Consumer Justice Trial Lawyer representing individuals and families against Corporations and AbusersRepresenting individuals and families who have suffered as a result of dangerous drugs and devices.Representing families who have lost a loved one through the negligence of others.
My firm represents claimants against major corporations in complex pharmaceutical products liability cases. We are active in class action, federal maritime, and federal multidistrict litigation nationwide. We also handle chemical exposure and environment pollution cases as well as sex abuse and child molestation cases against the catholic church.
Practice areas
Plaintiff negligence, product liability, pharmaceutical liability, auot crash and general liability cases.
41 years
Plaintiff negligence, product liability, pharmaceutical liability, auto crash and general liability cases.
41 years
Languages spoken
Spanish
Saunders & Walker P.A.
1901 Avenue of the Stars
2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90067
Saunders & Walker PA
3491 Gandy Blvd. North
Suite 200
Pinellas Park, FL, 33781-2654
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1982 | 06/01/2022 |
CA | Active | 1981 | 06/15/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
AV Rated Since 1996 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2007 |
SuperLawyer | SuperLawyer | 2006 |
National Board Certified Trial Lawyer | National Board of Trial Advocacy | 2001 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 1992 |
Florida Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer | Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education | 1990 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Saunders & Walker P.A. | 1987 - Present |
Asisstant County Attorney | Pinellas County | 1982 - 1987 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Legal Examiner Internet Journal | Member and Editor | 2002 - Present |
Florida Justice Association | Eagle Member | 1987 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Sustaining Member | 1984 - Present |
Association of Trial Lawyers of America | Member | N/A |
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Eagles Member | N/A |
Maritime Law Association of the United States | Member | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trial | Daubert Playbook-Protect Your Regulatory Expert | 2012 |
University of San Francisco Law Review | State and Federal Housing Policy | 1981 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of San Francisco School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
Lone Mountain College | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1975 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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West Florida Hip and Knee Implant Surgeons | Hip Implant Recalls | 2013 |
New Orleans Darvon Darvocet Pharmaceutical Litigation | Darvon Darvocet Injuries and Use of Regulatory Expert | 2011 |
Environmental Law Class | Class Action Toxic Tort Liability | 2009 |
Law School Torts Class | Tort Law | 2008 |
mealey's fen phen PPH | Pharmaceutical Liability | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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IN RE: Biomet Magnum Hip Implant Litigation | Member Plaintiff Steering Comittee-140 Million Dollar Global Settlement |
IN RE: Ethicon, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation | Appointed to Plaintiff Steering Committee-cases pending |
IN RE: Boston Scientific Corp. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation | Appointed to Plaintiff Steering Committee-cases pending |
In RE: American Medical Systems, Inc Pelvic Repair Products Liability Litigation | Appointed to Plaintiff Steering Committee |
Sher v. Raytheon | Class Certification Granted September 30, 2009 |
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Jessica Arbour, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Joe as an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse for many years. He has managed to combine great compassion for his clients with an aggressive, often trailblazing litigation style focused on total accountability for wrongdoers who protect those who hurt children.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Jessica Arbour, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Joe as an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse for many years. He has managed to combine great compassion for his clients with an aggressive, often trailblazing litigation style focused on total accountability for wrongdoers who protect those who hurt children.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Timothy Hessinger, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Joe does a great job for his clients and knows how to get the insurance companies to pay.
Dennis Palso, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
As a lawyer with an office just a few miles away from Joe's office, I have known Joe Saunders for years. He is a terrific lawyer and fighter for his client's rights. He is the go to guy in the Tampa Bay area for those injured by faulty products, drugs, and medical devices in addition to other complex medical/legal issues.
David Altman, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
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Mr. Saunders is a well-respected Personal Injury / Wrongful Death attorney. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking a lawyer who truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and getting them the most favorable result possible. Mr. Saunders is a terrific lawyer. I endorse Mr. Saunders to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer.
James Emerson, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Saunders is an outstanding attorney. He has great compassion for his clients and will fight to the end for them. I would not hesitate to contact Mr. Saunders if I was in need of a skilled attorney.
Mark Bello, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 17, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe Saunders is a lawyer's lawyer; he's the kind of a guy that another attorney would retain if he needed a lawyer. He is very experienced, highly skilled and intelligent. He is also personable and friendly. In short, he is a great guy and a terrific lawyer. He has my highest endorsement.
Joseph Pippen, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Saunders deserves the highest praise that can be stowed on an attorney and I highly recommend his services in the area of personal injury due to defective medical products.
Michael McLaughlin, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joseph is one of the most well respected attorneys in the State and is well known nationally for his work as a trial lawyer. I have only heard great things about Joe from his past clients and would not hesitate to recomend him as an attorney.
Michelle Wan, Defective and dangerous products Attorney on Apr 24, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Joe Saunders is an intelligent attorney who has extensive scientific and legal knowledge to handle complex injury cases. He is dedicated to serving those injured by dangerous products across the nation.
Dyril Flanagan, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 27, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. Joe has earned a stellar reputation in the legal community for successfully handling complex medical device and pharmaceutical cases. He is also well known in the community for his service to local nonprofit organizations.
Bjorn Brunvand, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 13, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I only recently became acquainted with Mr. Saunders, but based on both my contacts with him as well as his reputation in our legal community, it is without hesitation that I would recommend him to anyone in need of his services.
Bryan Caulfield, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 10, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Joe has developed a unique emphasis on Product Liability cases against drug and medical device makers and has handled many cases to a successful conclusion utilizing his skill and expertise.
Thomas Tripp, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. I have sent my clients to Joe and his firm for over 15 years in matters involving personal injury, nursing home injury and other consumer justice issues. He is very knowledgeable, and extremely capable.
Robert Heyman, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 15, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Joe Saunders for many years as a highly respected attorney who has provided a strong voice for those injured in products liability and consumer related cases. His strong preparation and trial skills are to be respected and emulated. I strongly endorse his work.
Thomas Young, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 9, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is one of the most genuine attorneys I know. In addition to being a great lawyer, more importantly, he is a great person. He represents those who hire him with zeal and obvious empathy. Joe is not your stereotypical personal injury lawyer.