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Attorneys from Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh Attended The FJA’s Workhorse Seminar

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Several Managing Partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse CLE Seminar and Networking Event. As one of the most important meetings for civil trial organizations, the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse Seminar offers a huge array of continuing education accredited presentations by many of the State's most experienced attorneys and industry professionals.

Held at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, the four day event hosted dozens of seminars on a wide variety of topics including damages from personal injury and wrongful death cases, bad faith and insurance coverage, and many more. One featured seminar on traumatic brain injury was given in part by doctor Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist and neuropathologist, who was the first to publish findings of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in NFL players. In total, attendees had the opportunity to earn over 100 CLE credits in General Law, Ethics, and Technology Civil Trial Certifications.

Several members of the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse Seminar. In attendance were, Attorney David L. Goldman of the Sarasota office, Bernard F. Walsh of the Bradenton Office, Michael J. Babboni from the firms St. Petersburg office, and attorneys Daniel Murphy, and Adam Shapiro.

FJA board member and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard F. Walsh had this comment about the FJA event: "Of all CLE events available to attorneys in Florida, Workhorse is the most comprehensive and the most important. For an attorney to truly offer the best legal services for their personal injury clients, it is essential that they are fully versed in the latest technological advances in diagnostic, imaging, and treatment of serious injuries."

Walsh added, "FJA's Workhorse event brings together some of the nation's foremost experts on many different topics, and every plaintiff's attorney in Florida should take advantage of this opportunity. Often the outcome of a serious injury case may come down to an attorney's ability to convey the extent of injury and damage suffered by their client, and having an understanding of how to leverage the latest techniques to illustrate this to a jury can make all the difference. I am proud to be here with my fellow partners from Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez and Walsh."

About Bernard F. Walsh:

Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(r) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(r), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200
https://www.getmejustice.com/

*Web photo caption: Attorney Bernard Walsh and Attorney David Goldman, at the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse Seminar.

Several Managing Partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Florida Justice Association's Workhorse CLE Seminar and Networking Event. Held at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, the four day event hosted dozens of seminars on a wide variety of topics including damages from personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Related link: https://www.getmejustice.com/

Attorney Stephen M. Fernandez Becomes Member of The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Civil trial and personal injury attorney Stephen Fernandez, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, has been recognized as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum by the National Trial Lawyers Top Trial Lawyers of America(R).

Created by the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers in 1993, the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Forums were founded to allow members a way to demonstrate an objective measure of their competence as an attorney to prospective clients. The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum inducts members based on a strict set of criteria and ethical standards. Membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum requires candidates to have successfully achieved an outcome of two million dollars or more for their client as primary counsel.

Each candidate's application is subject to independent review by experienced trial attorneys, including exhaustive scrutiny of the candidate's professional record, academic history, and ethics.

Attorney Stephen Fernandez had this to say about becoming a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Form, "It's an honor to have been selected as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. In serious injury cases, the stakes could not be higher for our clients. Often the long-term financial and physical well-being of an entire family is on the line.

"Achieving justice against a well-funded and aggressive insurance company is a difficult and demanding process. Clients should only place their trust in the most qualified attorneys. Being recognized as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum lets potential clients know the attorney they have chosen can be relied on to fight for their interests in even the toughest personal injury cases."

About Attorney Stephen M. Fernandez:

Mr. Fernandez is an equity partner in the law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh. He regularly handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims caused by car accidents, motorcycle accidents, commercial trucking crashes, construction accidents, boating accidents, as well as claims involving nursing home neglect. Mr. Fernandez takes great pride in representing accident victims and their families during the difficult period following a serious injury or loss.

A member of The National Trial Lawyers and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Stephen Fernandez maintains a "Superb" rating at Avvo.com. Stephen M. Fernandez received his law degree, with honors, from the University of Florida College of Law. While in law school he focused on courses relevant to the field of personal injury and trial practice. Mr. Fernandez was also an active member of the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy. Prior to studying law, he graduated with high honors from the University of Florida.

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Civil trial and personal injury attorney Stephen Fernandez, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez and Walsh, has been recognized as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum by the National Trial Lawyers Top Trial Lawyers of America(R).

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Bernard Walsh Named Member of Elite Trial Lawyers Group 5th Consecutive Year

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bernard Walsh of the Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been recognized as a member of the The American Society of Legal Advocates for the 5th consecutive year.

The American Society of Legal Advocates is an elite group of trial attorneys comprised from the most experienced and successful lawyers around the nation. Only attorneys that have a long-term proven record of professional success and high ethical standards are considered for membership. In addition to the highest professional standards, candidates for membership must also have a record of long-term commitment to their community and justice system.

Founded to bring together the nation's best trial attorneys with the public, it is the goal of The American Society of Legal Advocates to provide a source of the highest caliber of legal advocates. Additionally, The American Society of Legal Advocates aims to strengthen professional relationships between attorneys and promote best practices throughout the legal community.

Attorney Bernard Walsh offered this comment about becoming a member, "It's been an honor to be accepted into a group such as the ASLA five times. Over the years working as a personal injury attorney, I have seen an increased effort by the insurance industry to undermine consumer protections by lobbying state legislatures in Florida and beyond. As such it is essential that members of the civil legal community come together to defend the rights of citizens and promote a strong legal system. Organizations such as ASLA help by bringing professionals together and facilitate discussion and awareness. I look forward to another year of fighting to protect the rights of Floridians alongside members of ASLA."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:
Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(R), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

Attorney Bernard Walsh of the Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez and Walsh has been recognized as a member of the The American Society of Legal Advocates for the 5th consecutive year.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Attorneys Bernard Walsh & David Goldman Supported The 2017 Sarasota Pride Festival

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Bernard Walsh, Attorney David Goldman, and members of the civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh have sponsored and attended Sarasota Pride Fest.

Held at J.D. Hamel Park in Sarasota Florida, the Sarasota Pride Festival drew hundreds of visitors from the Sarasota LGBT community as well as members of the wider Sarasota area. Entitled "Resist & Rise Up," the event was held to forge stronger community ties, and increase awareness of the Sarasota area LGBT community in a fun and engaging festival. Event sponsors and vendors involved with the festival included dozens of local businesses from a wide variety of industries.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, a "Silver" sponsor of the event, also attended the event hosting a booth. Several members of the law firm engaged with festival goers including Event Coordinator Debra Burger, Legal Assistant Clara Padelford, Attorney Bernard Walsh and Attorney David Goldman.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this to share about the Sarasota Pride Festival: "We have returned as a sponsor of Sarasota Pride year after year. The event has always been lively, and a great time for everyone involved and this year was no different.

"Sarasota Pride has been working to help eliminate prejudice and discrimination, while supporting the defense of human and civil rights for the LGBT community. Given the current political climate, groups like Sarasota Pride are more important than ever. As a civil trial law firm we fully support a fair and just society for all citizens and are proud to aid Sarasota Pride in their efforts to end discrimination and promote a positive image in the Sarasota area."

About Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh:

The lawyers of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh have more than 100 years of combined Florida legal experience in personal injury, wrongful death and other negligence cases. Our partners have handled more than 10,000 non-fatal and fatal personal injury cases, where death or brain, head, neck, back, spinal cord, shoulder and knee injuries have resulted from car, truck, motorcycle or boat accidents. Attorneys at Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez and Walsh are active and deeply involved in the communities of Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Punta Gorda, Lakeland, Tampa, Venice, Fort Myers, and Englewood.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236
941-954-4000

https://www.GetMeJustice.com/.

Photo Caption: Attorney David Goldman (far right) and members of the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh at Sarasota Pride.

Attorney Bernard Walsh, Attorney David Goldman, and members of the civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh have sponsored and attended 2017 Sarasota Pride Fest in Florida.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Attorneys David Goldman, Bernard Walsh and Stephan Fernandez Attend FJA’s Masters Of Justice Conference

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The October Florida Justice Association's Masters Of Justice conference was attended by several partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh.

Held at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Sarasota the conference featured dozens of seminars on a wide variety of civil trial law topics.

Headlining the conference were several advanced lectures including a presentation on auto accident representation entitled "Winning From The Beginning" given by attorney Keith Mitnik; a lecture on defective roadway infrastructure entitled "Defective and Improperly Installed Guardrails" given by speakers Leslie Kroeger and Poorad Razavi; and a seminar on Life Care Planning after a severe injury entitled "Truth, Lies, Myths, and Legends," given by Dr. Santo Steven BiFulco, a CLCP of BiFulco Medical Group in Tampa, Florida.

Several members of the Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh were in attendance including Attorney David Goldman, Attorney Stephan Fernandez, Attorney Bernard Walsh, and Attorney Daniel Murphy.

Attendees received presentation materials useful for a variety of case types and could potentially earn up to 17 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits during the conference. In addition to the educational value, attendees also were able to network with other members of the Florida Justice Association and stay up to date in many areas of civil trial law including auto negligence, insurance bad faith and medical malpractice.

The event also featured the 5th Annual Diversity and Inclusion Reception. This year's reception honored retired Florida Supreme Court Justice James E. C. Perry. Nominated in 2009 by then Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Perry was the 85th Justice to the Florida Supreme Court.

Other notable guests of the Reception included The Honorable Charles E. Williams of the 12th Circuit Court of Florida, who serves on the Sarasota County Bar Association's Diversity Committee, and Christina Walsh, secretary of the Tampa Student Bar Association and former FJA liaison to Cooley Law School.

Attorney David L. Goldman had this to say about the FJA conference: "Events like the Masters of Justice held by the FJA are a valuable tool in the effort to keep our civil justice system strong. Over the past several years lobbyists from the insurance industry and many other special interest groups have used the present political climate to weaken consumer protections in the name of jobs. More often than not these efforts to influence our state legislature have led to higher corporate profits, reduced protections for our citizens, and little in the way of good paying jobs.

"The Florida Justice Association and other members of the legal system have stood to protect the rights of our citizens, and the 'Masters of Justice' seminars allow for experienced attorneys to share knowledge and experience to help protect our legal system, and become better prepared to defend the integrity of our society."

About Attorney David L. Goldman:

Mr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.

David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

More information: http://www.getmejustice.com/

*PHOTO Caption: The Honorable Charles E. Williams of the 12th Circuit Court of Florida and Christina Walsh, secretary of the Tampa Student Bar Association and former FJA liaison to Cooley Law School.

The October Florida Justice Association's Masters Of Justice conference was attended by several partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez and Walsh. Held at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Sarasota the conference featured dozens of seminars on a wide variety of civil trial law topics.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Attorney Bernard Walsh Warns the Corporate Push for Arbitration Threatens Our Constitutional Right to a Jury of Our Peers

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Personal injury lawyer Bernard Walsh warns efforts by large corporations to resolve disputes in arbitration rather than trial by jury threaten constitutional rights. Corporations seeking to reduce their financial risk and increase long-term profits have been turning to arbitration clauses more and more.

Arbitration essentially is an agreement that any legal disputes will be settled in a private negotiation moderated by an 'Arbitrator.' More often than not the moderating arbitrator is also employed by the company and as such, has their employer's interests in mind during any negotiation of financial or legal settlement.

Arbitration agreements have quietly been added to service contracts of many important services or product purchases including everything from banking to automobile manufacturing to nursing home care providers and even food products. Often the customer is completely unaware that when they sign a service agreement, they have also consented to binding arbitration and waved their right to a trial by a jury. In some high profile cases bad publicity has resulted in corporations removing the arbitration clause from their service or product. The push for more arbitration and less trials is increasing in other ways as well.

In one such case, financial giant Wells Fargo sought in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals to have a dispute over "reordering transactions," a practice in which financial transactions are reordered to maximize overdraft fees, thrown out and instead settle out of court in arbitration. However by enlarge, legal departments and business executives are more and more attempting to avoid responsibility by having customers wave their right to a jury and agree to settle dispute through binding arbitration.

Despite the effort to stop this erosion of consumer protections by a group of sixteen states and the District Of Columbia, the Trump Administration, supported by nursing home operators and the lobbyist group the American Health Care Association, is working to remove limitations for forced arbitration in nursing home services, essentially stripping nursing home residents' right to take facilities to court over alleged abuse, neglect and sexual assault.

Civil trial lawyer Bernard F. Walsh of the Bradenton Office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh offered this warning to consumers, "Out of sight - out of mind, combined with lobbying law makers at every level of the government, has been the strategy for many large corporations to advance forced arbitration into almost every major industry. Should the federal government and state law makers continue to bend to the will of special interests and corporate lobbyists, the constitutional right of every American citizen to a trial by a jury of peers will be side stepped. Every year we see more and more cases where people have been harmed by negligent companies and seek justice only to discover that they have waived their constitutional rights to a jury. We cannot allow forced arbitration to become the new norm and still maintain a fair and just society."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:

Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(r) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(r), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200
More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/

Personal injury lawyer Bernard Walsh warns efforts by large corporations to resolve disputes in arbitration rather than trial by jury threaten constitutional rights. Corporations seeking to reduce their financial risk and increase long-term profits have been turning to arbitration clauses more and more.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

States Reaction to National Opioid Crisis Draws Comment from Bradenton Injury Lawyer Bernard Walsh

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aggressive legal action by states to curb national opioid addiction crisis draws comments from southwest Florida civil trial lawyer Bernard Walsh.

In response to growing political pressure to stop the opioid addiction crisis, many State and municipal governments are filing lawsuits against a range of drug manufacturers.

As many areas of the United States are faced with a deepening opioid addiction crisis, state and local governments are responding by targeting the opioid manufacturers and distributors citing their aggressive marketing and sales tactics.

Opioids are a class of drug often prescribed as a pain-killer for patients who suffer from chronic pain. However, opioids are very powerful drugs that in addition to being highly effective at dulling pain, also induce a feeling of euphoria and are extremely habit forming. Opioids can be made either from their natural source the opium poppy, or as is most common in modern medicine, from synthetic sources as a product of drug engineering.

However whether the drug is from opium poppies such as morphine, a synthetic engineered drug such as Fentanyl, or a semi-synthetic drug such as Oxycodone, they all are highly addictive and should only be used when absolutely necessary.

