Vernis & Bowling

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  • Established in 1970
  • Firm Size 118
  • Our mission is to provide the most cost-effective, full service, legal representation possible that consistently exceeds the expectations of our clients.

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    4.7/5.0 (217)
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About this firm

VERNIS & BOWLING has served the needs of its clients since 1970. Frank C. Vernis, Jr. and James W. Bowling founded the firm dedicated to providing exceptional, cost-effective, personal representation by experienced, highly qualified personnel.This philosophy continues into a new generation. G. Jeffrey Vernis, Esquire and Robert C. Bowling, Esquire, the sons of the firm’s original founders, comprise the firm’s management team. Together they oversee the firm’s direction, commitment to our mission and exceeding our client’s expectations.While many of our clients retain VERNIS & BOWLING for our exceptional trial experience and skills, we recognize that not all cases go to trial. We are keenly aware that smart, innovative resolution strategies effectively save our clients money, both in indemnity and expenses.Identifying and implementing an agreed litigation philosophy with our client partners, with an eye on the bottom line, sets our firm apart.We succeed when our clients are successful.
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Areas of Practice (24)

  • Civil Litigation
  • Liability Defense
  • Insurance Law
  • Workers Compensation
  • Premises Liability
  • SIU/Fraud Litigation
  • Labor Law
  • Employment Related Practices
  • Commercial Law
  • Complex Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Directors and Officers Liability
  • Errors and Omissions Liability
  • Property and Casualty (Commercial Lines and Personal Lines)
  • Construction Law
  • Construction Defects
  • Environmental Liability
  • Private Passenger and Commercial Vehicle Liability
  • Long-Haul Trucking Liability
  • Appellate Practice
  • Admiralty/Maritime Litigation
  • Government
  • Business Litigation
  • Insurance Defense

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Steven Fuller
Department Managing Attorney
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Nashville, TN

Administrative Law, Antitrust Law, Insurance Law, Probate & Trust Law, Tort & Personal Injury, Labor & Employment Law, Litigation -- Commercial & Business & Regulated Industries View More

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Geoffrey Marcus
Associate
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Charlotte, NC

Civil Litigation, Defense of Government and Municipalities, Insurance Coverage/First Party Litigation, Premises Liability, Professional Malpractice, Vehicle Accident Defense, Wrongful Death, Employment Law, Construction Litigation, Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility View More

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Jacob Malatesta
Managing Attorney
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Memphis, TN , 
Ridgeland, MS
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Zachary Pugh
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Ridgeland, MS
G. Jeffrey Vernis: Attorney with Vernis & Bowling
G. Jeffrey Vernis
Marketing Partner
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Atlanta, GA , 
Birmingham, AL , 
DeLand, FL , 
Hollywood, FL , 
Islamorada, FL , 
Jacksonville, FL , 
Melbourne, FL , 
Memphis, TN , 
Miami, FL , 
Mobile, AL , 
Nashville, TN , 
North Palm Beach, FL , 
Pensacola, FL , 
Tampa, FL
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Robert Lewis
Managing Attorney
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Charlotte, NC

Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Construction / Development, Transportation View More

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Joseph Bootka
Attorney
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Fort Myers, FL
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Kenneth Amos, Jr.
Managing Attorney
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St. Petersburg, FL

Insurance Defense Liability, Sinkhole, Construction, Guardianship and Estates, Coverage, Appeals, Litigation, Defective and Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Ethics & Professional Responsibility View More

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (217 reviews)

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  • Analytical Capability

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  • Judgment

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  • Communication

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  • Legal Experience

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Christopher Blain by a Managing Partner on 11/01/16 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Michael Barratt by a Partner on 06/09/16 in Workers Compensation

    I have known Mike for over 10 years and have always found him to be a zealous, intelligent, and effective advocate for his clients. At the same time, he is both reasonable and a pleasure to work with at all times. Mike is truly an asset to the Alab... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mrs. Michelle Hendrix by a Sole Practitioner on 03/15/13 in Trial Practice

    Michelle is an outstanding lawyer who works diligently for her clients and is well respected by both judges and her peers.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Michael Barratt by a Partner on 06/09/16 in Workers Compensation

    Mike is a great lawyer. He is a man of his word, very good easy to work with and always adheres strictly to his ethical obligations.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mrs. Michelle Hendrix by a Partner on 03/04/13 in Criminal Law

    Michelle fits the definition of a zealous advocate. She cares for her clients and will fight for them. I would hire her to represent me or a family member.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Bryan Ashlock by a Founder on 11/27/23 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael Price by a Partner on 01/21/22 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Bryan Ashlock by a Partner on 10/15/21 in Insurance

    Bryan is a very knowledgeable and zealous advocate for his clients, but he maintains the highest professionalism while litigating his client's position. He is a pleasure to work against.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael Price by a Managing Partner on 10/27/20 in Mediation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Bryan Ashlock by a Attorney on 09/29/20 in Insurance Defense

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Diversity

Diversity is more than just the visible aspects of a person such as race and gender, but also includes the unique cultural, cognitive, and experiential characteristics each person possesses that bring value to an organization. Our organizational goal is to hire and promote department managing attorneys, associate attorneys and staff members who are rich in diversity.

  1. Number of Partners who are...

    • Non-minority Males 22
    • Minority Males 3
    • Non-minority Females 6
    • Minority Females 0

  2. Number of Marketing Professionals who are...

    • Non-minority Females 3
    • Minority Females 2

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