I am glad I choose Herman &Wells as my law firm. I had a great experience dealing with Cliff and his staff and how they handle my case. They were great to work with, they respond to messages and email in a timely manner. they keep you informed, give great advise and take care of all the details.
We chose Herman and Wells after having an accident with a semi and it was the best choice I could have made. They were responsive and communicated continuously with me. I can honestly say that Cliff went above and beyond his duty and was excellent. I admire his tenaciousness and drive to fight for their clients. Thank you, Cliff! Thank you, Herman & Wells. You will NOT go wrong choosing them.
This is the majority of my cases. They range dramatically in complexity and size, and have been a staple in my practice. I have taken many of these cases to trial, and helped hundreds of injured people in claims ranging from tractor trailer crashes, to motorcycle, car and pedestrian collisions.
Wrongful death claims are very challenging yet rewarding. It is heart-breaking to hear the stories of people who have lost loved ones, but I am proud to see see all of my work and skill come together to assist these clients.
Slip and fall cases are considered more difficult in florida than automobile cases due to the standards required in proving your case. Nevertheless, I have taken many of them and taken some all the way to trial. They can be very rewarding when you are able to help a person who has been injured at the hands of a negligent property owner.
This encumpasses injury cases not falling into other categories, such as assault and battery or false imprisonment, dog bites, etc. Each case is unique and tests various skills of a trial attorney.
Defective products appear to be a shrinking area of the personal injury practitioner, but it is important to society that the manufacturers and distributors of defective products remained checked by diligent attorneys.
I am a Board Certified, Civil Trial Attorney practicing in personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance dispute litigation. I have been successfully representing clients in Florida for personal injuries such as automobile collisions, slip and falls, defective products, wrongful death, since 2002. I handle all aspects of cases from pre-litigation negotiations through trial and appeal. I am happy to provide a free consultation to discuss your rights with you directly.
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Posted by Mercedes | September 13, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Cliff was great handling my case
I am glad I choose Herman &Wells as my law firm. I had a great experience dealing with Cliff and his staff and how they handle my case. They were great to work with, they respond to messages and email in a timely manner. they keep you informed, give great advise and take care of all the details.
Posted by Max | July 9, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Cliff is a fighter and will fight for you!
We chose Herman and Wells after having an accident with a semi and it was the best choice I could have made. They were responsive and communicated continuously with me. I can honestly say that Cliff went above and beyond his duty and was excellent. I admire his tenaciousness and drive to fight for their clients. Thank you, Cliff! Thank you, Herman & Wells. You will NOT go wrong choosing them.
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Posted by Meredith | April 17, 2021
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Professional, smart and responsive
Clifford Wells is an amazing attorney that is not only professional but extremely personable. He was always available, knew my case inside and out, and was able to relate to me on a personal level where he even knew the names of my family members. He has a reputation of being unafraid to bring cases to trial which is an advantage when the prosecution is mostly looking to settle. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
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Posted by Julie | January 9, 2020
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Absolutely the best
My wife and I were involved in a serious traffic accident. I checked out and contacted several attorneys on Avvo, and Cliff was the first to volunteer to get to the scene and "take over," which he did with the utmost professionalism and attention to detail. This is a young man who is obviously highly skilled, experienced, and exceeding focused--not just on the settlement, but on making certain that his clients have the means to rebuild their lives in the face of what would otherwise be devastating injury.
All the staff at the offices of Herman & Wells are amazing. They are personable, approachable, practical, and extremely ethical. If you are looking for a money-hungry ambulance chasing firm, look elsewhere. Cliff and Jason know what they're doing, and they will make sure that you get the best settlement available, given the scenario.
They literally and figuratively "held our hand" through an extremely difficult physical recovery, all the data gathering and confrontational depositions, a terribly taxing trial, AND handled all the "clean-up" work with bill collectors during the aftermath. They are accessible, they deal with you one on one, they keep you briefed on everything that is happening every step of the way.
You would be hard-pressed to find a better couple of attorneys than Cliff and Jason.
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Posted by cilimi7 | January 27, 2014
A lawyer who cares!
Clifford Wells is an an attorney who cares for his clients. He takes a personal interest in you. You actually get to talk to him not an associate (although his staff is more than competent and responsive). He won't sugar coat his take on your case. That means your time and his is not wasted. I highly recommend him and his firm. My accident claim has yet to be resolved, but Cliff's attention to detail and great communication leads me to recommend him no matter the outcome.