In addition to the fact that opioids are potentially highly addictive drugs, there are more than 60 different opioid or opioid derived drugs available to physicians. Many patients may be completely unaware that the drug they have been prescribed is in fact a dangerously addictive opioid.

As a result, physicians - often motived by highly aggressive incentive marketing plans by drug manufacturers and distributors, have been prescribing these drugs in larger amounts and at much higher rates. With legitimate patients becoming addicted and often turning to illegitimate sources to feed their habit, opioid overdoses have skyrocketed. For example, in the first three months of this year in Maryland alone, there have been 550 overdose deaths.

So far six states, including Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts and Virginia, have declared emergencies to access more resources to fight the additional crisis. More states such as New Jersey, Washington, and South Carolina have begun to take action with lawsuits against drug makers.

The legal actions are not limited to States, cities have also begun to file suit against drug manufacturers. According to The Indianapolis Business Journal, Indianapolis will be suing several drug manufacturers, including Purdue Pharma, Endo and Teva, as well as naming opioid distributors Cardinal Health, McKesson Corporation and AmerisourceBergen as likely defendants in the lawsuit. Counties have also taken up the effort such as Pennsylvania's Lackawanna County which announced a lawsuit against opioid painkiller maker Allergan.

Many of the lawsuits claim that both makers and distributors of opioids 'unfairly and deceptively' marketed opioids helping fuel the opioid crisis.

The additional crisis and growing legal response have not gone unnoticed by many in the legal community.

Personal Injury Attorney Bernard F. Walsh of the Bradenton Florida office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh offered this comment on the crisis, "For far too long, we have allowed the financial interests of drug makers and physicians to influence the prescription of opioids. Florida has been hit very hard with many people hopelessly addicted to drugs like Oxycodone and Fentanyl.

"While there is a legitimate need for these drugs in some cases of chronic pain, doctors motivated by lucrative sales incentives and aggressive marketing tactics have been prescribing these drugs far too often and in amounts that almost guarantee addiction. With the federal government failing to act in a timely or effective fashion, it will be up to the judiciaries of state and local governments to address this process, and civil trial lawyers will play an important role in winning these cases."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:

Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(r) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(r), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200
More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/

Aggressive legal action by states to curb national opioid addiction crisis draws comments from southwest Florida civil trial lawyer Bernard Walsh. In response to growing political pressure to stop the opioid addiction crisis, many State and municipal governments are filing lawsuits against a range of drug manufacturers.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Sarasota Injury Lawyer David Shapiro Named Top 10 Plaintiff’s Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- ATTORNEY AND PRACTICE Magazine has awarded David Shapiro Esq., with a Top 10 Plaintiff's Attorney Designation. David Shapiro Esq., founding partner of the Sarasota based personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, has been awarded a Top 10 Plaintiff's Attorney Designation by the popular legal industry and legal news website Attorney and Practice Magazine.

Specializing in providing attorneys and legal practitioners with insight and advice from other legal professionals, as well as opinions and updates on the latest legal news in a wide variety of practice areas, Attorney and Practice Magazines awards list was created to recognize the achievements of the top 1% of trial lawyers.

The organization awards the top attorneys in several legal practice areas including Plaintiff's Attorneys, Family Law, Criminal Defense and DUI Defense.

With personal injury cases frequently having millions of dollars and quality of life issues at stake, the plaintiff's attorneys awards category drew some of the nation's best trial lawyers.

Attorney David Shapiro offered this comment about winning the award, "It's an honor to be selected as one of Attorney and Practice Magazines Top 10. Having credentials such as this helps an attorney reassure their potential clients that they have the experience and recognition to handle their case. Victims of personal injury are often in a very vulnerable state both financially and emotionally and any way an attorney can reassure their client will be helpful."

About Sarasota Attorney M. David Shapiro:

Attorney M. David Shapiro is an AV-rated civil trial lawyer, the highest rating awarded to litigation attorneys. He is also Board Certified by the Florida Bar. Mr. Shapiro is an experienced trial lawyer who has earned the respect of his peers in the legal community. David has successfully litigated civil rights cases involving access to courts and rights under the Rehabilitation Act to the United States Supreme Court. For more than 20 years, Mr. Shapiro has practiced exclusively in the area of personal injury and wrongful death in Sarasota, Florida.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236
Local: 941-954-4000

More about M. David Shapiro at: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

ATTORNEY AND PRACTICE Magazine has awarded David Shapiro Esq., with a Top 10 Plaintiff's Attorney Designation. David Shapiro Esq., founding partner of the Sarasota based personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, has been awarded a Top 10 Plaintiff's Attorney Designation by the popular legal industry and legal news website Attorney and Practice Magazine.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Attorney David L. Goldman Honored as Community Leader at Sarasota Men’s Conference

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney David L. Goldman from the Sarasota Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh was honored by Sarasota community organizations, West Coast Center For Human Development and the Coalition For A Better Family.

Held at Michael's On East, the annual awards ceremony entitled, 'Flames of Distinction' honored several members of the local Sarasota community for their ongoing efforts to improve the lives and quality of life of families in the greater Sarasota area who, lead by example and 'pay it forward.'

David L. Goldman of the law firm Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez, & Walsh was one of the honorees. Also honored were Trevor Harvey, who headed the local chapter of the NAACP for over a decade, and local homebuilder and philanthropist, Lee Wetherington.

Mr. Goldman spoke of the importance of children having a positive male role model in one's life, and how fortunate he was to have a supportive and loving father to mentor him. He noted that leaders in the community, such as teachers, coaches, other relatives, and even law enforcement officials, can help fill that void in the absence of a strong father figure. Dr. Eddy Regnier, an eminent local psychologist, spoke in great detail about studies demonstrating the positive effect of the male role models, whether fathers or father figures, particularly with respect to the need for children to "play" and know limits.

In accepting the award recognizing his longstanding contributions to local charitable organizations in our community, Mr. Goldman made reference to "Tikkun Olam," a Jewish concept defined by acts of kindness performed to perfect or repair the world. He noted that what the honorees and the Westcoast Center all had in common was a sense of purpose to repair the world by helping others in our community who may be at a disadvantage. Mr. Goldman added that this was a universal mission felt by all people of good faith from diverse backgrounds, and that he looked forward to being able to continue to help serve the needs of our community.

About Attorney David L. Goldman:

Mr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.

David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

More information: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

*PHOTO CAPTION: Attorney David Goldman (Center) with Attorney Bernard Walsh (right) with Member of The West Coast Center For Human Development.

Attorney David L. Goldman from the Sarasota Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez and Walsh was honored by Sarasota community organizations, West Coast Center For Human Development and the Coalition For A Better Family.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Troubling Trend of Increased Zip-Line Injuries Addressed In Published Article By Christina Walsh, JD and Bernard F. Walsh, Esq.

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- An article co-written by Christina Walsh JD, and Personal Injury Attorney Bernard F. Walsh of the Bradenton, Florida office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, has been published in the 2017 Summer Edition of The Trial Lawyer.

