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Jeanmarie Whalen is an experienced civil trial lawyer and shareholder in the law firm of Domnick Cunningham & Whalen. She has a statewide and national practice devoted solely to representing the victims of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death. Ms. Whalen litigates complex cases and specializes in trucking, automobile, aviation, maritime, bicycle, as well as motorcycle and pedestrian accidents. She has first chaired trials resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts and obtained in excess of over 30 multi-million dollar recoveries for her clients. Ms. Whalen currently holds leadership positions statewide and nationally, serving on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Florida Justice Association, co-chair of the AAJ Election Committee and as Vice Chair of AAJ’s Trucking Litigation Group. She has achieved an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the field of personal injury, Florida “Super Lawyers” and as a “Top Lawyer” by the South Florida Legal Guide multiple times. Ms. Whalen is also the 2017 recipient of the Justice Barbara Pariente Award, presented to an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to promoting women in the legal community through their efforts, innovation and leadership.
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2401 PGA Blvd, Suite 140, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410-3515
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Posted by Jo-Ann | June 22, 2014 | Personal Injury
Trustworthy, Compassionate and Gets Results
My husband sustained very severe injuries shortly after we arrived in the Palm Beach Gardens area and I did not know where to turn. I was referred to Jeanmarie Whalen and she took charge. Jeanmarie stepped in and effectively dealt with the insurance companies while protecting the integrity of our cl...
Posted by John | January 20, 2013 | Personal Injury
Jeanmarie Whalen - An Excellent Attorney
My wife and I were new to Florida when I was injured. I was in intensive care for weeks and we had no idea how to navigate through all the new Florida-specific provisions for handling insurance or filing a claim. Jeanmarie Whalen was recommeded to us and we are so glad to have chosen her. Ms. Wh...
"Jeanmarie Whalen is one of the best trial lawyers in the country. She is known for her knowledge of the law and her passion for Justice. She is on the cutting edge of trial law and her results in the courtroom are fabulous. I wholeheartedly endorse her."
Personal injury lawyer
2019
Personal Injury – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2018
Trucking Trial Lawyers Association Top 10, The National Trial Lawyers
2018 - Present
American Association for JusticeChair-Elect, Trucking Litigation Group
2018 - Present
American Association for JusticeTreasurer, Bus Litigation Group
2018 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers ( Martin County Chapter)Member
2017 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember, Public Affairs Committee
2016 - Present
American Association for JusticeCo-Chair, Election Committee
2011 - Present
American Association for JusticeBoard of Governors
2011 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationBoard of Governors
2000 - Present
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2017 - 2018
American Association for JusticeVice-Chair, Trucking Litigation Group
2017 - 2018
American Association for JusticeSecretary, Bus Litigation Group
2016 - 2017
American Association for JusticeSecretary, Trucking Litigation Group
1999 - 2000
Florida Association for Women LawyersPresident
1996 - 1997
Florida Justice AssociationChair, Women’s Caucus
1996 - 1998
Florida Association for Women Lawyers ( Palm Beach County Chapter)President
$1 million pre-trial settlement
$2,700,000 Jury Verdict
$3,000,000 Jury Verdict
$3,577,378 JURY VERDICT
$3,100,000 SETTLEMENT
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Using Rules to Maximize Damages in the Bus Crash Cases
2018
Women Trial Lawyers Panel
2018
Rules of the Road in Big Truck Cases
2018
Mediation and Negotiation Strategy in Truck Cases
2017
Proving Damages to get the Big Verdict
2017
Pre-Mediation Preparation
2015
Navigating the Trucking Case
2015
Using Experts in your Trucking Case
2015
Deposing and Cross-Examining the Truck Driver in the Parked/Stopped/Slowed Truck Case
2014
Experts: Using Rules To Prove The Tractor Trailer Crash Case
2014
Preparing the Truck Crash Case For Trial
2013
Hell on the Highways Seminar
2013
Transportation Litigation
2012
Ten Tips For Better Mediation
2012
Debunking the Defense Trucking Expert’s Theories
2012
Conspicuity, Experts & Lighting Up the Reptile
2012
Mediation in the New Millennium
2012
Negotiating Pressure Points: How To Move An Offer From Good To Great
2011
Debunking the Defendant’s Trucking Expert’s Theories
2011
Tractor Trailer Accident Litigation
2011
Litigating Truck Accident Cases
2012
2011
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