Stephen Fernandez - Sarasota, FL
Attorney at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh
Car and Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyers in Sarasota, FL
2822 University Parkway Sarasota, FL 34243
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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22
Years
Experience
Sarasota Car and Motor Vehicle Accidents Lawyer
Updated: 10/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Car and Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Commercial Truck Accidents
- Serious and Catastrophic Injury Cases
- Electrical and Electrocution Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Fatal Accident and Wrongful-Death Claims
Attorney Information
Overview
For more than two decades, Stephen M. Fernandez has represented people injured in serious accidents, including car and motorcycle crashes, commercial trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, and fatal accidents resulting in wrongful-death claims.
A member of The Florida Bar since 2004, Stephen has built his career representing injured people and families in personal injury litigation. His experience extends from motor vehicle and commercial trucking cases to electrical and construction accidents, aviation and watercraft incidents, and other cases involving severe or life-changing injuries.
Stephen has built his career as a personal injury litigator handling serious injury cases throughout Florida.
He is licensed to practice law in Florida and Georgia and is also admitted to practice in federal court in Florida.
Stephen is a partner at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh — Justice Pays®, representing injured clients throughout Sarasota, Manatee County, Southwest Florida, and across the state.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Named, "Rising Star" in the State of Florida, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010 - 2011
- Super Lawyers
- “Top 40 Under 40” by The National Trial Lawyers organization, 2011
- Avvo rated, "Superb"
- Article "Captive-bred Exceptions: An Unconventional Approach to Conservation Under the ESA" won the Barbara W. Maker award
- Super Lawyers® 2026
- 10.0 Avvo Rating
Other Sources of Feedback About Stephen Fernandez
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2003
J.D.
Honors: With Honors
Law Journal: University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy, Member
Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, 2000
B.A.
Honors: With High Honors
Major: Political Science
Minor: Business Administration
Minor: Environmental Studies - University of Granada
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Classes and Seminars
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Lecturer, Florida’s Motor Vehicle No-fault Law, The Paralegal Association Of Florida
- Lectures & Speaking Events, Florida Justice Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Sarasota Bay Watch, Board
Published Works
Articles
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"Captive-bred Exceptions: An Unconventional Approach to Conservation Under the ESA", UF Journal of Law and Public Policy
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Published fishing and conservation articles in Fisheries Magazine, Florida Sportsman and Salt Water Fly Fishing, 2003
Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Georgia
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
Other Affiliations
- Florida Super Lawyers - 2025 and 2026
- Florida Rising Stars - 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating
- Avvo 10.0 / Superb Rating
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Manasota Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors
- Florida Justice Association
- American Association for Justice
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
- Association of Plaintiff's Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America
- Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys
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