Entitled, "Zip-Line & Pre-Injury Releases," the article brings attention to the troubling rise of serious and fatal accidents arising from zip-lining at private businesses. The article cites a study by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine which examined zip-line accidents nationally from 1997 to 2012.

The study found that over the sixteen year period, nearly 17,000 people were treated for zip-line related injuries, and that the injuries were most common in children and teenagers. The article makes particular note of the apparent spike in the frequency of accidents over the last four years, with nearly ten injuries per day.

The article also points out that while not included in the study, there were more than six deaths from zip-line accidents in 2015 alone, and that the number of both commercial and amateur zip-lines in outdoor educational programs, camps and backyards has increased dramatically as well, to more than 13,000.

In addition to the sheer number of injuries, the study found that many of the injuries sustained from zip-lining were quite serious and included, traumatic head injury, spinal cord injury, broken bones, torn ligaments, ripped muscles, friction burns, lost digits as well as deaths as a result from collisions with other riders, trees and structures or failure of equipment.

Having defined the very real risk and frequency of serious injury and death resulting from zip-line accidents, the article focuses on strategies plaintiff's attorneys should consider when representing victims of zip-line accidents in personal injury cases, and how to overcome the pre-injury release forms most injured parties would have been made to sign. Additionally, many of the zip-line operators have elected not to carry liability insurance.

As with many dangerous outdoor activities such as tandem skydiving and parasailing, participants are usually required to sign a pre-injury release agreement before participating. Such agreements are designed to release the activity provider from any legal liability should injury occur. However in some cases, these agreements are poorly drafted or other circumstances affect the case that will allow an attorney to win compensation for an injured client.

Co-author of the article injury attorney Bernard F. Walsh offered this comment about the article, "It's easy to see the appeal zip-lining has, especially for young people. On the surface, zip-lining looks like a fun and exciting outdoor activity that would be a memorable experience.

"However, while collaborating with my daughter to outline the dangers and legal perils of zip-lining, it has become clear that serious injuries from zip-lining are surprisingly common, and that this industry, like so many others has adopted the practice of requiring a pre-injury release which in many cases will make obtaining medical compensation for injuries from equipment failures or a negligent operation much more difficult for a plaintiff's legal team. Additionally, many of the zip-line operations have elected to carry no liability insurance."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:

Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(R), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

An article co-written by Attorney Bernard F. Walsh Esq., and Christina Walsh JD, has been published in the summer edition of The Trial Lawyer. Entitled, 'Zip-Line & Pre-Injury Releases', the article brings attention to the troubling rise of serious and fatal accidents arising from zip-lining at private businesses.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Attorney Bernard Walsh Honors The Legacy Of America’s Most Famous Trial Lawyer At The Melvin M. Belli Society Seminar

BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Bernard F. Walsh from the Bradenton Florida office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, joined with fellow trial lawyers from around the United States in honoring the legacy of America's most famous trial lawyer, Melvin M. Belli.

Held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston Massachusetts, the 70th Annual Melvin M. Belli Society seminar drew prominent trial attorneys from around the country to honor and continue the legacy of legal icon Mel Belli. Founded in 1981, The Belli Society is a group of civil trial lawyers from many countries dedicated to preserving and enhancing Belli's legacy.

Widely considered to be one of the most influential trial lawyers in American history, Mel Belli has been called the "Father of Demonstrative Evidence" for his innovative methods of illustrating clients' injuries within the courtroom. Belli often used many objects to help the court understand the nature of his clients' injuries, including artificial legs, scale models, human skeletons, photography, actual vehicle and more devices to increase the understanding of the jury. Belli's methods have become best practice for representing clients in personal injury cases, and his multi-volume legal books Modern Trials is still considered the standard textbook on demonstrative evidence in trials.

Given in conjunction with the American Association of Justice Convention, the event featured more than 28 individual seminars from nationally recognized trial attorneys in a variety of issues related to representing clients in civil trial law. Attendees earned CLE (continuing legal education) credits required by many State Bar Associations.

Attorney Bernard Walsh had this to say about attending the event, "Melvin M. Belli is one of the most important individuals that most people have never heard of. Belli's methods have shaped the way civil trial cases are represented in court to the great benefit of the American Justice system, and provide civil trial attorneys effective means of representing the rights of their clients.

"The Melvin M. Belli Society does important work in ensuring that the lessons learned and strides made in our civil court systems are not forgotten."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:
Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(r) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(r), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

Attorney Bernard F. Walsh from the Bradenton Florida office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, joined with fellow trial lawyers from around the United States in honoring the legacy of America's most famous trial lawyer, Melvin M. Belli.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Bernard Walsh Joins Ranks Of Trial Attorneys Immortalized By Irish Portrait Artist Trevor Goring

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The likeness of Bernard F. Walsh has been added to the Trial Lawyers National Portrait Gallery, a collection of paintings from world-renowned portrait artist Trevor Goring.

Attorney Bernard Walsh from the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has joined the ranks of notable lawyers from across the nation in the 'Contemporary Portraits Collection' of the Trial Lawyers National Portrait Gallery.

Created by Artist Trevor Goring, Trial Lawyers National Portrait Gallery is a large body of work showcasing unique portraits which document and celebrate the contemporary and historical trial lawyer community.

Trial lawyers are committed to insuring that all people see justice in our nation's courtrooms. They strive to promote justice and fairness for injured persons, safeguards victims' rights, particularly the right to trial by jury, and strengthen the civil justice system. Trial lawyers work tirelessly to serve their clients for positive outcomes and protect the democratic values inherent in the civil justice system.

Bernard Walsh had this to say about being included in the Trial Lawyers National Portrait Gallery, "Few things shape the society we live in, and have as much impact on the success and happiness of the people in our nation as much as law and our legal system. Every year attorneys work, study and strive to better represent clients and strengthen the legal system as a whole, yet few in the public will think about the role lawyers have in our day to day lives.

"Having a renowned artist such as Trevor Goring dedicate so much of his creative energy to record so many dedicated attorneys is wonderful. I am honored to have been included in this exceptional group and thank Trevor for his fine work."

The portrait of Attorney Bernard F. Walsh and many other attorneys can be viewed online at the Trial Lawyer National Portrait Gallery.

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:

Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(r) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(r), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

The likeness of Bernard F. Walsh has been added to the Trial Lawyers National Portrait Gallery, a collection of paintings from world-renowned portrait artist Trevor Goring. Trial lawyers are committed to insuring that all people see justice in our nation's courtrooms.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Personal Injury Attorney David L. Goldman Master of Ceremonies at ‘Men of Purpose’ Event

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney David L. Goldman of the personal injury law firm, Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, was master of ceremonies for an event honoring the work of local volunteers who have engaged with the local community.

Attorney David L. Goldman was the master of ceremonies at the annual "Men of Purpose" event honoring the unsung local heroes who volunteer their time and energies to help make our communities stronger by serving as role models for young people.

The event was organized by Second Chance Last Opportunity and April Glasco Jones and took place at Mount Cavalry First Baptist Church in Sarasota, Fla. Among the honorees were local religious leaders, police officers and others who work with at-risk youth, serving as mentors on a one-to-one basis.

