Atty. Berny V. Jacques
Berny V. Jacques is Of Counsel in Hall Booth Smith’s Tampa office, where he concentrates his practice on defending hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers in medical malpractice claims.
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Berny V. Jacques is an Of Counsel based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in Florida (2012). Educated at Stetson University J.D. (—) and Washington Adventist University B.A. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Berny V. Jacques is Of Counsel in Hall Booth Smith’s Tampa office, where he concentrates his practice on defending hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers in medical malpractice claims
- Earlier in his legal career, Berny served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Sixth Judicial Circuit, where he conducted more than fifty jury trials and hundreds of bench trials, evidentiary hearings, and motions
- He also worked in private practice as a civil litigator, representing clients in trial preparation, hearings, and legal research
- In addition to his legal work, Berny serves as an elected member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 59 and previously served as Senior Partnerships Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, where he built relationships with community organizations and led advocacy initiatives
- His unique combination of legal acumen and relationship-building skills allows him to effectively advocate for his clients
- Fluent in Haitian Creole and proficient in conversational French, Berny is actively involved in civic leadership and professional organizations, and he has been recognized by Florida Trend and Super Lawyers for his professional achievements and community impact
- Berny earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law, where he was a member of the trial team, and his B.A. in History and Political Studies, cum laude , from Washington Adventist University
- Recognition •Florida Federation of Young Republicans Robert M. Foster, Jr. Award, 2020 •Florida Super Lawyers “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, 2018 •Legal Elite in the area of Government and Non-Profit by Florida Trend’s Magazine, 2016 •“30 Under 30 Rising Star of Florida Politics” by Florida Politics, 2015 •Washington Adventist University’s Young Alumnus of the Year, 2015 •Legal Elite in the area of Government and Non-Profit by Florida Trend’s Magazine, 2016 •Maverick PAC Future 40 Honoree, 2014 In the Press Hall Booth Smith Tampa adds Of Counsel Berny Jacques September 16, 2025 The Tampa office of Hall Booth Smith welcomes Berny Jacques as of counsel
- He will be concentrating his practice on defending hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers in medical malpractice claims. “We’re excited to welcome Berny to our Tampa team,” said Ryan Rivas, managing partner of the Tampa office. “His trial experience and community
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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 Tampa 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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