Gary Lynn Fernandes Jr.

Gary Lynn Fernandes Jr.

4.8
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 15 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury

4432 NW 23rd Ave Suite 9, Gainesville, FL

About Gary

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fernandes and Fernandes, P.A.

4432 NW 23rd Ave Suite 9, Gainesville, FL, 32606-6560

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Gary Lynn Fernandes Jr.'s Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3) 4 star (1)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Rebecca | August 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A straight talker

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... up front, I highly recommend him, A +

Posted by Juanna | September 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

GARY will GET IT DONE for you!

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 ...and get back with me. Finally after 12+ months I caught said Attorney walking into his office and he told me that he had done nothing except file the appeal and had not even touched my case since then. Stated the reason was because his "accident" cases brought in alot more money than the SSDI's! SAY WHAT??? He handed me my file and told me GOID LUCK. I called GARY the very next day. Had my Initial Consult in 3 days, had an Appeals Hearing withing 3 1/2 months in Jacksonville before a Judge and was approved two weeks after my Appeals Hearing. In 4 months, Gary refiled the Appeal, did the legwork, represented me in Court and won my case. FOUR MONTHS!! NOTE: Gary represented my Brother for SSDI also. Same time frame, but he got my Brother APPROVED BEFORE the Appeals Court date. YES, Gary Fernandez, Jr., is a VERY capable, knowledgeable Attorney that will do the very best at getting you what you deserve!!

Gary Fernandes

Replied last September 14, 2020

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We greatly appreciate it!

Posted by Wendy | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A gift from God!

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...eve me- I am alive & functional today because he fought so vigorously for me.

Gary Fernandes

Replied last September 14, 2020

Thank you so much Wendy for taking the time to write this review!

Posted by Brenda | January 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Lawyer

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.

Gary Fernandes

Replied last September 14, 2020

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!

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Gary Lynn Fernandes Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Fyler

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Fernandes is a kind-hearted attorney who is not afraid of hard work."

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Matthew Carrillo

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Matthew Carrillo

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Best of Awards- Lawyer/ Law Firm Finalist, The Gainesville Sun

2021

Fave! 2020 Finalist- Best Law Firm, Our Town Magazine

Work Experience

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

Associations

2020 - Present

Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, Inc.

Member

Education

2009

Florida Coastal School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

2006

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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