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Kirk Barron Bernard

Car accident Attorney at Beverly Hills, CA

4.8   6 reviews
  • Licensed for 25 years
    State WA
    Acquired 1997
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 42 years
    State CA
    Acquired 1981
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Kirk

Learn Kirk’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Car accident
    40%

    42 years, 3,500 cases

  2. Personal injury
    40%
    The Bernard Law Group is committed to helping victims whose rights have been violated, whether the cause be medical malpractice, products liability, construction related accidents, catastrophic injuries, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, road design defect, or the abuses of nursing homes.

    42 years, 8,700 cases

  3. Motorcycle accident
    10%

    42 years

  4. Trucking accident
    5%

    42 years

  5. Wrongful death
    5%

    42 years

Kirk Bernard has been a civil litigator of complex cases for thirty years.  In 1999, Mr. Bernard formed Bernard & Lundgren, PLLC with partner Gail M. Lundgren.  Together Mr. Bernard and Ms. Lundgren work on numerous catastrophic injury cases including a motorcycle case involving inadequate signs in a highway construction zone with disabling injuries for $5.5 million.  After taking more thirty depositions and arguing numerous motions, the case was settled within two weeks prior trial.  Another substantial case was a commercial establishment alcohol liability case for $1.5 million, and another commercial establishment alcohol liability case with the bartender who over served the driver as the plaintiff for $725,.

 

In 2004, the firm became known as Bernard Law Group, PLLC dba Bernard & Lindquist. Mr. Bernard has successfully represented numerous claimants in product liability matters against the manufactures of Vioxx, Baycol, Ortho Evra, Fen Phen.  Mr. Bernard has co-counseled with numerous well known attorneys such as Mark Geragos of Geragos and Geragos to represent the passengers of a Chinese Baptist Church van against Ford Motors which settled at the time of mediation for a confidential amount; and with attorney Brian Panish on a wrongful death and catastrophic injury case against the City of San Francisco which resulted in a verdict of 27 million dollars. 

 

Mr. Bernard strives to achieve just results for each of his clients.  He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the King County Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice and is an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.  He is also an active member of the California State Bar and the Consumer Attorney's Association.

 

PRO BONO – COMMUNITY SERVICE – INVOLVEMENT

 

Mr. Bernard’s firm has sponsored and participated in a children’s bicycle helmet give-a-way at the Bite of Seattle Festival for the past three years. Each year the firm has purchased and handed out over 500 children’s bicycle helmets at the festival. He also has produced and funded numerous public service announcements which aired on local TV stations in Washington State promoting the helmet give-a-way and bicycle/helmet safety. The Bernard Law Group also participates in the annual Northwest Harvest Food Drive. Mr. Bernard supports and encourages his staffs’ involvement in local charities of their choosing. Mr. Bernard is a supporting member of the Brain Injury Association of Washington.

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Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015
Defended My American Rite-to be an AMERICAN!!
I know Mr. Bernard is working hard on my case-as I was amazingly impressed by his hands on approach, rite when I asked for his representation. When I asked if he would be interested in handling my case, he was already deeply involved in the particulars upon this case, which is based upon my rite to privacy, in that it being grossly in violation to be filming me without my knowleedge-then actually putting me on a cable television show, again, without my knowledge! (Nor, a waiver to be filmed, or any pay whatsoever!) Incredible as it may sound, Kirk Bernard saw rite away the way to restore my dignity, and my basic American rites as a human being. I've yet to hear what this person filming me has to say, and what his accountant has to say to Kirk and I about this overlooked "detail" of this flagrant violation of my rites, actually televised on syndicated cable television!
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Posted by Shannon | July 15, 2013
THE BEST!
Kirk B. Bernard runs a top notch crew of attorneys!! He represented me in 2 auto accidents, and got me the best settlements possible.
Posted by Becca | August 1, 2011
Professional and helpful!
I was very pleased with the Bernard Law Group. It was my first car accident, hopefully my last, and I wasn't sure what I should do, who to call, if I could trust the insurance company etc. Everyone at the Bernard Law Group was very helpful. They made the process seem so easy and I didn't have to be so stressed out. If you need to hire an attorney I suggest you call the Bernard Law Group and see for yourself just how helpful and professional they are.
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Posted by Lonnie | July 6, 2011
Friendly and dependable. You can count on him.
I was stopped and a lady rear-ended me. When I called The Bernard Law Group, I never had to deal with the insurance company again. I didn't have to deal with any of my medical bills again. I would recommend The Bernard Law Group.
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2009
Excellent Representation!
It was professional all the way through and that was very helpful. If had it to do over again, I would definitely hire the Bernard Law Group.
Posted by Marilyn Tully | December 21, 2020
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great Reliable Choice!
I even have recognized Kirk Bernard for numerous years, and often see him in court advocating for his clients. He is an superb lawyer. He's very smart, strategic, and goes above and past to represent his clients well. I quite advise him.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%
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AVVO RATING 9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • Bernard Law Group, PLLC
  • 1991 - Present
  • Trial Lawyer
  • Bernard & Bernard
  • 1983 - 1991
  • Associate Lawyer
  • Bernard & Bernard
  • 1981 - 1983
  • Law Clerk
  • Bernard & Jaffey
  • 1979 - 1981
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Education

