Martin John Hernandez

Martin John Hernandez

also known as Mark Hernandez, Mark Fernandez

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Car accident Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Motorcycle Accident ... +2 more

3002 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL

About Martin

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 60%

Aggressive representation for car accident victims injured by negligent drivers—from start to finish.

26 years | 4,000 cases

60%
Motorcycle Accident 10%

Aggressive representation for motorcyclists injured by negligent drivers

26 years | 100 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

Aggressive representation for catastrophic personal injury victims, including pedestrian, bicycle, e-scooter, and other serious accident claims

26 years | 100 cases

10%
Trucking Accident 10%

Aggressive representation for victims injured in trucking accidents caused by negligent drivers and trucking companies.

26 years | 100 cases

10%
Wrongful Death 10%

Aggressive representation for families pursuing justice after fatal accidents caused by negligence. The survivors of a wrongful death accident deserve compensation in order to pay all upcoming bills, expenses and the loss of love and affection.

26 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Martin J. Hernandez, P.A.

3002 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33609

Martin J. Hernandez, P.A.

13301 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite A-2, Tampa, FL, 33618

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Martin John Hernandez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

259 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 25 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Heather | July 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Heather Kuhla

Martin Hernandez is hands down the most professional yet compassionate lawyer I have ever encountered. From the moment you meet with Martin, in my case it was an initial consultation, you are put completely at ease. Martin is expert level in specific regards to knowing the law, knowing avenues that... can be taken and has outstanding connects to other experts in the field. Martin upholds the highest integrity and professionalism, winning time and time again with class and humility. I think the world of Martin because he gave me my life back at a time when I was very unsure about a specific and vital outcome. Martin also has an extensive network of lawyers who specialize in a variety of types of law, so he makes sure your needs are met. Martin knows all the right people and has the perfect recipe for getting the job done and getting the client ultimate justice.

Posted by Ellen | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best Auto Accident Attorney near me in Tampa Florida!

This is arguably one of the best lawyers for auto accidents in Tampa Florida. I referred a friend to Mr. Hernandez who was severely hurt after a car accident and he met with Mr. Hernandez in person. Mr. Hernandez explained the law and what to expect. Everything he described and explained to came true.... He offered us a list of doctors by his house and let us choose the one we wanted. We then called the doctor and because Mr. Hernandez was our attorney, he got us in right away. I’m very happy that we chose Mr. Hernandez and I would recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Fabian | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best and Fantastic!

Mr. Hernandez is THE BEST lawyer we can hire for a case. If you're seeking the best legal service to get your case dismissed, Martin should be on top of the short list of the lawyers you ought to contact. With his experiences,excellent legal strategy planned out according to the situation we were fac...ing, the case was dismissed - the best outcome anyone could hope for.

Posted by Kathy | October 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best attorney ever!!

When I had my accident I was hurt bad and so scared. This was the second accident I had and the first one I hired a large firm that I never got calls back from, was just a number, and ended up getting next to nothing at the end! I am so blessed to have called martin Hernandez! His paralegal Yvonne an...d loliette are sweet and answered my questions. Martin got me the most amount of money I could get from the insurance company (policy limits?) because he knows how to fight the insurance companies. He knew everything about my case and guided me throughout my treatment. I totally trust martin and am so glad i went to him. You couldn't ask for a better attorney !

Posted by Phillip | October 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Very profesional

I am very pleased with my decision in hiring Martin to help me with my recent case. This process can seem extremely overwhelming and confusing, and Attorney Martin was very professional and informative, guiding me through the process of steps that I needed to take in order to be proactive.

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Martin John Hernandez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sema Yildirim

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin is a great attorney and cares about his clients. He always goes the extra mile and treats his clients like they are family. Martin always fights for the best results and does not back down when things get difficult. He has been handling auto accidents for more than a decade and is well experienced and respected."

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Daniel Fernandez

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation. His knowledge exceeds others who claim to handle auto accidents. I endorse this lawyer."

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Fernando Perez

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is without hesitation that I endorse Martin Hernandez for any Personal Injury matter. Over the past years I have had occasion to work with Mr. Hernandez' firm on a number of matters. As a result, I have personal knowledge of the diligence and energy with which he represents his clients, his level of legal knowledge, and the results he is able to get for his clients. Based on this experience, I have referred several friends to Martin and they have all been very pleased with the representation and results."

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Steven Wenzel

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known him for a decade. He is very vigilant about intrusions into his clients' rights and acts swiftly and aggressively to protect those rights"

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Gregory Vaughan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have referred several criminal defense matters and one personal injury matter to Mr. Hernandez--and in each case he produced quality results. Also, I received positive feedback from the Clients I referred to him--which is a bonus. His office is professional and efficient--you really can't go wrong hiring Mr. Hernandez. I highly recommend him and his firm."

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Hubbell Losson

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of consulting with Martin Hernandez on both personal injury cases as well as criminal defense matters. I am always impressed with Mr. Hernandez's "no-nonsense" style and his aptitude for practical solutions. I recently referred Mr. Hernandez a personal injury case and I was thoroughly impressed with his knowledge and his swift handling of the case. The client was extremely happy with Mr. Hernandez."

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Jon Deem

Unknown lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Martin since before he was an attorney. There is nobody who works harder or is more focused on any task at hand. He is extremely proud to represent our profession, and has developed into an outstanding civil claims attorney."

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Summer Robertson

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Martin Hernandez is a lawyer with the utmost professionalism and candor. His work ethic is unmatched. I routinely refer not only my own clients to Martin for any personal injury matter, but my own family members as well. I have personal knowledge of Martin’s skill, experience, passion for justice and end results. As such I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Cappy

Unknown lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Martin is a very good lawyer. I have know him for many years. He cares about his clients."

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Mike Ortiz

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George Melendez

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Don Alfonso

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Sema Yildirim

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Fernando Perez

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Gary Dolgin

Family lawyer

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Steven Wenzel

Employment and labor lawyer

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Hubbell Losson

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Summer Robertson

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Ryan Cappy

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Best of the Best in Tampa Bay - Lawyer, Tampa Bay Times

2021

Best of the Best of Tampa Bay - Lawyer, Tampa Bay Times

2016

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

2022 - 2022

Owner, Martin J Hernandez

2008 - 2022

Managing Partner, Fernandez & Hernandez, LLC

2004 - 2007

Attorney, Daniel J. Fernandez, PA

2001 - 2004

Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney

1999 - 1999

Law Clerk, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court

Associations

2010 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Eagle

2009 - Present

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - Present

University of South Florida, Latin Advisory

Committee Member

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

McCauley v. Robinson

$180,000 Verdict for our client

Mauk and Beards vs. Johnson

Trial verdict for clients of $10,892,303

Yordi vs. Coronas of Hollywood

Jury Trial - $715,000

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Education

2001

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

University of South Florida

Scholarships to Students

2014

Rotary Club

Insurance

Publications

2015

Second District Court of Appeal Pena v Fox

Languages

English

Spanish

German

Portuguese

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