatal car wreck & was in a wheelchair for 18 months. He fought tirelessly for me, and was able to secure enough benefits to keep me afloat. I recommend him very highly. He knows how to navigate the Social Security system like no other. Beli...
Thank you so much Wendy for taking the time to write this review!
Posted by Brenda | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Fernandez kept me apprised of each step I needed to do with my disability case. He explained fully what I was to expect. Although I did feel that things did not go very fast, as it was 2 1/2 years before I was able to get this case settled.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review Brenda. We also wish there was a way to speed up the process!
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 27
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"I endorse this lawyer. Gary is always available to answer my questions about Social Security Disability cases. He is as qualified as it gets in that field."
Workers compensation lawyer
2021
Best of Awards- Lawyer/ Law Firm Finalist, The Gainesville Sun
2021
Fave! 2020 Finalist- Best Law Firm, Our Town Magazine
2010 - Present
Partner, Fernandes and Fernandes, P.A.
2009 - 2010
Evidence Clerk, Alachua County Clerk of the Court
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Juvenile Division, State Attorney's Office 8th Judicial Circuit
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, First Response Unit, Public Defender, 4th Judicial Circuit
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Law Offices of Davis and Fernandes
2020 - Present
Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Inc.Member
2009
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2006
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English