Attorney Goldman noted that "Too often the people who affect the lives of our youth go unnoticed, whether they serve as athletic coaches, counselors or big brothers, they are the ones who make a real difference in changing lives for the better." David added that "It's really nice that organizations like Second Chance can give those who mentor young people a night in the limelight to celebrate all the good they do in our community."

About Attorney David L. Goldman:

Mr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.

David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

More information: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

Attorney David L. Goldman of the personal injury law firm, Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, was master of ceremonies for an event honoring the work of local volunteers who have engaged with the local community.

Related link: http://www.getmejustice.com/

Sarasota Attorney David Shapiro Named Best Lawyer 5th Consecutive Year

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- For a fifth year in a row, personal injury and civil trial attorney M. David Shapiro, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been accepted as a member of Best Lawyers.

Highly regarded within the legal industry, Best Lawyers has been cited as one of the most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.

Producing publications for over 30 years, Best Lawyers has become one of the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals for many legal areas of practice.

Members of Best Lawyers must be nominated by peers or clients and undergo a vigorous peer review process. To remain as a member of Best Lawyers, each attorney is voted on and only members who maintain sufficient votes remain a member of Best Lawyers.

Recognized for his many years of exceptional legal services for clients as well as maintaining the highest professional standards, attorney M. David Shapiro was once again inducted into the Best Lawyers.

Mr. Shapiro offered this comment on his membership, "Over the years representing injured clients, I have found many people often have difficulty in determining if their lawyer has the experience, respect and integrity to be trusted with their case and deciding on which attorney to represent them.

"While being accepted into the Best Lawyers is an honor, having the distinction helps to show prospective clients qualifications that go beyond a resume, and help them choose the lawyer that will be so important to their financial future and peace of mind."

About Sarasota Attorney M. David Shapiro:
Attorney M. David Shapiro is an AV-rated civil trial lawyer, the highest rating awarded to litigation attorneys. He is also Board Certified by the Florida Bar. Mr. Shapiro is an experienced trial lawyer who has earned the respect of his peers in the legal community. David has successfully litigated civil rights cases involving access to courts and rights under the Rehabilitation Act to the United States Supreme Court. For more than 20 years, Mr. Shapiro has practiced exclusively in the area of personal injury and wrongful death in Sarasota, Florida.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236
Local: 941-954-4000

More about M. David Shapiro at: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

For a fifth year in a row, personal injury and civil trial attorney M. David Shapiro, of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been accepted as a member of Best Lawyers. Highly regarded within the legal industry, Best Lawyers has been cited as one of the most respected peer review publication in the legal profession.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Speaks on Trucking Accident Representation at The APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Bernard Walsh of the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh gave a presentation at the APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit.

Prominent trucking accident injury lawyer Bernard F. Walsh, spoke on legal representation for victims of commercial trucking accidents at the APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit.

Entitled, "How an Attorney Works a Trucking Case: The A to Z Basics," the CLE accredited seminar instructed the audience of attorney and law students on the essential steps a plaintiff's attorney must take when handling a trucking accident case. The presentation outlined the many areas needed for effective representation during trucking accident cases, which are frequently much more challenging and demanding cases when compared with other types of personal injury law.

Held by the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America at the Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel in Tampa, Florida, the event included a host of highly experience trucking litigation plaintiff's attorneys as guest speakers, and drew attorney's from across the nation as both participants and attendees.

In addition to speaking at the event and on the behalf of APITLA, Attorney Bernard Walsh invited law students to attend the seminar.

Lauded as a valuable networking and educational resource for plaintiff's trial attorneys across the United States, APITLA's stated goal is to use the law to dramatically reduce the number of traffic accidents caused by unsafe trucking companies.

Attorney Bernard Walsh offered this comment about the event: "Speaking at an APITLA conference is always an honor, but his year I was thrilled that so many attorney and students were in attendance. One aspect of legal studies that is often not emphasized enough in the education environment is the high level of networking and number of professional memberships that a practicing attorney should be engaged in.

"Having the students attend the seminar and see for themselves the importance of attending events like the Trucking Summit is excellent real world experience, and helps the students have a better understanding of what the legal profession is like after school."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:

Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(R), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

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*Photo Caption: Attorney Walsh (far right) Speaks on 'Trucking Accident Representation' at The APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit.

Attorney Bernard Walsh of the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh gave a presentation at the APITLA Interstate Trucking Super Summit. Entitled, "How an Attorney Works a Trucking Case: The A to Z Basics," the CLE accredited seminar instructed the audience of attorney and law students.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Recommends Increased Safety Regulations and Label Warnings Are Needed for Energy Drinks After Teen Death

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The report that a teenager died as a result of drinking an energy drink in combination with other caffeinated drinks has prompted calls for improved safety regulations on energy supplements by Attorney Bernard F. Walsh.

Personal injury Attorney Bernard F. Walsh has called for improved safety regulations of energy drinks following the death of a teenager as a result of consuming multiple caffeinated drinks. Several news outlets have reported on the death of a teenager that was caused by consuming several caffeinated drinks including a coffee, a soft drink and an energy drink within a short span of time.

Often taken for granted, and nearly ubiquitous in soft drinks, many do not realize that caffeine is a drug. Classified as a central nervous system stimulant, caffeine is legal and unregulated in nearly all parts of the world. However, with the increasing popularity of so-called energy drinks, caffeine is also frequently being included with a host other ingredients designed to increase alertness while maintaining a sweet taste that is easy to drink.

Many such "energy drinks" are also readily available in large, multi-serving containers, and often are marketed specifically to young people.

Personal Injury Attorney Bernard Walsh of the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh had this comment on the safety of energy drinks, "While it's certainly true that in most cases caffeine has been a safe addition to beverages for many years, the potential harm of highly potent, multi-serving energy drinks should be cause for concern. Many do not know that due to their classification as dietary supplements, energy drinks are not regulated by the FDA allowing manufacturers to sidestep limits on caffeine.

"Many such drinks contain a potent combination of large amounts of caffeine combined with vitamins and any number of additional herbal extracts without any regulatory oversight by the FDA. When you combine that, with the fact that many energy drinks are developed to taste similar to sweet soft drinks and the fact that they are often sold in large cans with multiple servings, the potential danger to children and individuals with heart health issues raises concerns.

"As with many other potentially harmful products such as e-cigarettes, energy drinks are frequently marketed to a younger audience. Given the tragic events in South Carolina, I urge lawmakers to re-think the rules about energy drinks to reflect the reality of the supplements and drinks that are being marketed to young people."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:

Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(r) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(r), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

The report that a teenager died as a result of drinking an energy drink in combination with other caffeinated drinks has prompted calls for improved safety regulations on energy supplements by Attorney Bernard F. Walsh.

Sarasota Injury Law Firm Attended the Yellow Brick Road of Florida Car Show

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Sarasota civil trial and personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh was one of the sponsors of The Yellow Brick Road of Florida Car Show.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh was one of the sponsors of the Yellow Brick Road of Florida Car Show. Held at the campus of the Suncoast Polytechnical High School in Sarasota Florida, the event raised funds for the Yellow Brick Road of Florida LLC., a charitable group that supports student educational and social development. Featuring mint condition vehicles, music, food and networking, the event was lively and engaging for all attendees.

