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Biography
I have been a Civil Litigator for over 20 years, having been first admitted to the bar in 1981. I specialize in Personal Injury cases and represent the rights of accident victims on a contingency basis. I have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for my seriously injured clients.
Education
- University of California - Santa Barbara
- J.D. (1981) | Law
- University of California - Santa Barbara
- B.A. (1977)
Professional Experience
- Founding Member
- Bernard Law Group
- - Current
- Attorney
- Bernard & Bernard
- -
- Law Clerk
- Bernard & Jaffey
- -
Publications
Articles & Publications
- Tesla’s Latest Seat Belt-Related Recall Largest In Firm’s History
- The Legal Blog of Bernard Law Group
- 6 Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
- Avvo Legal Guide
- How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Attorney
- Avvo Legal Guide
- How to Spot Elder Abuse
- Avvo Legal Guide
- Seven Tips for Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents
- Avvo Legal Guide
Speaking Engagements
- 7 Things Your Insurance Company Doesn't Want You to Know
- What to Do If You've Been in an Accident
Awards
- Client Champion - SILVER
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Seattle
- Three Best Rated
- Attorney of the Year, State of Washington
- Top 100 Registry
- Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Seattle
- Expertise.com
- Best Car Accident Lawyers in Seattle
- Expertise.com
Professional Associations
- Brain Injury Association of Washington
- Member
- Current
- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Member
- Current
- Washington State Association For Justice
- Member
- Current
- Washington State Bar Association
- Member
- Current
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 98500
- Washington
- Washington State Bar Association
- ID Number: 27077
Fees
- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
Contingent fees on Personal Injury cases.
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Area
- General Civil
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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