Atty. A. J. Hernandez

Atty. A. J. Hernandez

A.J. HERNANDEZ is an Associate Attorney at the firm.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 7 yrs experience 7 year
Call (904) 927-4911 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About A. J. Hernandez at a glance

A. J. Hernandez is an Associate based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Milton, Leach, Whitman, D’Andrea, Eslinger, Collins & Close, P.A.. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida (2019). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2019). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • A.J
  • HERNANDEZ is an Associate Attorney at the firm
  • Mr. Hernandez earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Philosophy from the Florida State University in 2016
  • He then attended Florida Coastal School of Law on a full scholarship and earned his Juris Doctorate, with certificates in Civil Litigation and Legal Research and Writing, in 2019
  • At Florida Coastal School of Law, he earned the Dean’s Scholar Award, received the Martha Sonnenschein Memorial Scholarship award, and was invited to join the Harding Inn of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
  • Mr. Hernandez competed as part of the Moot Court Honor Board (nationally ranked #7), competing in one national mock trial and seven national moot court competitions, and winning Best Petitioner’s Brief in the National Latino Law Student Association’s Moot Court Competition
  • He was elected to serve as Moot Court Vice President of External Competitions
  • Mr. Hernandez also served as Vice President of the Hispanic American Law Student Association
  • Mr. Hernandez passed the July 2019 Florida Bar Exam, and was admitted to practice law
  • At the firm, Mr. Hernandez is involved in all aspects of the firm’s general civil litigation practice, including railroad, maritime, trucking and transportation, personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage and bad faith, and commercial litigation
  • As one of only 4% of U.S. lawyers of Hispanic descent, Mr. Hernandez is proud to provide legal services to our Spanish speaking clients
  • A.J. and his wife Hazel live in the Holiday Hill area of Jacksonville

Practice Areas Explained

A. J. Hernandez's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A. J. Hernandez handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

A. J. Hernandez is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

A. J. Hernandez is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

A. J. Hernandez is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

A. J. Hernandez is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

A. J. Hernandez is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about A. J. Hernandez

Where is A. J. Hernandez's law office located?
A. J. Hernandez's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Milton, Leach, Whitman, D’Andrea, Eslinger, Collins & Close, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does A. J. Hernandez handle?
A. J. Hernandez focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has A. J. Hernandez practiced law?
A. J. Hernandez has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.
Where did A. J. Hernandez go to law school?
A. J. Hernandez earned their education at (J.D., 2019).
How can I contact A. J. Hernandez for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2019

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2019

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