All funds raised at the event by the Yellow Brick Road of Florida will be used to support several youth groups including, 4-H and the Future Farmers of America (FFA). 4-H is a global network of organizations whose stated goal is to "engage youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development."

Created by a community of public universities and schools from around the United States, 4-H provides experiences where young people learn by engaging in hands-on projects in science, citizenship and agriculture. Proceeds from the event also went to Future Farmers of America, a youth program that supports student achievement in premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Attorney Stephan Fernandez from the Sarasota office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh had this to say about the event, "Both 4-H and FFA provide excellent programs to help local youth develop in a wide variety of ways. The attorneys at Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh are proud to sponsor these organizations and we would like to thank the Yellow Brick Road of Florida for organizing the event."

About Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh:

The lawyers of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez, & Walsh have more than 150 years of combined Florida legal experience in personal injury, wrongful death and other negligence cases.

Our partners have handled more than 10,000 non-fatal and fatal personal injury cases where death or brain, head, neck, back, spinal cord, shoulder and knee injuries have resulted from car, truck, motorcycle or boat accidents.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236

More on Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh: http://www.GetMeJustice.com/.

The Sarasota civil trial and personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh was one of the sponsors of The Yellow Brick Road of Florida Car Show. All funds raised at the event by the Yellow Brick Road of Florida will be used to support several youth groups.

Sarasota Law Firm Sponsors My Hometown Fest in Support of The Sertoma Kids Clinic

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Personal Injury Lawyer Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh was a sponsor of the second annual "My Hometown Fest" in support of the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota and its Sertoma Kids Clinic charitable organizations.

The Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law Firm of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh were one of the sponsors of the second annual "My Hometown Fest." Held at Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida, the My Hometown Festival drew more than 4000 visitors to the event which featured live music, a wide variety of vendors from the Sarasota area and other participating locations offering food and beverages unique to their home regions.

In addition to the entertainment and festivities, the event organizers sought to raise at least $25,000 dollars in support of the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota and its Sertoma Kids Clinic. As 501(c)(3) nonprofits, both organization serve children and others in our community who suffer from speech, language and hearing disabilities.

In support of the Sarasota area community and the efforts of the Sertoma Kids Clinic, the personal injury and civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh were one of the sponsors at the event.

Attorney Bernard Walsh from the Bradenton office of the law firm had this to say about sponsoring the event, "With offices all through the Greater Sarasota area, Bradenton and St. Petersburg we feel it's important to give back to the local community we serve. The Sertoma Club does excellent work in helping children with speech and hearing disabilities.

"Many people do not realize both the impact even a slight hearing or speech issue can cause for children in school as well as the large number of people affected by hearing and speech issues. The My Hometown Fest was a great event and we are happy to have contributed to its success and are looking forward to next years' event."

About Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh:

Comprised of five highly experienced civil trial and personal injury attorneys, the lawyers of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh have nearly two hundred years of combined experience representing Florida's injured. Our partners have handled more than 10,000 non-fatal and fatal personal injury cases, where death or brain, head, neck, back, spinal cord, shoulder and knee injuries have resulted from car, truck, motorcycle or boat accidents. The attorneys at Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni Fernandez and Walsh are active and deeply involved in the communities of Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Punta Gorda, Lakeland, Tampa, Venice, Fort Myers, and Englewood.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

More information: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

The Personal Injury Lawyer Firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh was a sponsor of the second annual "My Hometown Fest" in support of the Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota and its Sertoma Kids Clinic charitable organizations.

David Shapiro Named 2017 Florida 10 Best Attorney by The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney David Shapiro of the civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been inducted into the 2017 10 Best Attorney's by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA).

Recognizing his years of excellence and client satisfaction in the area of civil trial and personal injury law, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has inducted Sarasota injury lawyer M. David Shapiro of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh into the 2017 Florida's Best Attorneys.

Created to help aid clients seeking legal council from only the most qualified personal injury lawyers, the American Institutes' 10 Best Attorney Award is only given to a select group of highly capable attorneys with the highest degree of client satisfaction and professional integrity.

Candidates under consideration for the AIOPIA 10 Best Attorney Award must have an exemplary career demonstrating both a high degree of professional achievement inside and outside of the courtroom, as well as a record of exceptional client satisfaction. Candidates must be nominated by a member of the AIOPIA, peer attorney or past client.

Attorney David Shapiro had this to say about receiving the award, "As an attorney who specializes in represented the victims of serious accidents, I am often approached by individuals in a very difficult and frightening situation. Frequently, potential clients understand they need a truly effective lawyer with a history of success, but do not know how to select an attorney they can trust with their case."

He added, "Organizations such as the AIOPIA help attorneys demonstrate their integrity and effectiveness, and make choosing highly qualified legal council easier for clients who have had their lives turned upside down by injury."

About Sarasota Attorney M. David Shapiro:

Attorney M. David Shapiro is an AV-rated civil trial lawyer, the highest rating awarded to litigation attorneys. He is also board certified by the Florida Bar. Mr. Shapiro is an experienced trial lawyer who has earned the respect of his peers in the legal community. David has successfully litigated civil rights cases involving access to courts and rights under the Rehabilitation Act to the United States Supreme Court. For more than 20 years, David Shapiro has practiced exclusively in the area of personal injury and wrongful death in Sarasota, Florida.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236
Local: 941-954-4000

More about M. David Shapiro at: http://www.getmejustice.com/.

Twitter: @GetMeJustice

Attorney David Shapiro of the civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has been inducted into the 2017 10 Best Attorney's by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). Shapiro is an AV-rated civil trial lawyer, the highest rating awarded to litigation attorneys.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Earns Top Honors In Law

BRADENTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Bernard Walsh from the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has received top honors from the legal industry. Walsh has been inducted into the Lawyers of Distinction 2017, Top 10% of Attorneys in the United States.

Only attorneys who consistently demonstrate an outstanding level of professional competence, high ethical standards and significant amounts of peer recognition are eligible to be included in this elite group of attorneys. Members of the Lawyers of Distinction are selected by a rigorous invitation-only process by a panel of their peers.

Additionally, Mr. Walsh expressed his support for the men and woman of law enforcement who place themselves in harms way daily to protect civilians across the country, by joining the National Sheriff's Association. The National Sheriff's Association or NSA, is a professional association whose stated goal is to promote fair and efficient administration of criminal justice throughout the U.S., and dedicated to the service of the Office of Sheriff and their affiliates.

In addition to his recent honors, attorney Bernard Walsh has received many other accolades including, achieving a 10 out of 10 Superb rating from AVVO, inclusion in the American Society of Legal Advocates (Top 100 Litigation Lawyer), elevation to the status of board member of the National Trial Lawyers, inclusion into the National Association of Distinguished Counsel's Top 1%, and is a member of Florida Legal Elite.

