Frank F. Fernandez III - Tampa, FL

Overview

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

About Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

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  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Martindale Peer Awards Client Champion Awards Avvo Awards Super Lawyers® Selections

Martindale Peer Awards

Martindale Peer awards recognize the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney as affirmed by their peers. The awards require a minimum threshold of qualifying Martindale-Hubbell reviews from fellow attorneys.

• 

  AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Distinguished: This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

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  Notable: This award is granted to attorneys who have been reviewed by their peers, with an average peer review score below 3.0.

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service.

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  Platinum: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 10 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.5 or higher.

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  Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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  Silver: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.

Avvo Awards

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  Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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  Avvo Client’s Choice: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com.

Super Lawyers® Selections

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  Super Lawyers® is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The top 5% of lawyers in each state are selected using a patented selection process that includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations.

Frank F. Fernandez III included in a Super Lawyers® list

Education

Current Employment Position(s)

• Managing Attorney

Past Positions

• Petosa & Fernandez, PL (April 2002 – August 2003)
• Morgan, Colling & Gilbert, P.A. (March 1997 – April 2002)
• Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, Morgan & Morgan (1998–2003)
• Civil Trial Lawyer, Wooten, Honeywell & Kest (1996–1998)
• Personal Injury Attorney, Meyers, Mooney & Meyers (1994–1996)
• Assistant State Attorney, U.S. District Court (1993–1994)
• Internship, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (1992–1993)

Languages

• English

• Spanish

Classes and Seminars

• Civil Litigation for Paralegals & Legal Assistants, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, November 2004, Speaker – Florida injury Attorney Frank Fernandez
  
• Trial Preparation, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, September 2004, Civil Litigation for Paralegals & Legal Assistants, Moderator/Speaker – Tampa injury Lawyer Frank Fernandez.
  
• Direct Examination: The Basic Building Blocks, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, November 2002, The Art and Science of Persuasion Seminar, Moderator/Speaker- Florida Injury Attorney Frank Fernandez.
  
• The Earl Zehmer Memorial Mock Trial Competition/Seminar, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 2001, Moderator, Speaker and Co-Chairman- Florida injury Attorney Frank Fernandez.
  
• Litigating in the 21st Century: Who will Fight for the Victims? presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1999, Moderator/Seminar Chairman – Tampa injury lawyer Frank Fernandez.
  
• Developing the Difficult Case, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1998, Seminar Chairman – Florida injury Attorney Frank Fernandez.
  
• The Ultimate Trial Notebook, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, 1997, Seminar Committee- Tampa injury lawyer Frank Fernandez.
  
• 2019 Advanced Trial Skills, presented by the Florida Justice Association, West Palm Beach, Florida, June 2019.
  
• 2019 Annual Review: Legislative and Case Law Update, presented by the Florida Justice Association, West Palm Beach, Florida, June 2019.
  
• 2018 Masters of Justice – Medical Malpractice, presented by the Florida Justice Association, Tampa, Florida, December 2018.
  
• 2018 Masters of Justice – Insurance Bad Faith Seminar, presented by the Florida Justice Association, Tampa, Florida, December 2018.
  
• 2018 Masters of Justice – Technology Seminar, presented by the Florida Justice Association, Tampa, Florida, December 2018.
  
• 2018 Social Media Discovery, Ethics, Evidence & Sanctions, presented by the Avalon Investigative Services, Tampa, Florida, February 2018.
  
• 2017 Annual Review: Legislative and Case Law Update, presented by the Florida Justice Association, St. Petersburg, Florida, June 2017.
  
• 2017 Advanced Trial Skills Seminar, presented by the Florida Justice Association, June 2017.
  
• 2015 29th Annual Workhorse Seminar, presented by the Florida Justice Association, February 2015.
  
• 2013 Legislative and Case Law Update, presented by the Florida Justice Association, St. Petersburg, Florida June 2007.
  
• 2013 Winter Convention, American Association for Justice, Miami, Florida, February 2013.
  
• 2012 Medical Malpractice Seminar, presented by the Florida Justice Association, Orlando, Florida, December 2012.
  
• 2012 Auto Insurance Seminar, Advanced Trial Skills, presented by the Florida Justice Association, Tampa, Florida, June 2012.
  
• Proposals for Settlement and Compulsory Medical Examinations, presented by the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, Tampa, Florida, February 2012.
  
• 2011 Annual Convention, American Association for Justice, New York, New York, July 9 – 13, 2011.
  
