Jason Herman - Pinellas Park, FL
Attorney at Herman & Wells
Insurance Law Lawyers in Pinellas Park, FL
5701 Park Blvd Pinellas Park, FL 33781
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
Pinellas Park Insurance Law Lawyer
Updated: 10/07/2026
Areas of Practice
- Insurance Law
- Insurance Coverage Disputes
- Insurance Claim Disputes
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Insurance Coverage Litigation
- Declaratory Judgment Actions
- Commercial Property Insurance
- Homeowners Insurance
- Commercial General Liability Insurance
- Commercial Automobile Insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Insurance
- Errors and Omissions Insurance
- Life Insurance
Attorney Information
Overview
LOOKING FOR AN INSURANCE DISPUTE ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA?
When people ask what type of law I practice, I tell them that I sue insurance companies. And much of my practice does involve suing insurance companies on behalf of individuals and businesses who have had their insurance claims denied, delayed, or underpaid.
Another part of my job is helping clients understand their insurance policies, setting out their options for fighting the claim decision, and explaining what they can expect to happen during and at the end of the fight with the insurance company. This involves applying the insurance law to the unique facts and policy language for each policyholder. I also draw on the experiences I’ve had with similar cases I’ve encountered over my career as an insurance attorney.
Since becoming a lawyer, I have always practiced in the area of insurance law. Throughout that time, I’ve provided clients with legal advice about insurance policy interpretation, decisions about insurance claims, and I’ve helped clients determine whether insurance claim decisions were right or wrong. Many of my cases are referred to me by other attorneys that have litigated against me or come to me with their own insurance questions.
I represent clients during the claim process and during any litigation that arises from the insurance claim.
MY ROLE AS AN INSURANCE CLAIM ATTORNEY
Unfortunately, insurance claims often become adversarial in their early stages. Some claims begin with a reservation of rights letter from the insurance company, reserving the right to deny the claim before it has even been investigated. At times, insurance companies will make overly broad and time-consuming requests for documents, information, and statements from policyholders.
I represent clients throughout the claim process. I help clients prepare for Examinations Under Oath and represent them during the Examination itself. I guide clients through the claim investigation process and take over dealing with the insurance company and its adjusters, including responding to any requests for documents. When the “insurance claim investigation” has gone too far, I work to define the line between reasonable investigation and unreasonable probing, harassment, and abuse.
I’m often involved in cases after an insurer sends a reservation of rights letter or gives an insured other clues that it might deny the insurance claim. When I become involved in an insurance claim, my goal is to maximize the chances that the insurance company will accept insurance coverage for the claim and pay the correct amount.
INSURANCE CLAIM LAWSUITS
Sometimes the only option is litigation. I represent policyholders when they are not satisfied with the claim process—it’s moving too slowly, the insurance company is refusing to provide insurance coverage, or the insurance company has valued the claim below its fair value. I represent clients in lawsuits, declaratory judgment actions, court proceedings, mediations, trials, and appeals before judges throughout Florida and Georgia.
In some cases, insurance companies sue their own insureds and ask the court to declare that the policy does not provide insurance coverage for the claim. I handle those cases too.
INSURANCE CLAIM EXPERIENCE
I have worked cases involving virtually every type of insurance policy: commercial property insurance, homeowners insurance, commercial general liability, commercial automobile insurance, professional liability insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist insurance, errors and omissions insurance, and life insurance. I’ve been hired by insurance agents, insurance adjusters, and other insurance lawyers to help with their own insurance issues.
If you need help with an insurance issue, please give me a call or request a free case evaluation.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2026
- Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2020
- “AV Preeminent” rating by Martindale Hubbell which is the highest ranking given by Martindale-Hubbell
- William Reece Smith, Jr. Litigation American Inn of Court, Barrister
Other Sources of Feedback About Jason Herman
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
- 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
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Emory University School of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 2004
J.D.
Honors: Moot Court Society
Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2001
B.A.
Honors: With High Honors
Major: English
Current Employment Position(s)
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Co-Founding Partner
Past Positions
- Law Offices of Jason A. Herman, Managing Attorney, 2014 - 2015
- Phelps Dunbar, Attorney, 2007 - 2014
- Casagrande & Associates, PA, Associate Attorney, 2005 - 2007
- Travelers Insurance, Coverage Counsel, 2003 - 2005
Languages
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English
Representative Cases
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Represents policyholders throughout the insurance claim process, including claim investigations and Examinations Under Oath.
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Represents clients in disputes involving reservation of rights letters and potential insurance coverage denials.
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Represents policyholders in insurance coverage lawsuits when claims are denied, delayed, or undervalued.
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Handles declaratory judgment actions involving insurance coverage.
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Represents clients in mediations, trials, court proceedings, and appeals in Florida and Georgia.
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Defends insureds when insurance companies seek judicial declarations that policies do not provide coverage.
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Handles insurance disputes involving commercial property, homeowners, commercial general liability, commercial automobile, professional liability, uninsured and underinsured motorist, errors and omissions, and life insurance policies.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 2004
- Florida, 2005
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Florida Bar (Member)
- Hillsborough County Bar Association (Member)
- State Bar of Georgia (Member)
- American Inns of Court, 2014 - Present (Member)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Kappa Phi
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