Atty. Bernard A. Porter

Atty. Bernard A. Porter

Bernard A. Porter is a lawyer practicing disabilities, medicare and medicaid.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About Bernard A. Porter at a glance

Bernard A. Porter is an Off. of Hearings & Apps., Soc. Sec. Admin. based in Jacksonville, Florida. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on ssd and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1991). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 1990) and Boston University (M.P.H. Stonehill, 1985). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bernard A. Porter is a lawyer practicing disabilities, medicare and medicaid
  • Bernard received a M.P.H. degree from Boston University in 1985, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Bernard practices in Jacksonville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Bernard A. Porter's Areas of Practice

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Bernard A. Porter is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Bernard A. Porter

Where is Bernard A. Porter's law office located?
Bernard A. Porter's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bernard A. Porter handle?
Bernard A. Porter focuses on ssd, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Bernard A. Porter practiced law?
Bernard A. Porter has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Bernard A. Porter go to law school?
Bernard A. Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (M.P.H. Stonehill, 1985).
How can I contact Bernard A. Porter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 1990
M.P.H. Stonehill
Boston University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991

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