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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 $725,000.00.
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.
Practice areas
41 years, 3,500 cases
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.
41 years, 8,700 cases
41 years
41 years
41 years
Languages spoken
English
Bernard Law Group
8383 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite. 935
Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
Bernard Law Group
900 Aurora Avenue North
suite 100
Seattle, WA, 98109
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1997 | 05/07/2022 |
CA | Active | 1981 | 02/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Distinguished Member | Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | 2013 |
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 | 2012 |
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 |
Outstanding Member | American Bar Association | 2011 |
Outstanding Member | Consumer Attorneys Association | 2011 |
Eagle Member | Washington Association of Trial Lawyers | 2011 |
Distinguished Member | Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | 2011 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2011 |
Million Dollar Advocate | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2010 |
Outstanding Member | Consumer Attorneys Association | 2010 |
Eagle ember | Washington Association of Trial Lawyers | 2010 |
Outstanding Member | American Bar Association | 2010 |
Avvo 9.4 Superb Rating | Avvo | 2010 |
Distinguished Member | Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles | 2010 |
Avvo 9.2 Superb Rating | Avvo | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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4injured.com | Time Running Out To FIle DePuy Lawsuit | 2012 |
Visual.ly | Silly Laws in Washington | 2012 |
Ezines | The Implications of Being Hit By an Uninsured Driver | 2010 |
Ezines | Common Symptoms to Help Detect Spinal Cord Injuries | 2010 |
American Chronicle | Kirk Bernard's 5 Tips on Choosing the Right Lawyer for your Case | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Ventura College of Law | Law | 1981 |
University of California | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1977 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
Welding Rod Fumes | $20.5 million Verdict |
Motorcycle accident with SUV | $1,150,000.00 Settlement |
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Jason Stone, Unknown Attorney on Feb 3, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
David Centeno, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 6, 2012
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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.
Jason Stone, Unknown Attorney on Feb 3, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
David Centeno, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 6, 2012
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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.
David Lovik, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 2, 2010
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Kirk is nationally recognized as a leading personal injury lawyer. He is at the top of his field.
Jeffrey Pheffer, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 13, 2009
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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.
Rebeccah Graham, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 9, 2009
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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.
Brian Panish, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 4, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
Larry Nagelberg, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 19, 2009
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
William Simmons, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 11, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Kirk is an enthusiastic and successful trial attorney who has obtained terrific results for his clients.
Mark Davidson, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 5, 2009
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Kirk is experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about pursuing his clients' interests.
Martin Rubenstein, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 31, 2009
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.
Matthew McNicholas, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 30, 2009
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.
Andrew Bederman, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 27, 2009
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.
Michael Ehline, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 26, 2009
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.
Paul Vanderwalde, Wrongful death Attorney on Mar 27, 2009
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I endorse this lawyer's work.
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