Kirk Bernard
Bernard Law Group
- Biography
I have been a Civil Litigator for over 20 years, having been first admitted to the bar in 1981. I specialize in Personal Injury cases and represent the rights of accident victims on a contingency basis. I have obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for my seriously injured clients.
- Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Fees
- Free Consultation
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Contingent Fees
Contingent fees on Personal Injury cases.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 98500
- Since 1981
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Founding Member
- Bernard Law Group
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1991 –
Current
- Attorney
- Bernard & Bernard
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1981 –
1991
- Law Clerk
- Bernard & Jaffey
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1979 –
1981
- Education
- University of California – Santa Barbara
- J.D. (1981) | Law
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- University of California – Santa Barbara
- B.A. (1977)
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- Awards
- Client Champion – SILVER
- Martindale-Hubbell
- 2023
- Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Seattle
- Three Best Rated
- 2023
- Attorney of the Year, State of Washington
- Top 100 Registry
- 2023
- Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Seattle
- Expertise.com
- 2023
- Best Car Accident Lawyers in Seattle
- Expertise.com
- 2023
- Top Attorney Award for Accident & Injury Law
- Attorney.com
- 2022
- 2019-2022
- Best of Bellevue
- Bellevue Reporter
- 2021
- 9.5/10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- 2013
- Professional Associations
- Brain Injury Association of Washington
- Member
- Current
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- American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- Member
- Current
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- Washington State Association For Justice
- Member
- Current
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- Washington State Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Distinguished Member
- Current
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- Washington Association of Trial Lawyers
- Eagle Member
- Current
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- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Million Dollar Advocate
- Current
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Washington State Bar
 # 27077
- Member
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1997 –
Current -
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California State Bar
 # 98500
- Member
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1981 –
Current -
- Publications
- Tesla’s Latest Seat Belt-Related Recall Largest In Firm’s History
- The Legal Blog of Bernard Law Group
- 2022
- 6 Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
- Avvo Legal Guide
- 2010
- How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Attorney
- Avvo Legal Guide
- 2010
- How to Spot Elder Abuse
- Avvo Legal Guide
- 2010
- Seven Tips for Avoiding Pedestrian Accidents
- Avvo Legal Guide
- 2010
- Steps to Take After a Dog Bite
- Avvo Legal Guide
- 2010
- Steps to Take Following an Auto Accident
- Avvo Legal Guide
- 2010
- Tax Payers Picking Up The Tab For DePuy Revision Surgeries
- Lawyers.com
- 2010
- What to do After Being Hit By an Uninsured Motorist
- Avvo Legal Guide
- 2010
- When Should You Contact an Attorney After a Car Accident
- Avvo Legal Guide
- 2010
- Websites & Blogs
- Contact & Address
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