• Ethics & Professionalism, presented by the Florida Justice Association, January 2010.
  
• FJA 2009 Insurance Seminar, presented by the Florida Justice Association, November 2009.
  
• 2009 Medical Malpractice Seminar, presented by the Florida Justice Association, November 2009.
  
• Notable Cases and Statutes Influencing Your Practice, for FJA Voting Members only, presented by the Florida Justice Association, May 2008.
  
• 2007 Legislative and Case Law Update, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, June 2007.
  
• Advanced Trial Skills, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, June 2007.
  
• 2006 Legislative and Case Law Update, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, June 2006.
  
• Advanced Trial Skills, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, June 2005.
  
• 2005 Medical Malpractice Seminar, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, April 2005.
  
• 2005 Workhorse Seminar, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, February 2005.
  
• 2005 Collateral Sources Seminar, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, January 2005.
  
• 2004 Jury Selection Seminar, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, April 2004.
  
• The Art and Science of Persuasion, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, November 2002.
  
• Medical Malpractice Seminar, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, March 2002.
  
• Advanced Trial Skills Seminar, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, June 2001.
  
• Long Term Care Advocacy Skills for the Elder Law Practitioner, presented by the Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Elder Law Section, January 1999.
  
• Insurance Bad Faith Seminar, – AFTL Voting Members Only, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, September 1998.
  
• Direct and Cross Examination of Experts, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, October 1997.
  
• Insurance Bad Faith Seminar – AFTL Voting Members Only, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, September 1997.
  
• Premises Liability, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, July 1995.
  
• Nursing Home Liability, presented by the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, February 1995.

Pro Bono Activities

• Ybor City Chamber of Commerce
• Orange County Bar Association, Guardian Ad Litem Volunteer (1994–2001)
• Orange County Bar Association, Great Oaks Village "Day in the Park" Committee (1996–1998)
• Annual Gil Memorial Classic: Sponsor
• Bay Area Legal Services: Sustaining Member/Benefactor
• Central Florida Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer, 1999 – 2000
• Central Florida Meals on Wheels: Volunteer, 1994 – 1997
• Cystic Fibrosis Association: Benefactor
• Democratic Lawyers Association: Election Law Attorney Volunteer/Poll Watcher, 2007 -2008
• Florida Democratic Party: Volunteer/Sponsor
• Glazer Children’s Museum: Sponsor
• Jesuit High School: Alumni Benefactor
• John B. Gorrie (Elementary School) Foundation: Board Member (2008–2011); Foundation Board, Information Technology Committee Chair (2010–2011); Volunteer/Benefactor (2004–2012); Great American Teach In Volunteer (2008–2011).
• Lutz Little League Leaguerettes: Team Sponsor
• Make a Wish Foundation: Benefactor
• March of Dimes Association: Volunteer/Sponsor
• Muscular Dystrophy Association: Volunteer Summer Camp Counselor, 1984
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church: Parishioner
• Sigma Chi Fraternity: Alumni Benefactor
• Tampa Bay Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Benefactor
• Tampa Gator Club: Sponsor/Volunteer – Kickball Tournament for Children of the Spring
• Tampa Museum of Art: Pavilion Sponsor
• Woodrow Wilson (Middle School) Foundation: PTA Member/Volunteer (2009–Present); Benefactor (2009–Present).

Published Works

Articles

• Attorney Help (2022) — “Involved in a Car Accident Caused by a Traffic Obstruction: Who Is Held Responsible?”
  
• PsychReg.org (2022) — “How to Deal with Anxiety After a Car Accident”
  

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1994
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1994
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

Other Affiliations

• The Florida Bar
• Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
• Florida Justice Association
• American Trial Lawyers Association
• American Association for Justice
• Hillsborough County Bar Association
• Tampa Bay Hispanic Bar Association
• Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
• Orange County (Florida) Bar Association
• American Association for Justice, Board of Governors, New Lawyers Division (2001–2002)
• Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, Founding Member
• Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association, Board of Directors (1999–2001)
• Florida Justice Association, Board of Directors (2001–2004; 2008–2009)
• Florida Justice Association, Nursing Home Committee Member (2001–2003)
• Florida Justice Association, Young Lawyers Section Member (1994–2002)
• Florida Justice Association, Young Lawyers Section Board of Directors (1996–2002)
• Florida Justice Association, Young Lawyers Section Secretary (1999–2000)
• Florida Justice Association, Young Lawyers Section Vice President (2000–2001)
• Florida Justice Association, Young Lawyers Section President (2001–2002)