About Joseph:
Awards: Alpha Lamda Delta Scholastic Achievement/Florida State University
Experience: Numerous civil jury trials involving personal injury have been presented by Mr. Bernardo to jury verdict in the circuit courts of Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties of Southwest Florida, and other counties throughout Florida.
Prior to Mr. Bernardo’s concentration in civil litigation, extensive trial experience and case management skills were gained while on Assistant State Attorney handling multiple felony prosecutions and jury trials.
Mr. Bernardo has been handling litigation cases since 1986 throughout the 20th Judicial Court, which includes Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, and Charlotte Counties. Mr. Bernardo also handles cases from the Naples area, from Sanibel Island, and from Captiva Island. In addition, cases throughout the State of Florida and other states are often considered and accepted for representation.
1986-1991
Assistant State Attorney, 20th Judicial Court. Handled multiple felony prosecutions including First Degree Murder, and Armed Robbery throughout the 20th Judicial Circuit.
1991-1996
Lawyer: Lusk, Drasites, & Tolisano, P.A.
Handled trials and settlements for wrongful death, automobile collisions, and product liability cases.
1996-1999
Lawyer: Neel & Bernardo, North Fort Myers.
1999- Present
Lawyer: Joseph J. Bernardo, P.A. Fort Myers
Current/Past Affiliations:
¨ Million Dollar Advocate Forum
¨ Florida Bar Association
¨ American Bar Association
¨ Federal Middle District Court of Florida
¨ Lee County Bar Association
¨ Florida Justice Association
¨ Hendry County Bar Association
¨ American Association for Justice
¨ National Academy of Neuropsychology
¨ Lee County Personal Injury Association
¨ Southwest Florida Trial Lawyers Association
¨ Traumatic Brain Injury Association
¨ Chairman of the 20th Judicial Circuit Lawyer Grievance Committee