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Stephen Berlin is a seasoned workers' compensation lawyer based in Florida, with an impressive 30+ years of experience in the field. His legal practice is solely focused on handling workers' compensation claims, and he is highly regarded as an expert in this area.
During his career, Stephen spent 17 years creating and managing the in-house legal department of a significant Florida workers' compensation carrier. He obtained his law degree and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Florida, and his undergraduate degree from the prestigious Vanderbilt University.
Stephen is a highly sought-after speaker and has delivered over 100 seminars throughout Florida. His clients benefit from his steadfast commitment to providing them with a comprehensive understanding of all legal aspects of their case. He prepares his clients for the strategies employed by insurance adjusters, who often aim to reduce their benefits and diminish the value of their claim. Although insurance companies frequently claim to prioritize their clients' best interests, Stephen knows firsthand that this is often not the case. Insurance adjusters frequently scrutinize claims to find reasons to reject or reduce benefits, despite the worker's entitlement to compensation. In such cases, injured workers are often wrongfully denied benefits, but legal remedies exist to obtain the compensation they deserve.
Stephen firmly believes in empowering his clients with the necessary knowledge and resources to counteract these tactics and ensure they receive their entitled benefits, rather than what the insurance adjuster deems appropriate.
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
70%
8,000 cases
Slip and Fall Accident
15%
Trucking Accident
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019 2017 2016
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 9 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Berlin Law Firm
1511 N. Westshore Blvd, Suite 250, Tampa, FL, 33607
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200 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34236
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1980 Central Ave., Saint Petersburg, FL, 33712
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Posted by Annette Davis | March 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing law firm!!!!!!
This is the most friendly helpful firm that I have even had the pleasure to meet. Steve was very understanding he listens and then gives advise. However, he gives you a voice and a ear when facing diffcult times. He took my case when three others won't and won. I will and have recommended him to frie...
Posted by Michael Cerroni | December 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Will be with you through it all
Very understanding, and not difficult to get a hold of. One of my favorite things about having Stephen as my lawyer is he will be with you 100% of the way; this law group is not one to pass you around from one person to another when you want answers. They are always a simple phone call away and right...
Posted by Richard | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Workers compensation
I researched Stephen to represent me in my workers comp claim. He has 17 years of experience in workers compensation. I met with him and he was very professional and knowledgeable. So I chose Stephen to represent me in my case. We are still a work in progress but it's been a joy haven Stephen and his...
Posted by Wallace | October 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
WORKERS COMP CASE
I retained Steve Berlin for my workers comp case. Although it is early in my case, he came to my home for my free initial consultation (the day after calling him and he was early), after my wife and I consulted with him for over an hour about my case....We retained his services. His assistant Riley...
Posted by Phil | October 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney
High quality legal representation!
A friend of mine encouraged me to meet with Stephen after I expressed dissatisfaction with my current legal representation. I had been experiencing issues getting my questions answer in a reasonable time frame. It was taking weeks at a time to have a any communication with my attorney what so ever. M...
Stephen S. Berlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"Steve and I worked together at the same firm for years. I witnessed his hard work and dedication to his clients. He uses his legal knowledge to zealously advocate for his clients' rights. I highly recommend him."
"I have worked directly with Mr. Berlin on numerous occasions in my capacity as a Workers’ Compensation private mediator. Mr. Berlin is an outstanding attorney with good moral character who possesses the skills, knowledge and experience as a litigator whom I would recommend without reservation."
"After practicing on cases with and against him for more than 20 years and counting, I can say with certainty Steve is one of the best lawyers that practices in the field of workers' compensation here in Florida. He has flourished on both sides first on defense and now fighting for injured workers. Truly among the brightest in our field."
"Steve is a very experienced and hardworking attorney who cares about getting the best outcome for his clients."
"Steve is an excellent litigator with many years of experience in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Stephen Berlin as both an opposing counsel and a member of the workers' compensation bar generally for many years. During that time, he has exhibited all of the qualities that make a great lawyer. He is highly competent, honest and ethical, and a pleasure to deal with. Stephen is truly a credit to our profession. I am happy to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have litigated against Steve for many years. He is an excellent attorney, a man of his word and a true professional."
"Highly skilled and knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."
"I've had the privilege of knowing Steve for well over twenty years. I've always found him to be proactive, knowledgeable, industrious, and supremely ethical. As such, he is nothing short of a credit to our profession. I wholeheartedly endorse Steve."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is a very good lawyer, who knows the law and is a strong advocate for his clients."
"I highly endorse Stephen in the area of worker's compensation law. Who better to fight for your case then the guy that used to work for the insurance company and knows the inns-and-outs. I endorse him without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Fraud Advocate Award, Zenith
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Managing Attorney, Berlin Law Firm
1999 - 2016
Managing Attorney, Zenith Insurance Co.
1995 - 1999
Associate Attorney, Newman, Levine & Metzler, PA
Associations
2016 - Present
Georgia State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Florida BarMember
Collier County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Workers' Compensation Settlement
$6,500,000
Workers' Compensation Settlement
$2,937,902
Workers' Compensation Settlement
$587,497
S. Williams v. Mckesson Drug
Polston v. Hurricane Island
Favorable
Education
2002
University of Florida
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1994
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
Vanderbilt University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Zenith Seminar
Workers Compensation Caselaw Update
Publications
2016
Berlinlawfirm.com
Right to Choose your Doctor in Workers Compensation Cases
2016
Berlinlawfirm.com
Workers Compensation Mediations in Florida
2016
2016
Berlinlawfirm.com
10 Key Steps to a Successful Workers' Compensation Claim
2008
Naples Daily News
When your home is not your castle
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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Q&A
Insurance company settle with my lawyer and we agreed the check was sent to my lawyer how long it takes me to receive my part ?
31 Jul 2024
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Can I fight this?
28 Oct 2021
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Doctor put me at mmi and never assessed my injury and returned me to fullduty.
29 Jun 2018