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Joseph H. Saunders
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About Joseph

Consumer Justice Trial Lawyer representing individuals and families against Corporations and Abusers

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

Wrongful deathPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 80%

    Plaintiff negligence, product liability, pharmaceutical liability, auot crash and general liability cases.

    39 years

  2. Wrongful death: 20%

    Plaintiff negligence, product liability, pharmaceutical liability, auto crash and general liability cases.

    39 years

Languages spoken

Spanish

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Contact

1901 Avenue of the Stars
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Saunders & Walker P.A.

1901 Avenue of the Stars
2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA, 90067

Office (727) 579-4500
Office (800) 748-7115

Website

http://www.saunderslawyers.com

Attorney Joseph Saunders Of Nationwide Law Firm Saunders & Walker P.A.

Saunders & Walker PA

3491 Gandy Blvd. North
Suite 200
Pinellas Park, FL, 33781-2654

Unknown (727) 579-4500

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing198208/31/2020
CAActive198107/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers24
Legal guides6
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
AV Rated Since 1996Martindale-Hubbell2010
Super LawyerSuperLawyers2007
SuperLawyerSuperLawyer2006
National Board Certified Trial LawyerNational Board of Trial Advocacy2001
Million Dollar AdvocateMillion Dollar Advocates Forum1992
Florida Board Certified Civil Trial LawyerFlorida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education1990
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerSaunders & Walker P.A.1987 - Present
Asisstant County AttorneyPinellas County1982 - 1987
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Legal Examiner Internet JournalMember and Editor2002 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationEagle Member1987 - Present
American Association for JusticeSustaining Member1984 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMemberN/A
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersEagles MemberN/A
Maritime Law Association of the United StatesMemberN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
American Association for Justice (AAJ) TrialDaubert Playbook-Protect Your Regulatory Expert2012
University of San Francisco Law ReviewState and Federal Housing Policy1981
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of San Francisco School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1981
Lone Mountain CollegeBS - Bachelor of Science1975
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
West Florida Hip and Knee Implant SurgeonsHip Implant Recalls2013
New Orleans Darvon Darvocet Pharmaceutical LitigationDarvon Darvocet Injuries and Use of Regulatory Expert2011
Environmental Law ClassClass Action Toxic Tort Liability2009
Law School Torts ClassTort Law2008
mealey's fen phen PPHPharmaceutical Liability2003
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
IN RE: Biomet Magnum Hip Implant LitigationMember Plaintiff Steering Comittee-140 Million Dollar Global Settlement
IN RE: Ethicon, Inc. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability LitigationAppointed to Plaintiff Steering Committee-cases pending
IN RE: Boston Scientific Corp. Pelvic Repair System Products Liability LitigationAppointed to Plaintiff Steering Committee-cases pending
In RE: American Medical Systems, Inc Pelvic Repair Products Liability LitigationAppointed to Plaintiff Steering Committee
Sher v. RaytheonClass Certification Granted September 30, 2009
Consolidated Renu MoistureLoc Product Liability LitigationStill Pending
IN RE: Zicam Cold Remedy Marketing, Sales Practices, and Products Liability LitigationAppointed to the Plaintiff Steering Committee

Reviews

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Awesome Representation

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I contacted Joe Saunders a while back about an injury that I had sustained. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, professional, confident and dedicated. He brought about a resolution that I do not believe would have gotten anywhere else. Thanks Mr. Saunders and Carol
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Professional and Considerate.

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Although he didn't have to answer me back, he actually spent his time to return my message ... I respect that.
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Consulted attorney

Joe did an awesome job

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Did a superb job on my complicated medical issue case involving an eye injury from a car crash.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Hired attorney

Job Well Done

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Joe Saunders represented me as a litigant in the Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Implant MDL. He and his staff were well versed on the case and the potential outcomes and paths we would follow depending on Stryker's actions, responsive to my questions, friendly, easy to talk to, easy to work with. Joe's staff was supportive on the administrative aspects. In this case, Stryker elected to settle and offered a favorable settlement package which I accepted, so it did not involve going to trial. But I had the peace of mind that all aspects of the case and deadlines for submitting documentation would be handled seamlessly in my behalf. If I have a future need for representation of this type, I would definitely ask Joe and team to represent me.
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Hired attorney

Knowledgeable, informative and personable

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Great to work with. Fully explained the mechanics of a MDL liability matter and expected timelines, etc. All resolved pretty much as explained--process, timing, settlement.

Attorney Saunders did a great job for me

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Joe returned my phone calls and it was nice to work with his office and my attempts to find out any information on the case in a timely manner and my settlement was received without any complications. And I would highly recommend using Joe Saunders as your representative.

Attorney endorsements

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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, Military law Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
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I endorse Joseph. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Timothy Hessinger, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Joe does a great job for his clients and knows how to get the insurance companies to pay.

Dennis Palso, Social security 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, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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, Car accident 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, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 11, 2013
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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, Wrongful death 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, Medical malpractice 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, Criminal defense 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, Federal crime 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, Car accident 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, Criminal defense 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, Litigation 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.

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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-40%
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