Keith William Weidner - Pensacola, FL
Attorney at Taylor, Warren, Weidner, Hancock & Barnes, P.A.
Insurance Disputes Lawyers in Pensacola, FL
1700 West Main Street Suite 100 Pensacola, FL 32502
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Pensacola Insurance Disputes Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Insurance Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Disability Benefits
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Keith Weidner is a co-founder and partner in Taylor, Warren, Weidner, Hancock & Barnes, located in Pensacola, Florida. He devotes his practice primarily to personal injury litigation, representing plaintiffs throughout Florida who have been harmed by the negligent acts or omissions of others. Mr. Weidner also handles general civil litigation matters, including those arising out of commercial transactions, will contests, police misconduct and insurance coverage disputes. Highly regarded by his peers, he has been awarded an AV Preeminent* rating by Martindale-Hubbell and a "Superb" rating from Avvo, the online legal directory and forum.
After serving four years as a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, Mr. Weidner attended the University of Florida, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with honors in 2000 and was selected to be a member of the national honor society Phi Kappa Phi. He then went to the University of Florida Levin College of Law and was awarded his J.D. in 2003. Admitted to practice in Florida, Mr. Weidner is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
A lecturer on litigation matters at continuing education seminars, Mr. Weidner stays abreast of current developments in his field through his participation in professional organizations. He is an active member of the Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association and has previously served in various capacities as a member of the Florida Justice Association, the American Association for Justice and the National Association of Consumer Advocates. Through his generous contribution of time as a board member of both the Gulf Coast Kid's House and the East Hill Music Festival, Mr. Weidner gives back to his community as well.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Lifetime Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Super Lawyer Rising Star and Super Lawyer, Insurance Coverage, 2013 - 2018
- Super Lawyers Rising Star in Personal Injury, 2013 - 2015
- AVVO rating of 10.0
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney
Other Sources of Feedback About Keith William Weidner
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Florida Levin College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2003
J.D.
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University of Florida Levin College of Law,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2000
B.S.
Honors: With Honors
Honors: Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Honors: Golden Key National Honor Society
Major: Political Science
Major: Police Practices
Major: International Relations
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University of Florida,
Gainesville,
Florida, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- McKenzie, Taylor & Zarzaur, P.A., Associate, 2005 - 2006
- Soloway Law Firm, Associate, 2005
- State Attorney's Office, Certified Legal Intern
Languages
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English
Classes and Seminars
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Handling a Hurricane Insurance Claim, Lorman, 2008 - Present
- Property & Casualty Insurance Essentials, Property & Casualty Insurance, 2012 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Escambia/Santa Rosa County Mock Trial Coach, 2004 - 2005
- Holidays in January, Young Lawyers Division of Escambia/Rosa County Bar, 2007 - Present
- Gulf Coast Kids House, Board of Director, 2010 - Present
- Child Protection Team, Volunteer Attorney, 2013
- East Hill Music Festival Board of Directors, 2013 - Present
- United Way Volunteer Attorney: Assistance to Foreclosure Victims, 2008 - Present
- Voter Protection Rights Attorney, 2008 Elections
Representative Cases
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Thompson v. Hall (Sheriff Santa Rosa County)
- Citation: Case No.:15349
- Court: 11th Cir.
- Year: 2012
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Welsh v. Ascension Health
- Citation: 2009 WL 1444431
- Court: N.D. Fla
- Year: 2009
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Hulbert v. VogtWhitt v. Q & I, Inc.
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2003
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2007
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2011
Other Affiliations
- Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association, 2004 - 2013
- Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2004 - 2007
- National Police Accountability Project, 2009 - 2012
- American Association for Justice, 2009 - Present
- National Association of Consumer Advocates, 2008 - 2010
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Contact
1700 West Main Street
Suite 100
Pensacola, FL 32502
Phone: 850-755-9963
Fax: 850-438-4044
Email: Send a message
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