Lawyer William S. Berk, graduated from Bowdoin College, A.B., cum laude, 1979 University of Miami, J.D., 1982, is now employed by Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC at 2 Alhambra Plaza, Suite 700 Miami, FL 33134.

While being a member of Dade County, Federal and American (Member, Torts and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Past Chairman, Grievance Committee; Past Chairman, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee); Florida Defense Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute; Dade County Defense Bar Association; Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel., William S. Berk is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing William S. Berk as your lawyer, you should consider whether William S. Berk offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if William S. Berk has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though William S. Berk's office is located at Miami, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

William S. Berk has been admitted in 1982, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern, Northern and Middle Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit. His or her practice areas include Property Insurance; First and Third Party Insurance Defense; First and Third Party Insurance Coverage; Insurance Bad Faith Litigation; Insurance Fraud; General Liability; Subrogation; Commercial Insurance; Commercial Property Insurance; Extra Contractual Insurance Claims; Fire Insurance; Insurance Contracts; Insurance Investigations; Insurance Litigation; Property Insurance Coverage.

William S. Berk's college and law school education includes Bowdoin College, A.B., cum laude, 1979, University of Miami, J.D., 1982. Other biographical background includes Executive Editor, International Law Journal, University of Miami, 1982. Assistant State Attorney (Felony Division Chief), Dade County, Florida, 1982-1986. Certified Instructor, Florida Department of Financial Services. President, Florida Advisory Committee on Arson Prevention, 2002. Florida Windstorm Insurance Network 2007 Program Chair; Director, Florida Windstorm Insurance Network, 2007?; Finalist, LexisNexis Insurance Law Center Insurer Attorney of the Year.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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