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Bill B Berke
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Biography
Bill B. Berke, Esquire grew up in the Tenafly New Jersey area and is a graduate of Riverdale Country School in Bronx, New York in 1979.
Mr. Berke received his Bachelor of Science in Business Degree from Indiana University in 1982 and subsequently achieved his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Florida, College of Law in 1985. In 1986, Mr. Berke opened his own law firm and has been representing people in Southwest Florida since then. The firms name is now Berke Law Firm, P.A. Mr. Berke was also admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of the State of Florida in 1987. He was admitted to practice in front of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1994. Mr. Berke has tried and mediated hundreds of workers’ compensation cases throughout Florida.
Mr. Berke handles workers’ compensation, social security disability, defective drug/device litigation, junk fax litigation, employment law cases and overtime claims. Mr. Berke and Berke Law Firm, P.A., have only represented injured people/plaintiffs and have never represented insurance companies or employers.
Mr. Berke is the former President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Cape Coral Bar Association, he is a member of the American Association for Justice, and a member of the Florida Justice Association. Mr. Berke is presently on the board of Florida Workers’ Advocates, which is the State of Florida’s Employee/Claimant’s lawyer organization. He is a member of the Lee County Bar Association, and is a member of the Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Executive Counsel.
Mr. Berke is a former trustee and now is a board member of the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce, he is a board member of the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and a board member of the Nations Association. Mr. Berke founded and is co-chairman of the SSRI Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice. Mr. Berke strives to continue his education and participation as a dedicated activist for his clients. Mr. Berke is a frequent lecturer for workers’ compensation issues and helped found the Lee County Chapter of V.O.I.C.E.S.
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Licensed in Florida for 39 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018
Licensed in Colorado for 31 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1994
Location
THE BERKE LAW FIRM P.A.
4423 Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral, FL, 33904
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Posted by Tom | October 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Professional
Attorney Bill Berke and his assistant Melissa Burns helped me file my claim for Social Security benefits. They were with me every step of the way. I will begin receiving my benefits soon. They were both very prompt at answering the many questions I had. I would recommend Bill Berke and his team t...
Posted by Denise M. | September 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Friendly Effective Informative
If you need a lawyer for any legal matter you need to call Bill Berke's law firm. They are friendly effective and informative. Bill and his staff will answer your questions and get you the answers and results. He fought for me and my disability and he won my case and he can win you, yours. I am a sat...
Posted by Jeffrey | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Good Job
Concerning the Law Firm of Mr. Bill Berke Mr. Berke and his assistant Melissa Burns not only accepted my case for disability, but they helped me throughout the entire process. It can be quite unsettling and nerve wracking to say the least, but I have to give them an A plus as they stayed with...
Posted by Sabine | September 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Go Berke !!!!!!!
When you first meet Bill Berke you think OMG WHY did I choose him.......he is not such a nice man , very cold .... But thanks to him and sherry who was so nice and helpful . I won my case and you know ,,, give him some time and he will warm up to you!!!!! Thanks Mr. Berke !Thanks to your Team !!!!! ...
Posted by Pablo | August 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
I highly recommend Berke Law Firm. He is very professional and communicates throughout the whole process with client. He does his best on getting the customer what they deserve.
Bill B Berke's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bill Berke is an excellent personal injury, veterans benefits, and employment attorney. He is a keen understanding of the law and advocates for his clients in an effective manner."
"I have known Bill for more than 10 years. He truly cares about the issues that injured people face. He also informs and educates his fellow members of the Bar on important issues relevant to helping injured people."
"Bill is a genuine hard working smart and wise lawyer. I have known Bill for over ten years and have always found him to be a true gentleman, a family man, and committed to the care for his clients and their cases."
"I've known Bill for many years and am so comfortable with him that I refer many of my worker compensation clients to him as well as social security and wage disputes clients. None of those referrals have ever said anything but good things about his representation."
"Bill's a great advocator and works tirelessly to get good results for his clients."
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Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2018
updated on 02/14/2018An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2009
Bronze Member Award, Florida Workers' Advocates
2008
Bronze Member Award, Florida Workers' Advocates
2006
Bronze Member Award, Florida Workers' Advocates
2005
Board Member, Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2004
Bronze Member Award, Florida Workers' Advocates
2004
Impacto Award, Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2003
Bronze Sponsor, Cape Coral Community Foundation
2002
Chrome Sponsor, March of Dimes
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Owner, Berke Law Firm, P.A.
Associations
2001 - Present
Workplace Injury Litigation Group, Inc.Member
1998 - Present
Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Law SectionMember
Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce
Board Member
Lee County Bar Association
Member
Florida Workers’ Advocates
Board Member
National Association Disability Representatives
Member
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives
Member
Education
1985
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Indiana University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2009
FWA 19th Annual Education Conference
Worker's Compensation
Publications
2023
Berke Law Firm Blog
What Is The MCS-150 Form
2023
Berke Law Firm Blog
Personal Injury Attorney
2022
Berke Law Firm Blog
Injury and Disability Blog
Languages
English
Spanish