Attorney Daniel Murphy of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh offered this comment about Bernard Walsh's industry recognition: "Personal injury is highly competitive, and the stakes are very high for the injured and their families. Many people in the public are unaware of just how demanding effective legal representation is in this field, and how much commitment is required from the attorney to achieve successful outcomes. I congratulate Bernard Walsh on his recent honors and look forward to providing our clients with continued great service by the attorneys in our law firm who are qualified to represent them in even the toughest cases."

About Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh:

Comprised of five highly experienced civil trial and personal injury attorneys, the lawyers of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh have nearly two hundred years of combined experience representing Florida's injured. Our partners have handled more than 10,000 non-fatal and fatal personal injury cases, where death or brain, head, neck, back, spinal cord, shoulder and knee injuries have resulted from car, truck, motorcycle or boat accidents. The attorneys at Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni Fernandez and Walsh are active and deeply involved in the communities of Bradenton, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Punta Gorda, Lakeland, Tampa, Venice, Fort Myers, and Englewood.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236
More information: http://www.getmejustice.com

Attorney Bernard Walsh from the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh has received top honors from the legal industry. Walsh has been inducted into the Lawyers of Distinction 2017, Top 10% of Attorneys in the United States.

Attorney David L Goldman Supported the Westcoast School for Human Development’s 45th Annual Banquet

SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney David L. Goldman of the Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh has sponsored and attended the Westcoast School for Human Development's 45th Annual Banquet.

Held at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch, the Westcoast School for Human Development's 45th Annual Banquet was a celebration and awards ceremony in support of several individuals who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of those in their local community.

Cultivating a creative and academically challenging atmosphere, the Westcoast Center for Human Development strives to provide a well-rounded and rewarding education to their students which range from Kindergarten to the 12th Grade and are primarily of African-American and Latino descent.

During the banquet an awards ceremony was held honoring the work of community activists with the "Heart of Gold" Award. Winners of the award included Reverend Thomas Pfaff for his work with Goodwill Industries and local interfaith organizations in Sarasota, and Julie Leach for her tireless efforts on behalf of the Westcoast Black Theater Troupe.

Bishop Henry Porter honored Sheila Martin-Askew, who partnered with the Westcoast School to start a gospel chorus in Malaysia, with a "Heart of Gold" award.

Other "Heart of Gold" honorees included Jarvie Hutcherson of Beverly Hills, California, received a "Heart of Gold" award for his work with the Multicultural Motion Picture Association, and educators and ministers Bishop W. James Brown, Dr. Marthenia Dupree, Amy Campbell and Sharon Cook were also recipients of the award.

Longtime supporter of the Westcoast Center for Human Development and the commencement speaker at the school's 2015 graduation, civil trial and personal injury attorney David L. Goldman sponsored the banquet and attended the festivities.

Mr. Goldman had this to say about the event, "Few organizations in the Sarasota area have done as much good for the community they serve as the Westcoast School for Human Development. I am proud to support this organization and attending the banquet and awards ceremony has been a wonderful experience."

About Attorney David L. Goldman:
Mr. Goldman is a member of the American Association of Justice, The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and the Southern Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Goldman is an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association and The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, and received the prestigious Legislative Leadership Award by that organization in 1997.

David Goldman has a long-standing commitment to the community and has served as a board member of many civic organizations. He has worked extensively with the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce, the Sarasota African-American Chamber of Commerce, Second Chance Last Opportunity and the Westcoast Center for Human Development. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Community Center and has been a director and member of the Endowment Fund of his local synagogue.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave., Sarasota, FL, 34236

More information: http://www.getmejustice.com

Photo Caption: Attorney David L. Goldman With Attendees of the Westcoast School For Human Development's 45th Annual Banquet (print/web version available on request).

Attorney David L. Goldman of the Personal Injury Law Firm Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh has sponsored and attended the Westcoast School for Human Development's 45th Annual Banquet.

Attorneys from Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh Attend The Manasota Trial Lawyers Board CLE Seminar

LAKEWOOD RANCH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Managing partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board Diner and CLE seminar.

Several members of civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh took part in the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board Diner and CLE Seminar.

Held at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch Florida, the event featured a CLE accredited seminar that focused on accident reconstruction entitled "How to Effectively Work With Accident Reconstruction to Better Present Your Clients' Case." Given by guest speakers Rick Swope of Swope econstruction Corporation and Brian Pfeifer of BEC Consulting, the seminar informed the audience on how utilize the latest methods of accident reconstruction to better represent clients in personal injury lawsuits.

The event drew attorneys and legal professionals from law firms around west central and southwest Florida, including several managing partners from Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh. In attendance were Manasota Trial Lawyers Board founder Bernard F. Walsh of the Bradenton office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, M. David Shapiro founding partner of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, and Stephan Fernandez from the Sarasota Office of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh.

Attendees of the seminar earned 2 CLE (continuing legal education) credits. Florida attorneys are required by the Florida Bar Association to earn 33 CLE credits over three years to remain a member in good standing.

In addition to the seminar an open forum discussion panel took place allowing for attendees to delve deeper into to topic of using accident reconstruction methods and technology during personal injury cases.

After the seminar, the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board hosted a diner and social mixer in an effort to promote networking and collaboration between attorneys.

Attorney David Shapiro had this to say about the event, "While Florida has a variety of legal industry organizations such as the Florida Justice Association, the Manasota Trial Lawyers, helps to give more voice and influence from the local Sarasota-Bradenton area."

Attorney Stephen Fernandez commented, "With so many aspects of personal injury law important, events like the MTLB's seminar or the FJA's workhorse seminar give attorneys the opportunity to enhance knowledge on a wide variety of topics and be exposed to the latest tools and techniques that would be more difficult otherwise. It's heartening to see so many attorneys take advantage of the event and become better prepared to represent their clients."

Attorney Bernard Walsh added, "As a founder of the MTLB I am happy to see my fellow partners participate. It's great to see so many of the area's attorneys come together in a cooperative fashion to help strengthen the Florida justice system."

About Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh:

The lawyers of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh have more than 100 years of combined Florida legal experience in personal injury, wrongful death and other negligence cases.

Our partners have handled more than 10,000 non-fatal and fatal personal injury cases, where death or brain, head, neck, back, spinal cord, shoulder and knee injuries have resulted from car, truck, motorcycle or boat accidents.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
308 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236
Local: 941-954-4000

More information: http://www.GetMeJustice.com/.

Managing partners from the personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh participated in the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board Diner and CLE seminar. Held at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch Florida, the event featured a CLE accredited seminar that focused on accident reconstruction entitled "How to Effectively Work With Accident Reconstruction to Better Present Your Clients' Case."

Attorney Bernard Walsh Attended the Southern Trial Lawyers Association Mardi Gras Conference

NEW ORLEANS La. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bernard F. Walsh of the personal injury and civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh attended the 29th Annual Southern Trial Lawyers Association Mardi Gras Conference

Drawing personal injury plaintiff's attorneys and legal professionals from fourteen different states, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association Mardi Gras Conference is one of the year's largest networking opportunities for lawyers practicing civil law.

Hosted at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in the French Quarters of New Orleans, the conference began with a welcome reception by Southern Trial Lawyers President, Pamela Mullis. Offering Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits, and one of the year's largest networking opportunities, the Southern Trial Lawyers Association conference featured more than 35 different seminars given by some of the nation's most experienced personal injury attorneys on a wide variety of specialized practice areas.

