Law Firm News
Attorney Bernard Walsh achieved a $1,075,000.00 recovery for a seriously injured motorcycle rider. A motorcycle rider was cut off by a bus crossing the roadway resulting in a Brachial Plexus injury.
Bernard Walsh of the Florida Personal Injury Law Firm of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh was honored to present the Trooper of the Year Award to Florida State Trooper Edward Pope
Trooper Pope won this prestigious distinction for the second time when he saved the life of a choking infant by using back thrust.
"Having the privilege of presenting this prestigious award to Trooper Pope for an amazing second time is a real honor. Trooper Edward Pope has distinguished himself in the service of Floridians over the years and the people of Florida are fortunate to have such an effective State Trooper protecting their safety" said Attorney Bernard Walsh.
Bernard Walsh has devoted three years to trial work for the State of Florida. Since 1982, he has exclusively practiced personal injury law and helped accident victims in and beyond Bradenton and Manatee Counties in Florida.
Attorney Michele S. Stephan Recognized for “Service to the Community”
On April 13, 2011, Legal Aid of Manasota presented Sarasota Attorney Michele Stephan with the “2011 Service to the Community” Award. Ms. Stephan conducts a monthly pro se family clinic at the Selby Library for individuals who are seeking divorces but cannot afford the services of a lawyer. Ms. Stephan assists participants in understanding and completing the Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms and gives them the practical tools necessary to navigate the family law court system.
Manasota Trial Lawyers Board names Michele S. Stephan as Vice President
Sarasota Attorney Michele Stephan has been named the Vice President of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board (MTLB). MTLB is a select group of Plaintiff’s trial lawyers who meet on a quarterly basis in Lakewood Ranch to discuss issues relevant to tort reform, legislative initiatives, and hot topics in the practice of personal injury litigation and trial strategies.
Bernard F. Walsh joins the of the Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers association.
As an experienced Florida motorcycle injury lawyer, Bernard Walsh won a $6 Million settlement - one of Florida's three largest motorcycle accident case settlements. A time-tested and highly respected member of the legal and law enforcement community, Mr. Walsh's membership brings additional knowledge and prestige to the Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers association (MITLA) and benefit the mission of The Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers Association to promote excellence in the legal profession through training, networking and education of trial lawyers.
Additionally The Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers Association promotes and endorses some of the country's premier educational CLE seminars. These conferences offer the most current information regarding important topics facing today's trial lawyer.
For more information about the Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers association visit their website at: www.mitla.org
Feb. 25, 2011 - Attorney Bernard F. Walsh Speaks to Florida Trial Lawyers from the Florida Justice Association

Attorney Bernard Walsh lectures to Florida Trial Lawyers on use of automobile crash reports
Bernard Walsh of the Florida Personal Injury Law Firm of Shapiro Goldman Babboni & Walsh was honored to present the Trooper of the Year Award to Florida State Trooper Edward PopeTrooper Pope won this prestigious distinction for the second time when he saved the life of a choking infant by using back thrust.
"Having the privilege of presenting this prestigious award to Trooper Pope for an amazing second time is a real honor. Trooper Edward Pope has distinguished himself in the service of Floridians over the years and the people of Florida are fortunate to have such an effective State Trooper protecting their safety" said Attorney Bernard Walsh.
Bernard Walsh has devoted three years to trial work for the State of Florida. Since 1982, he has exclusively practiced personal injury law and helped accident victims in and beyond Bradenton and Manatee Counties in Florida.
Attorney Michele S. Stephan Recognized for “Service to the Community”
On April 13, 2011, Legal Aid of Manasota presented Sarasota Attorney Michele Stephan with the “2011 Service to the Community” Award. Ms. Stephan conducts a monthly pro se family clinic at the Selby Library for individuals who are seeking divorces but cannot afford the services of a lawyer. Ms. Stephan assists participants in understanding and completing the Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms and gives them the practical tools necessary to navigate the family law court system.
Manasota Trial Lawyers Board names Michele S. Stephan as Vice President
Sarasota Attorney Michele Stephan has been named the Vice President of the Manasota Trial Lawyers Board (MTLB). MTLB is a select group of Plaintiff’s trial lawyers who meet on a quarterly basis in Lakewood Ranch to discuss issues relevant to tort reform, legislative initiatives, and hot topics in the practice of personal injury litigation and trial strategies.
Bernard F. Walsh joins the of the Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers association.
As an experienced Florida motorcycle injury lawyer, Bernard Walsh won a $6 Million settlement - one of Florida's three largest motorcycle accident case settlements. A time-tested and highly respected member of the legal and law enforcement community, Mr. Walsh's membership brings additional knowledge and prestige to the Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers association (MITLA) and benefit the mission of The Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers Association to promote excellence in the legal profession through training, networking and education of trial lawyers.
Additionally The Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers Association promotes and endorses some of the country's premier educational CLE seminars. These conferences offer the most current information regarding important topics facing today's trial lawyer.
For more information about the Motorcycle Injury Trial Lawyers association visit their website at: www.mitla.org
Feb. 25, 2011 - Attorney Bernard F. Walsh Speaks to Florida Trial Lawyers from the Florida Justice Association

Attorney Bernard Walsh lectures to Florida Trial Lawyers on use of automobile crash reports