  • Ventura College of Law
  • Law
  • 1981
  • University of California
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1977

Legal Cases

  • Ortho Evra birth control patch side effects
  • $625,000.00 Settlement
  • Medical negligence involving prosthetic leg
  • $250,000.00 Settlement
  • Ford Van rollover
  • Confidential Settlement
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Associations

  • Brain Injury Association of Washington
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1998 - Present
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Washington State Association for Justice
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1997 - Present
  • Better Business Bureau
  • 1997 - Present
  • Consumer Attorney's Association
  • Member
  • 1994 - Present
  • State Bar of California
  • Member
  • 1981 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Outstanding Member
  • Consumer Attorneys Association
  • 2013
  • Outstanding Member
  • American Bar Association
  • 2013
  • Eagle Member
  • Washington Association of Trial Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2013
  • Distinguished Member
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • 2013
  • Million Dollar Advocates
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2012
  • Outstanding Member
  • American Bar Association
  • 2012
  • Outstanding Member
  • Consumer Attorneys Association
  • 2012
  • Eagle Member
  • Washington Association of Trial Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Distinguished Member
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • 2012
  • Outstanding Member
  • American Bar Association
  • 2011
  • Distinguished Member
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • 2011
  • Eagle Member
  • Washington Association of Trial Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Outstanding Member
  • Consumer Attorneys Association
  • 2011
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2011
  • Eagle ember
  • Washington Association of Trial Lawyers
  • 2010
  • Outstanding Member
  • American Bar Association
  • 2010
  • Distinguished Member
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • 2010
  • Outstanding Member
  • Consumer Attorneys Association
  • 2010
  • Million Dollar Advocate
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • 2010
  • Avvo 9.4 Superb Rating
  • Avvo
  • 2010
  • Avvo 9.2 Superb Rating
  • Avvo
  • 2009
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Speaking Engagements

  • What to do if you've been in an accident
  • What to do if you've been in an accident
  • 2012
  • 7 things your insurance company doesn't want you to know
  • 7 things your insurance company doesn't want you to know
  • 2012

Attorney endorsements

Received (14)
Given (10)
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Unknown Attorney | Feb 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Aug 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He has been practicing for over 30 years and has a stellar track record of winning big money verdicts for his clients. He is a true gentleman."
Personal injury Attorney | Mar 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kirk is nationally recognized as a leading personal injury lawyer. He is at the top of his field."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have known Kirk for over 12 years and in all of my interactions with him on a professional level he has been imensely helpful and freely giving of his time. I especially appreciated his ability to show reasons why a particular case was worth more than would be typically predicted, and then go and get it. His knowledge of medicine as well as law, was exceptional. I would highly recomend this lawyer to anyone in need of sound representation I notice that Kirk was also recomended by one of the greatest trial attorneys in the country, Brian Panish. That alone says it all."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kirk is passionate about representing injured people and getting the best results from them. I highly recommend Kirk and his firm. Kirk is a highly experienced personal injury lawyer who regularly handles complex cases."
Personal injury Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Co-worker
"Kirk is an extremely intelligent attorney. He has the ability to examine complex legal issues and isnt afraid to go the distance. Kirk is major benefit to the legal community which shows itself in the enormous success he's had as an attorney"
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kirk is an enthusiastic and successful trial attorney who has obtained terrific results for his clients."
Personal injury Attorney | Nov 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Kirk is experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about pursuing his clients' interests."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 31
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with this lawyer in several complex product liability personal injury matters over the past ten years. He is energetic, creative, committed to his clients, and a enjoyable to work with as co-counsel. He is a man of integrity as well."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 30
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I worked with Kirk on a significant injury case with a very complicated medical history. Kirk did a very nice job of working-up the case thoroughly, understanding the medicine and the injuries, and presenting the case skillfully to the other side, all of which resulted in an excellent settlement and result for the client."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I have known Kirk Bernard for several years. He is a very intelligent, hard working and thorough attorney who has worked on all kinds of personal injury cases, large and small, involving auto accidents, slips and falls, wrongful death, pharmaceutical liability, product liability, medical malpractice, etc. I would highly recommend him to any person or attorney in need of a higly capable and experienced personal injury lawyer."
Personal injury Attorney | Oct 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Kirk Bernard is the best injury lawyer I have met in quite some time. He is highly intelligent and able to look at an issue from both sides. If you suffered a catastrophic injury in Washington, such as a brain injury, burn injury, or lost a loved one due to a wrongful death, call your man by name: Kirk Bernard. Don't get stuck with a scumbag attorney, or cheap attorney, hire the best personal injury lawyer in Washington. Kirk B. Bernard. He is basically like a Navy SEAL of law. Hooyah to Kirk."
Wrongful death Attorney | Mar 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Beverly Hills Car accident Lawyer Kirk Barron Bernard
Kirk Barron Bernard
Car accident Attorney
Beverly Hills, CA
Licensed for 42 years
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