Attorney Bernard F. Walsh offered this comment about attending the event, "The Southern Trial Lawyers Association Mardi Gras has sold out for the past eighteen years and after attending, it's easy to see why. All around the country state governments have frequently been pushing measures that will enhance profits of powerful insurance companies at the expense of consumers, and events like the STLA conference allow for those of us who defend the rights of everyday citizens to pool together our knowledge and experience.

"This networking event helps attorneys from states across the southeast to stay informed in effective courtroom techniques, be better prepared for tough cases, and represent their clients with the most up to date information. The net impact for the STLA conference and other meetings like these is to help strengthen the judicial system."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:
Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(R), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

Bernard F. Walsh of the personal injury and civil trial law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh attended the 29th Annual Southern Trial Lawyers Association Mardi Gras Conference. Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Speaks at National Trial Lawyers Summit on Trucking Accident Representation

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bernard F. Walsh, Esq., from the Bradenton office of personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, spoke at the 2017 Trial Lawyers Summit about trucking accident representation for plaintiffs.

Billed as "the number one conference of the year," the Trial Lawyers Summit draws top civil trial plaintiff's attorneys and criminal defense attorneys from around the nation. Attorney Bernard Walsh was selected as a speaker during the event, and gave a seminar entitled "How An Attorney Works - A Trucking Case: The A to Z Basics."

Bernard Walsh has accumulated years of experience working on trucking accident recoveries, and the seminar offered critical information for attorneys considering offering representation for trucking accident victims. Outlining ways a trucking accident case differs from an auto accident case, the seminar also alerted attorneys that trucking accident representation is demanding in both financial and time resources for the plaintiff's attorney, requiring serious commitment.

Held at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel Miami Florida, the Trial Lawyers Summit boasted a lineup of more than 60 speakers made up of the nation's most experienced attorneys and legal industry professionals. An accredited CLE (Continuing Legal Education) event, attendees had the opportunity to earn a years worth of CLE credits as required by the Florida Bar Association.

Featured guest speakers at the event included four-time super bowl champion quarterback Joe Montana, National Trial Lawyers President Tom Girardi and President-Elect Christian Searcy. Entertainment was provided by Don Felder, former lead guitarist of The Eagles.

Attorney Bernard Walsh offered this comment about the National Trial Lawyers Summit, "In an environment where lobbyists and representatives from the powerful insurance industry continuously work to influence state legislatures around the United States to change laws in their favor, it is essential that attorneys and members of the civil justice system remain vigilant and committed to defending the rights of the people. By bringing together member attorneys from law firms around the country at the National Trial Lawyers Summit, we can better share ideas and experiences in an effort to improve courtroom skills and increase awareness to better maintain a strong legal system for all citizens."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:
Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board of Governors, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

A partner at the Personal Injury law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh; Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(R) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(R), and is a Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More at: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

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Bernard F. Walsh, Esq., from the Bradenton office of personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, spoke at the 2017 Trial Lawyers Summit about trucking accident representation for plaintiffs. Billed as "the number one conference of the year," the Trial Lawyers Summit draws top civil trial plaintiff's attorneys and criminal defense attorneys from around the nation.

Attorney Bernard Walsh Speaks to Students on ‘The Art of Communication’ at The Florida Justice Association’s Law School Outreach Reception

TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Attorney Bernard F. Walsh gave a seminar on "The Art Of Communication" during the Florida Justice Association's Law School Outreach reception at Cooley Law School.

Held at the Tampa Bay Campus of Cooley Law School located in Riverview Florida, the Florida Justice Association's (FJA) student outreach reception facilitated interaction and networking opportunities between FJA member attorneys, and Cooley Law School students and facility.

Part of a wider effort by the FJA to help prepare Florida law school students as they transition from schools to the workplace, the Law School Outreach reception aims to give the next generation of attorneys and legal professionals access to the resources and networks of the Florida Justice Association.

Moderated by Attorney Bernard F. Walsh of Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, the reception featured seminars by guest speakers, a presentation by the Florida Justice Association, as well as an open forum style question and answer session between students and a panel of attorneys comprised of experienced lawyers from law firms around the State.

As this year's seminar centered primarily on aiding students in their efforts to locate employment with Florida law firms, Bernard F. Walsh Esq., gave a lecture entitled "The Art Of Communication."

Encouraging students to use more effective ways to communicate to achieve their goals both in and out of courtroom situations, the lecture which has been described by past participants as 'genuinely moving', includes real world examples of communication from actual cases that resulted in successful outcomes.

After the presentations students participated in an open forum discussion with panel members on selecting an area of practice, and what attorneys will be looking for in student resumes and during interviews. Members of the discussion panel included, FJA Representative John Fox, Cooley Law School Dean Kathy Gustafson, Nicola Larmond-Harvey Esq. FJA Young Lawyers Division, Dr. Santo Steven BiFulco, BiFulco Medical Group, Daniel Murphy Esq., Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh, Bernard Walsh, Esq., Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez & Walsh, Cooley Law School Dean Ronald Sutton, David Hall Esq., and Kevin Gallagher, Esq.

Attorney Bernard F. Walsh offered this comment about the 2017 FJA event, "A strong and effective justice system is the foundation from which our democracy was built on. As students move from law schools such as Cooley to positions at firms in Florida and around the country, they will become an important force upholding our legal system into the future. As such, having the opportunity to offer advice to such an important influential group is a real honor. It has been a refreshing privilege to speak with students and witness first-hand the motivation, drive, energy and enthusiasm of the next generation of attorneys."

About Attorney Bernard Walsh:

A highly experienced AV rated attorney and founder of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board, Bernard Walsh is an active member in multiple legal organizations including the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, member of the Florida Justice Association Board Of Governors, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

Bernard Walsh is an active member of the Manatee and Sarasota Sheriff's Advisory Boards, the Florida Highway Patrol Advisory Council and the One Hundred Club for Law Enforcement in Manatee.

Partner at the Personal Injury and Civil Trial Law firm of Shapiro, Goldman, Babboni, Fernandez and Walsh, Bernard Walsh has helped hundreds of Floridians get fair compensation for injuries. Additionally, Bernard Walsh has won one of Florida's largest motorcycle accident recoveries and has an AV Preeminent(r) rating on Martindale-Hubbell(r), a doctors and attorneys ratings website and is Superb rated attorney with Avvo.com.

Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh
5291 Office Park Boulevard, Bradenton FL, 34203
Local: 941-752-7200

More information: http://www.GetMejustice.com/.

*PHOTO Caption: Personal Injury Attorney Bernard Walsh and members of the FJA law school outreach panel at Cooley Law School.

Attorney Bernard F. Walsh gave a seminar on “The Art Of Communication” during the Florida Justice Association's Law School Outreach reception at Cooley Law School. Held at the Tampa Bay Campus of Cooley Law School located in Riverview Florida, the Florida Justice Association's (FJA) student outreach reception facilitated interaction and networking opportunities between FJA member attorneys, and Cooley Law School students and facility.