Representing people since 1986
Bill B. Berke opened his own law firm in 1986 and has represented people in Southwest Florida ever since. His practice is now known as Berke Law Firm, P.A.
Throughout that history, Bill and the firm have represented injured people and plaintiffs. They have never represented insurance companies or employers. That experience shapes the way the firm approaches each client’s circumstances.
Education and admissions
Bill grew up in the Tenafly, New Jersey area and graduated from Riverdale Country School in the Bronx in 1979. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University in 1982 and a Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law in 1985.
- University of Florida College of Law — Juris Doctor, 1985
- Indiana University — Bachelor of Science in Business, 1982
- United States District Court, Middle District of Florida — admitted in 1987
- Supreme Court of the United States — admitted in 1994
Experience across complex matters
Bill has tried and mediated hundreds of workers’ compensation cases throughout Florida. His work has also included Social Security disability, defective drug and device litigation, employment law, overtime claims, and other plaintiff matters.
The firm’s reported verdicts and settlements reflect a range of cases. Every matter depends on its own evidence and circumstances; those historical results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
A history of professional involvement
Bill has served as President, Vice President, and Treasurer of the Cape Coral Bar Association. He also helped establish the Lee County chapter of V.O.I.C.E.S. and has lectured on workers’ compensation issues.
He has also participated in professional and community organizations in Southwest Florida, with a focus on advocacy and continuing legal education.
Start with a conversation
You do not need to know whether your circumstances make a legal claim before asking for help. A free initial consultation is an opportunity to discuss what happened, ask about the process, and learn whether the firm can assist.
