Vernis & Bowling

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  • Established in 1970
  • Firm Size 98
  • Our mission is to provide the most cost-effective, full service, legal representation possible that consistently exceeds the expectations of our clients.

  • Peer Reviews

    4.7/5.0 (204)
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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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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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George Rieger, II
3.8
4 Reviews
Nashville, TN

Labor and Employment, Civil Rights, Municipal Employment Law, Products Liability, Workers Compensation View More

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Zachary Pugh
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Ridgeland, MS
G. Jeffrey Vernis: Attorney with Vernis & Bowling
G. Jeffrey Vernis
Managing Partner
5.0
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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Thomas Pritchard
Attorney
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Charleston, SC

Administrative Law, Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Automobile Liability (PIP/PD/BI/UM), Bad Faith/Extra Contractual Litigation, Business and Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Condominium and Homeowners' Association Litigation, Construction and Construction Defect Litigation, Coverage and Declaratory Judgment Actions, Cyber Security and Data Privacy, Director and Officer Liability, Environmental Law/Toxic Torts, Errors and Omissions Liability, Intentional Torts, Legal Malpractice, Liquor Liability, Mass Tort Litigation, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Municipal/Government Liability Defense, Negligent Security, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Liability/E and O, Trucking, Unfair Trade Practices Cases, Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Liability, Workers' Compensation Defense, Wrongful Death, Ethics & Professional Responsibility View More

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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

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (204 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Michelle Legault by a Member on 03/04/09 in Mold Litigation

    michelle was very knowledgeable in all aspects of the cases i've been involved in with her. she had a good understanding of the factual issues, the construction process, the mold, and the alleged injuries. she was well versed in the legal issues re... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Michelle Legault by a Other Law Firm Position on 03/02/09 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Michelle Legault by a Member on 02/22/09 in Personal Injury

    good lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Michelle Legault by a Member on 02/13/09 in Commercial Litigation

    in addition to sharing her vast legal knowledge with clients, ms. legault is also willing to mentor, train and answer the questions of less experienced attorneys outside of her firm. this willingness is a true boon to our profession and it extends t... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Michelle Legault by a Member on 02/13/09 in Employment Law

    she's smart and a hard worker, too!

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Bryan Ashlock by a Attorney on 08/26/20 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Mr. Michael Barratt by a Partner on 06/09/16 in Workers Compensation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Thomas Pritchard by a Associate on 09/24/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Jimmie Hicks Jr. by a Other Law Firm Position on 12/20/12 in Government

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Jimmie Hicks Jr. by a General Counsel on 11/26/12 in Local Government Law

    Jimmie is a past president of the County Attorneys Association, was named outstanding county attorney and is one of the most outstanding county attorneys in the state.

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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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