Atty. William S. Berk
Executive Editor, International Law Journal, University of Miami, 1982. Assistant State Attorney (Felony Division Chief), Dade County, Florida, 1982-1986.
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About William S. Berk at a glance
William S. Berk is a Founder based in Coral Gables, Florida, practicing at Berk Merchant And Sims Plc. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, commercial re, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of (1982). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1982) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Coral Gables, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- 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
- VP, Florida Windstorm Insurance Network, 2010-
- Finalist, LexisNexis Insurance Law Center Insurer Attorney of the Year
- Council on Litigation Management
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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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 Coral Gables 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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