Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC

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  • Established in 2005
  • Firm Size 20
  • Insurance firm providing assistance in coverage, liability, & bad faith.

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    4.9/5.0 (25)
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About this firm

Berk Merchant & Sims is a mid-sized firm based in Miami, Florida, but serving the entire state of Florida. We focus on first and third party insurance litigation (property & liability), as well as general commercial litigation.

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Insurance Coverage
  • 1st
  • 3rd Party
  • Property Insurance
  • Insurance Bad Faith
  • Liability Defense
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Inland Marine Insurance

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Grant Chiappelli: Attorney with Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC
Grant Chiappelli
Associate
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Coral Gables, FL
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Kenneth Ejene: Attorney with Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC
Kenneth Ejene
Associate
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Coral Gables, FL
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Alexa Kleinberg
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Coral Gables, FL
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William Berk: Attorney with Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC
William Berk
Founder
4.6
1 Review
Coral Gables, FL

Property Insurance, First and Third Party Insurance Defense, First and Third Party Insurance Coverage, Insurance Bad Faith Litigation, Insurance Fraud, General Liability, Subrogation, Commercial Insurance, Commercial Property Insurance, Extra Contractual Insurance Claims, Fire Insurance, Insurance Contracts, Insurance Investigations, Insurance Litigation, Property Insurance Coverage, Civil Litigation, Insurance, Trial View More

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Illon Kantro: Attorney with Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC
Illon Kantro
Partner
No Reviews
Coral Gables, FL

SIU/Fraud Litigation, General Insurance Litigation, Property Liability Litigation, Civil Litigation, Civil Trial, Insurance, Litigation/Trial Advocacy/Advocacy, Trial View More

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Evelyn M. Merchant: Attorney with Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC
Evelyn M. Merchant
Founder
5.0
Coral Gables, FL

Civil Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Products Liability, Premises Liability, Arbitration, Appraisal, Civil Trial, Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Trial View More

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Ricardo Fernandez: Attorney with Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC
Ricardo Fernandez
Partner
No Reviews
Coral Gables, FL
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Patrick Betar: Attorney with Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC
Patrick Betar
Partner
4.8
13 Reviews
Coral Gables, FL

Insurance Defense

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (25 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Betar by a Partner on 03/20/15 in Insurance Litigation

    Mr. Betar is an excellent attorney, with a talent for analyzing situations and communicating effectively with attorneys and clients alike. He is known for making practical and ethical decisions to get results for his clients. I have consulted with hi... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melissa Sims by a Partner on 08/26/13 in Insurance Coverage Defense

    Melissa M. Sims is an excellent lawyer and an asset to the legal community. She possesses an incredible grasp of the law and is always a strong advocate for her clients while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Betar by a Managing Partner on 01/22/15 in Insurance Coverage Defense

    Patrick is an exceptional opponent. He is honest, courteous, diligent, and fierce in his defense of his clients. He is a worthy adversary, who has not used any objectionable tactics (i.e., personally attacking the expert witnesses or opposing counsel... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melissa Sims by a Partner on 08/26/13 in Insurance Coverage

    Excellent attorney, highest ethical standards and integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Betar by a Managing Partner on 06/18/19 in Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Betar by a Attorney on 04/19/18 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Betar by a Partner on 03/05/18 in Insurance Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Betar by a Shareholder on 02/20/18 in Insurance Defense

    Highly intelligent, very capable.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Betar by a Senior Associate on 03/20/15 in Property Insurance Defense

    Patrick is a skilled defense attorney with deep knowledge of and experience in first-party insurance defense and coverage matters. He has been involved in some of the most well known cases in this area of law, and his track record is very good. I wo... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Betar by a Principal on 01/22/15 in Insurance Coverage

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Diversity

Berk, Merchant & Sims, PLC is committed to diversity. Our firm reflects our community, the clients we serve and the courts in which we practice.

  1. Disaster Recovery

    • Does the firm have a disaster recovery plan in place? Yes

  2. Number of Partners who are...

    • Non-minority Males 1
    • Non-minority Females 2

  3. Number of Associates who are...

    • Non-minority Males 5
    • Minority Males 2
    • Non-minority Females 2
    • Minority Females 5

  4. Litigation General Best Practices

    • Does the firm have a formalized new associate litigation training/mentoring program? Yes
    • Does the firm's litigation department have a structured approach to early case assessment? For example: Does your firm implement a standard approach to determine risks and strengths early in a case to assess trial or settlement options? Yes
    • Does the firm have an established records management team to assist clients with records retention, compliance and litigation preparedness? Yes

  5. Quality Management

    • Does the firm conduct end of matter reviews? Yes

  6. Matter Budgeting and Financial Management

    • Does the firm establish formal budgets for client engagements? Yes
    • Are bills submitted electronically? Yes

  7. Number of Paralegals who are...

    • Minority Males 3
    • Non-minority Females 2
    • Minority Females 3

  8. Number of Administrative Professionals who are...

    • Non-minority Females 1
    • Minority Females 7

  9. Number of Finance Professionals who are...

    • Minority Females 1

  10. Number of Human Resources Professionals who are...

    • Minority Females 1

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