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John Paul Berke
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John Paul Berke

4.7
15 reviews

2012 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33803 + 1 location

Car Accident Lawyer & Auto Injury Attorneys, Premises Liability Lawyers, Personal Injury Lawyer Claims & Lawsuits and 1 more

About John Paul Berke

Raised in Brooksville, Florida, John Paul Berke started his career as a Florida State Trooper at 20 years of age. He was promoted to Traffic Homicide Investigator 1992 and then to Sergeant 1993. After moving to Lakeland, Florida, he graduated from Florida Southern College (cum laude) with a B.S. in Corporate Finance, then three years later received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. After graduating from law school he was hired as an associate attorney in a law firm that primarily handled personal injury consumers. Six years later he resigned to open his own law firm in Lakeland, FL representing injured consumers until merging with the Law Offices of Morgan & Morgan. Mr. Berke has also been active in the community with numerous organizations.

John Paul Berke has been honored with the prestigious “AV Rating” by Martindale-Hubbell, the preeminent national publication in the legal field. This rating is based upon evaluations by other lawyers and is the highest ranking attainable by an attorney for ability and ethics in the practice of law. It is a distinction reserved for a select few in the legal community.

Recent Wins

Private Settlement
$2,241,245
Car Accident
2025

Private Settlement
$1,741,245
Car Accident
2025

Private Settlement
$1,741,245
Personal Injury
2025

Private Settlement
$1,500,000
Personal Injury
2025

Fredericks v. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance
$217,000
Car Accident
2018

Comerford v. Buchanan
$214,000
Car Accident
2018

Justesen v. Walmart
$208,766
Slip and Fall
2018

Octavio Reyes v. Highlands County Sheriff's Office
$174,171
Car Accident
2022

Giddy v. Beasley and LAAN LLC d/b/a Modern Country Store
$101,883
Slip and Fall
2018

Grimes v. Kahn
$5,254
Car Accident
2015

 

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Awards

Gold Client Champion
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Champion Badge Gold
AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

John Paul Berke got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

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Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

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John Paul Berke got this award in 2021

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

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Avvo Awards

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Communication
4.9
Quality of Service
4.9
Responsiveness
4.9
Value for Money
4.9
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
April 01, 2014
Hired Attorney

John was very effective and was always available to respond to any and all issues or questions I had.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
December 31, 2013
Hired Attorney

Look no further, Burnetti & Berke have been a one stop shopping for my legal needs. From my son's dog-bite to the face, expungement, criminal defense, traffic violations, and an array of domestic matters, attorney Berke has been the difference. In each case, he guided me on what to do, what to expect, and ensured my best interest were at the forefront. I felt comortable for good reason, we won every case. I owe my life to this lawfirm. Don't waste your time with others.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 09, 2013
Hired Attorney

John really seems to understand that if you're needing his services it is likely because your life as been turned upside down. He dedicates his skills to aiding you in restoring your quality of life as much as he can. In doing so, John makes himself available for convenient communication to his client far beyond what one has the right to expect.
I sincerely hope that my family and friends never have to go through what I have, but if they do they will definitely have John's number!

 
Business Law
Posted by anonymous
July 08, 2013
Hired Attorney

John has been my attorney for several years and has saved me a lot of money. He takes care of business quickly and efficiently. He cares about his clients and gets results. I highly recommend John Berke and his law firm.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
July 08, 2013
Hired Attorney

Mr. Berke is a great attorney, he worked very quickly to help me resolve my case, and move on with my life. Highly recommended.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
April 13, 2013
Hired Attorney

A world-class attorney. Superior written and oral communicator. Manages significant details while maintaining the big picture. Him and his firm took on a very complex case, which I didn't think I had a chance of winning and broke it down into simple workable solutions and won it by a land slide...I owe my life to this firm!

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2012
Hired Attorney

He is a good attorney.

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Areas of Law

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    • Car Accident Lawyer & Auto Injury Attorneys
    • Premises Liability Lawyers
    • Personal Injury Lawyer Claims & Lawsuits
    • Premises Liability and Slip & Fall Lawyers

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Florida
    2006, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    Tennessee
  • Education & Certifications
    Other Education
    Florida Southern College
    B.S. Corporate Finance

    Florida Southern College
    cum laude

    Florida Southern College
    Juris Doctor

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4.7
15 reviews

2012 South Florida AvenueLakeland, FL 33803U.S.A.

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402 South Kentucky Avenue, Suite 402Lakeland, FL 33801U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John Paul Berke was admitted in 2006 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, John Paul Berke is admitted to practice in Florida and Tennessee.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    John Paul Berke is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
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    Yes, John Paul Berke has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, John Paul Berke has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

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