Robin D. Jackson-Bernhardt
Director of Reptile and Edge Strategies
Boca Raton
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Biography
Robin Jackson-Bernhardt, Esq., is the Director of Reptile and Edge Strategies. Our Reptile and Edge Trial Strategy group engages from the outset of each case to proactively address and neutralize Reptile and Edge tactics.
Martindale-Hubbell and her peers have rated her AV® Preeminent™. She has tried over 20 jury trials to verdict and 10 bench trials. Drawing on years of experience in premise liability, general liability, auto negligence, negligent security, and personal injury protection litigation, her practice now focuses on Reptile and Edge. Prior to joining the firm, Robin was in-house counsel for a national insurance company. While working as in-house counsel, she specialized in fraud cases and complex litigation cases. Robin is fluent in Sign Language.
Robin began her legal career as an Assisted Public Defender for the 9th Judicial Circuit, in Orange County. Robin was initially hired as a Mental Health Attorney and then transitioned to a trial attorney. As a Mental Health Attorney, Robin specialized in competency matters for juveniles, Baker Act defense, and Ryce Act defense. Robin also handled non-mental health cases for the Public Defender’s office that included adult and juvenile criminal defense litigation.
Prior to practicing law, Robin was a clinical mental health therapist. Robin worked for the Florida Assertive Community Treatment team for several years and volunteered at the Children’s Advocacy Center. At that time, Robin also specialized in forensics psychology and cognitive behavioral psychology. Robin also participated on the Mental Health Court Board in Marion County. Robin’s background in psychology provides a unique perspective in her practice of law, most evidenced during her tenure working as an Assistant Public Defender. Having this interdisciplinary approach provides her with valuable insight and skills that enhance her practice as an attorney.
Robin earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock where she graduated with honors, (2003). She received a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Troy University, graduating with honors (2009). Robin obtained her Juris Doctor from Barry University (2016). While in law school Robin was awarded an Honors Certificate in Family law and interned with Legal Aid. She was also on the executive board of the Business Law Society and vice president of the Christian Legal Society.
Robin is admitted in Florida (2016).
Experience
Martindale Rating
- AV® PreeminentTM
Awards & Honors
- Honors Certificate in Family Law
Accreditations
- Family Services Counselor Professional Certification
- Child Welfare Case Manager
- Licensing Specialist
Bar/Court Admission
- 2016, Florida
Education
- Arkansas State University, A.A., 2001
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock, B.S., with honors, 2003
- Troy University, M.S., with honors, 2009
- Barry University, J.D., 2016
Professional/Civil Memberships
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International
- Florida Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- Association for Women Lawyers
- Florida Bar Association, Business Law Section
- Paul C. Perkins Bar Association
- Hispanic American Bar Association
- The National Black Lawyers Top 100
Industries Represented
- Office Product Retail Stores
- Home Improvement Retailers
- Retail Specialty Stores
- Supermarket Chains
- Suppliers
- Hotels
- Shopping Malls & Centers
- Restaurants & Bars
- Insurance Companies
- Third Party Administrators for Claims Management and Risk
- State Bureaus & Agencies
- Car Rental Companies
- Public & Governmental Entities
- Rideshare application-based companies
- Employers
- Gas Convenience Stores
- Product Distributors
- Hotels and Hospitality Companies
- Property Managers
- Manufacturers
Languages
- Sign Language