Clifford Keith Watson Wells

Clifford Keith Watson Wells

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

Car accident Lawyer at Pinellas Park, FL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Slip and Fall Accident ... +2 more

5701 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL

About Clifford

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Car Accident 75%

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.

24 years

75%
Wrongful Death 10%

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.

23 years

10%
Slip and Fall Accident 7%

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.

24 years

7%
Personal Injury 5%

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.

24 years

5%
Defective and Dangerous Products 3%

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.

23 years

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 24 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Herman & Wells, P.A.

5701 Park Blvd., Pinellas Park, FL, 33781

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Clifford Keith Watson Wells's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Debra | December 18, 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 ha...ve confidence he will do and outstanding job as he did for me in my case.

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Clifford Keith Watson Wells's Lawyer Endorsements

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Seth Shapiro

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Lindsey Sheppy

Car accident lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Clifford Wells is an experienced and compassionate advocate."

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Timothy Kohlenhoefer

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Cliff Wells and can confidently say that for injury related matters in Florida he is the guy I call."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Clifford. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Zane Cagle

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Eric Bartlett

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Wells as I know he will competently and aggressively pursue recoveries for his personal injury clients."

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Stephen Schultz

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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John Page

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Ryan Shasserre

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Matthew Powell

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Robert Bortner

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Jason Herman

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Board Certification in Civil Trial, Florida Bar

2016

Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Rising Stars, Superlawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Rising Star, Superlawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Herman & Wells, P.A.

2007 - 2015

President, Clifford K. Wells, P.A.

2005 - 2007

Associate Attorney, The Law Offices of Frank D. Butler

2002 - 2005

Associate Attorney, The Jeeves Law Group

Associations

2010 - Present

Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)

Member

2004 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2001 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member

2004 - 2007

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dannette Griffith v. Roy Baptiste

Verdict $936,622.15

Dustin Prevatt v. Brett Weeks

Verdict for the Plaintiff for $85,576.00.

Loran Hines v. State Farm

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.

Malekia McKinney v. Francis Gibson, Jr.

Settled during trial

John Nolan v. William Harper

Settled during trial

Sousa v. Progressive Northern Insurance

JURY VERDICT FOR THE PLAINTIFF

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Education

2001

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Central Missouri

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

When you can REALLY sue or be sued for a fall

Premises Liability

2011

Legal Ramifications of Asset protection

Updates in personal injury law

2010

2010 Educational Seminar

Insurance coverage from a plaintiff personal injury attorney's perspective

Publications

2000

School Law In Kansas School Law in Kansas

Languages

English

Activity

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