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An AV Rated Civil Trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience, Bernard F. Walsh first began his career protecting the rights of the public as an attorney for the State of Florida. For the next three years, as a trial attorney for the State of Florida, Mr. Walsh handled numerous high profile trials concerning serious felony crimes.
Since 1982 Bernie has exclusively practiced personal injury law and helped accident victims in and beyond Sarasota and Manatee Counties in Florida.
Mr. Walsh has won the largest playground recovery (2008-1,900,),motorcyclerecoveries(2006-6,000,), motor vehicle v commercial truck (2016-4,700,000),motorcyclevcommercialvehicle(2021-2,010,), accidental gunshot (2019-1,301,),autoaccidentrecovery(2018-1,050,), and a daycare center recovery (2010-1,000,).Severaladditionalrecoveriesincludeabicyclevtruck(1,000,), auto v van (1,000,),MVA–singlecar(500,), motorcycle v truck (950,),autovsemi(475,) and Private Property/fall down ($750,).
Bernard Walsh is on the Board of Governors for the Florida Justice Association (PAC), as well as on the Board of the Florida Justice Association (Florida Trial Lawyers), the Board of the National Trial Lawyers, the Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), and on the Board of Manasota Trial Lawyers Board. Mr. Walsh has been named in Florida Legal Elite, has a “Superb Rating” by AVVO – widely recognized by the legal community for superb professional conduct and experience, and an “AV Preeminent Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell – the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process, highest ranking this organization bestows on an attorney.
Mr. Walsh is firmly committed to community service. His volunteer efforts to help all levels of law enforcement have benefited both private citizens and law enforcement personnel. He gives back, supporting many churches, organizations and the arts of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.
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2822 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL, 34243
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Posted by Leonard | October 01, 2012
Do Not use this guy. You well be better finding a lawyer who cares and puts in effort
Bernard turned our case over too a less skilled person. Then we were lied too about what we were signing. As well we were not told I could change lawyers. I am injured for life and received very little compensation. Then we wrote a letter too the board and His response was full of lies. Had h...
"Mr. Walsh was instrumental in introducing me to the practice of personal injury. He gave me an opportunity and hired me as soon as I passed the Florida Bar in 2015. Mr. Walsh has been a tremendous mentor and boss, making sure I grow within our law firm. Bernie cares about our clients and I've seen how he gives back to our community and the importance of both of these."
"I highly endorse Mr. Walsh. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
"I endorse Attorney Walsh. From his credentials Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community and striving for more and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."
"For 15 years I had to compete with Bernard F. Walsh. I grew to respect his abilities as a competetor and now that I have had the chance to be partners with him for the past 5 years, the respect has grown as I've been able to witness first hand ability to negotiate cases. He has tremendous organization skills and prowess and legal knowledge and abilities."
"Attorney Walsh has the skills, experience and dedication it takes to represent victims of severe personal injury against large corporations and the insurance industry. He cares about each client and gives his all to each case, large or small. I highly recommend Attorney Walsh."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I worked with Mr. Walsh for well over twelve years. His agressive nature and attention to detail make him an attorney I would turn to should the need arise. His reputation in the community and especially at the couthouse is one of top notch legal advocacy. He's simply the best when it comes to personal injury legal represenatation."
"Mr. Walsh is an incredibly talented lawyer. I have worked with him on many cases and he really cares about his clients and wants to help them. He spends the time and money to maximize the value of his cases. He does a great job for his clients!"
"It is rare to see an attorney so focused on the quality as well as the quantity of results. Bernie succeeds time and time again due to his commitment to hard work, strategy and building relationships. Bernie’s practice has grown by leaps and bounds and it’s no surprise to those who know him or have had the privilege of working with him."
"Bernie and I have represented clients together and he has always done a fantastic job protecting the rights of our mutual clients. His commitment to securing recoveries either before trial or after trial is second to none. I recommend Bernie strongly."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bernie strives consistently and aggressively to bring about the best possible result for all of his clients. I have worked with him for many years and each and every case is given his personal attention in an effort to bring about a fair and just resolution for the client."
"I have defended some of Bernie's cases and I have also worked as co-counsel with him. Bernie is very dedicated to his clients and has achieved substantial recoveries on behalf of numerous families. His trial preparation and his ability to negotiate is superior."
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2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2008
Top Lawyer of America, Top Lawyers of America
2008
VERY HIGH LEGAL ABILITY AND ETHICAL STANDARDS, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbel
2007
Certificate of Appreciation, Manatee County Sheriff's Office
2007
An Honored Lifetime Member, Cambridge Who's Who
2002
Certificate of Appreciation, Florida Highway Patrol
1996
Appreciation for support of Local law Enforcement, Bradenton Police Department
1978
Constitutional Law and Professional Responsibility, The National Book Awards
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Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Avvo Rating 10.0 – Superb, Avvo
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
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Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend
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SRQ Magazine Elite Top Attorney, SRQ Magazine
2004 - Present
Attorney, Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
2002 - Present
Advisory Board Member, Florida Highway Patrol
1997 - Present
Advisory Board Member, Manatee County Sheriff's Office
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Luhrsen, Walsh, & Kleinberg P.A.
2001 - 2002
Attorney, Luhrsen & Walsh P.A
1994 - 2001
Guest Lecturer, Stetson School of Law
1983 - 2001
Attorney, Bernard F. Walsh P.A.
1981 - 1982
Attorney, Schultz & Walsh P.A
1980 - 1982
Attorney, Robert Schultz Law Office
1978 - 1981
Division Chief, Public Defender's Office
1978 - 1978
Clerk Intern, Federal Court Judge
1977 - 1977
Clerk Intern, U.S. Attorney's Office
2012 - Present
National Brain Injury Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Manasota Trial Lawyers BoardFounding Member and President
2009 - Present
Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of AmericaNational Advisory Board Member
2009 - Present
The Melvin Belli SocietyMember
2009 - Present
Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee Member
2002 - Present
Florida Highway Patrol Advisory BoardAdvisor
2002 - Present
Sarasota Bar AssociationAttorney/Member
2002 - Present
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney/Member
1997 - Present
Manatee County Sheriff's Office Advisory BoardAdvisor
1980 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1980 - Present
The Florida Justice AssociationBoard Member
1980 - Present
Southern Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1978 - Present
The Florida BarMember
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