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Posted by Ben | June 26, 2013
Under insured motorist law suit
I Highly recommend this lawyer . Clifford Wells is very Professional In every way.
My family was very happy how he handled our case and looked at all the options that were
available .
So if you are reading this report . Maybe your Satisfied with the results your getting with the lawyer you have , but if your not give Clifford a call he will get you some .
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Posted by John T. F. | November 16, 2011
Cliff did a great job representing me
A friend of mine recommended Cliff to me shortly after I was struck from behind on my motorcycle, I called him and he quickly drove to the hospital to see me and immediately began to gather information for the case. Cliff has gone above and beyond my expectations of him from start to finish, he gave me great advice, kept me informed throughout the process and worked hard to get me more than I expected with my settlement. On top of it all it is apparent that Cliff enjoys what he does and cares about the people he represents, I hope never to need an attorney again but if I do Cliff will certainly be my choice. Thank you for all of your help!
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Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2011
Accident Attorney:5 stars! Clifford Wells
I had no idea I would ever need an attorney for an accident until I was hit by a drunk driver. I'm sure that I could never handled all that is entailed regarding my hospital bills & settlement .Without Cliff,my case,would have been reduced and compromised,without question.
You need a professional,Cliff's the guy.
Posted by Jayson | December 1, 2010
Great attorney! Highly recommeded.
Cliff did a superb job of handling my case and dealing with a difficult insurance company. He was always available to discuss my case and was always only a phone call away. My final settlement was much higher than I could have received by myself, even after paying his fees.
Posted by Michael | July 11, 2010
Michael J. Kotler, Esquire
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Cliff Wells for over ten years. He is an aggressive, knowledgable attorney that always puts his client's interest first. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer in the Tampa Bay area.
Posted by Manuel | April 24, 2010
Results
Mr. Wells worked hard for me. He always kept me informed and showed honest interest in my well-being, during and after my case was settled.
Posted by Nell | March 11, 2010
Excellent Lawyer
Mr. Wells was very Professional, knowledgable and very caring. A lawyer who listens and give excellent advice. Mr. Wells kept me informed of my case step by step. He was able to settle my case in a reasonable time frame, and for that I'm grateful. I would strongly recommend Mr. Well for legal advice.
Nell W.
Posted by Debra | December 17, 2009
Review
Mr. Wells was very knowledgeable and professional when handling my case. Mr. Wells kept me informed every step of the way during the process and I would deffenately utilize Mr. Wells firm again if needed for this type of case. I will and have recamended Mr. Wells to several close friends because I have confidence he will do and outstanding job as he did for me in my case.
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Jury rendered verdict of $201,272.63 reduced by 30% for comparative negligence. Post trial motions for costs, fees, collateral sources pending at time of this post.
Unknown Attorney | Oct 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. As a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Cliff has the proven skills to provide his clients excellent representation in all areas of personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance dispute litigation. Cliff is an experienced and effective negotiator and litigator, both important skills to have in this area of the law."
Personal injury Attorney | Feb 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer as I have known him for over 15 years. Cliff is a dedicated, hard working attorney that puts his clients' needs first. He is a credit to the Florida legal community."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Wells is a talented lawyer and one of the most respected personal injury attorney in Florida. He regularly obtains significant results in the areas of serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation. I endorse Cliff for anyone in Florida who needs an aggressive lawyer that will obtain a positive outcome on their case."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Friend
"I have known Cliff for about 15 years. I have watched him grow from a young lawyer into a seasoned veteran. I would be honored to try cases side by side with Cliff."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Clifford Wells without reservation. He is a great trial lawyer, who has compassion for his clients. He is innovative, skillful, and honorable, I would not hesitate to hire Cliff to represent me in an injury claim."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 07
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Wells has a wealth of knowledge concerning personal injury law and how the legal system actually operates. In addition, he personally handles his cases and meets with his clients, as opposed to using a farm of paralegals as many large personal injury firms do."
Personal injury Attorney | Jun 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Cliff is extremely thorough and has developed a high level of knowledge and experience in personal injury litigation. I have also observed Cliff interact with his clients and I believe he does so with respect and empathy for their situation. Cliff is committed to his clients’ cases and he won't back down if he believes in his client’s cause."