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Joseph H. Saunders
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Joseph H. Saunders

5.0
13 reviews

360 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability and 10 more

About Joseph H. Saunders

National Civil Trial Board Certification by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Civil Trial Board Certification by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization, University of San Francisco Law Review Staff. Author: "State and Federal Housing Policy Versus Local Land Use Regulation: The New Conflict Between State and Municipal Powers in California," 15 U.S.F. Law Rev. 509 (1981). Assistant Pinellas County Attorney, 1982-1988. Founder, Saunders & Walker P.A., 1987. Participant, Federal Multidistrict Litigation, Fen Phen, Baycol, Sulzer, Ephedra, Vioxx, Medtronic Defibrillators and Guidant Defibrillators. Member, Plaintiffs Steering Committee, New York State Consolidated Bausch & Lomb Contact Lens Solution Litigation. Board Member, Former President, Alpha House of Pinellas County, Homeless Shelter. President, Board of Directors, Operation PAR, Inc., Drug Treatment, Prevention and Mental Health Non-Profit. Board Member, Tampa Bay Watch, Environmental Protection Non-Profit Organization. Youth Baseball Coach and Manager, Northwest Youth Baseball, St. Petersburg, Florida.

 

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Joseph H. Saunders got this award in 2021

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Personal Injury
Posted by Duncan
December 28, 2024
Hired Attorney

Working with Joe was a seamless and overall satisfactory experience. His knowledge and confidence that the case would get done was assuring and made me feel more at ease. The process was quick and I couldn’t be more happy with the outcome. I highly recommend his services!

Products Liability
Posted by anonymous
July 02, 2019
Hired Attorney

Joseph Saunders was great to to me. Talked to me as a partner in helping win a suit against a large medical establishment. His staff was equally personable and diligent. I totally recommend his practice to anyone who has been wronged

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
August 15, 2015
Hired Attorney

Dealing with Mr. Saunders throughout the years has gotten positive results in the legal matters he has handled for me. His law firm has been respectful and courteous and has gotten the job done. This is the law firm that you would want to represent you.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
May 12, 2015
Hired Attorney

Mr. Saunders is among the brightest and most capable lawyers I have known in 35 years of practice. He is forthright and extremely knowledgeable about tort law. He has acted as a a guardian ad litem for a severely brain-damaged child in a very complex medical malpractice case. His insight and wisdom are superlative. He is among the best lawyers I have ever known.

 
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 1
    • Sexual Abuse
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Products Liability 2
    • Drug and Medical Device Litigation
    • Food Products Liability
  • Other 7
    • Admiralty
    • Clergy Sexual Misconduct
    • Drug Contamination
    • Heart Device Litigation
    • Product Recall
    • Product Safety
    • Product Warning Labels

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1981, California
    1982, Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida, Miami
    Central District of California, Los Angeles
    U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
    1982, United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    Memberships
    State Bar of California
    The Florida Bar
    American Association for Justice (Sustaining Member)
    Florida Justice Association (Eagle Member)
    St. Petersburg Bar Association
    Maritime Law Association of the United States
    National Board of Trial Advocacy
    Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of San Francisco
    Class of 1981
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Lone Mountain College
    Class of 1975
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer National Board of Trial Advocacy and by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Montgomery, Alabama, January 31, 1953
    Hobbies & Interests
    Jazz musician, fishing boat captain, youth baseball coach

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Managing Partner at Saunders & Walker, P.A.
5.0
13 reviews

Suite 800, 360 Central AvenueSt. Petersburg, FL 33701U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Joseph H. Saunders was admitted in 1981 to the State of California.
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    Yes, Joseph H. Saunders is admitted to practice in California and Florida.
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    Yes, Joseph H. Saunders has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Joseph H. Saunders is the Managing Partner of the firm.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Saunders & Walker, P.A. was established in 1987.

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