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Gary Lynn Fernandes Jr.
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Biography
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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Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
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Fernandes and Fernandes, P.A.
2550 Southwest 76th Street #150, Gainesville, FL, 32608
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Posted by Brenda | September 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
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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, 2020Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review Brenda. We also wish there was a way to speed up the process!
Gary Lynn Fernandes Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Fernandes is a kind-hearted attorney who is not afraid of hard work."
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."
Matthew Carrillo
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
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