Bill Berke
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Primary Practice Area
Employment & Labor
Language
English Spanish
About
Bill B. Berke, Esquire grew up in the Tenafly New Jersey area and is a graduate of Riverdale Country School in Bronx, New York in 1979.Mr. Berke received his Bachelor of Science in Business Degree from Indiana University in 1982 and subsequently achieved his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Florida, College of Law in 1985. In 1986, Mr. Berke opened his own law firm and has been representing people in Southwest Florida since then. The firms name is now Berke Law Firm, P.A. Mr. Berke was also admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of the State of Florida in 1987. He was admitted to practice in front of the Supreme Court of the United States in 1994. Mr. Berke has tried and mediated hundreds of workers’ compensation cases throughout Florida.Mr. Berke handles workers’ compensation, social security disability, defective drug/device litigation, junk fax litigation, employment law cases and overtime claims. Mr. Berke and Berke Law Firm, P.A., have only represented injured people/plaintiffs and have never represented insurance companies or employers.Mr. Berke is the former President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Cape Coral Bar Association, he is a member of the American Association for Justice, and a member of the Florida Justice Association. Mr. Berke is presently on the board of Florida Workers’ Advocates, which is the State of Florida’s Employee/Claimant’s lawyer organization. He is a member of the Lee County Bar Association, and is a member of the Florida Bar Workers’ Compensation Executive Counsel.Mr. Berke is a former trustee and now is a board member of the Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce, he is a board member of the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and a board member of the Nations Association. Mr. Berke founded and is co-chairman of the SSRI Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice. Mr. Berke strives to continue his education and participation as a dedicated activist for his clients. Mr. Berke is a frequent lecturer for workers’ compensation issues and helped found the Lee County Chapter of V.O.I.C.E.S.
Practices Areas
Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Sexual Harassment
Employment and labor
Language
English Spanish
Contact
Reviews
I have been trying to get disability since 2010. After several failed attempts with another attorney in the area, I was ready to give up. I had my second hearing coming up and decided to give Mr. Berke a try based on his reviews. I am so glad I did! Mr. Berke and his assistant, Melissa Burns, were helpful and professional. Melissa guided me the entire way and was readily available with any questions or concerns I had. I was very nervous going into my second hearing and Mr. Berke was with me and helped calm me down. We won the case! After six horrible years of trying to get disability, the judge gave me a favorable decision! I recommend Mr. Berke to ANYONE trying to get disability. Mr. Berke and Melissa know their stuff and gave me a second chance at life. I am forever grateful!!!! Natalie
I highly recommend Berke Law Firm. He is very professional and communicates throughout the whole process with client. He does his best on getting the customer what they deserve.
With bill and Sheri my case was opened and closed within a very short amount of time which is unheard of. Straight to the point with them both and for that we settled quickly. Sheri works hard and on top of returning calls, emails etc and makes it that much easier.
Bill Berke is an intimidating lawyer. He knows the law and once he is on your side, he is relentless in overpowering bullies who wish to steal from you what you rightfully deserve under the law. He knows what he is doing! His assistant Dina was new to us, but she was very helpful and knowledgeable. Paralegal Melissa is the heart of Bill Berke's team for disability cases. She truly cares and knows disability law inside and out. What's more, she is a capable communicator who helps you understand what is going on and is patient with your questions. We loved talking to her best. She is in high demand and if she is on your team, you've got a winner! We just loved her! All glory to God for winning our case through this dynamic team.
I have been trying to get approved for disability for six years now. I called Bill Berke's office and spoke with Dina Fiora about my case. She was very hopeful about my case and said that they were going to help me to the best of their ability. Well they kept in contact with my and kept me informed of what was going on with my case, from my medical records being accepted by Social Security, to to when SS needed more information. And answered me promptly when I contacted them with questions or concerns. Bill Berke was professional and diligent when we had my over the phone hearing. THEY WON MY CASE! After six years I was finally approved for benefits, thanks to Bill Berke and Dina Fiora at Berke Law Firm! Thanks to everyone there that made this possible!
My SSI benefits were close to being cancelled December 2019. My family and I immediately contacted the Burke Lawfirm. Ms. Dina Panora did the assessment for the legal intake. They accepted the case. Due to Covid-19 for almost 1 year the hearings were delayed due to the legitimate public emergency health crisis. I recieved an email notification 11/17/2020 that I had won the case. I was delighted in the results recieved and the accuracy delivered for my circumstance. 5 stars. Mr. Burke has a long-profession of winning civil court cases for the voiceless and the helpless when required. When a civil legal matter is needed I would highly recommend Mr. Burke. You won't regret him.
I hired Bill Berke law firm to handle my disability claim after being denied twice and desiring to go before a judge. I had a phone conference with Mr. Berke the day before my trial conducted by phone. Mr. Berke is very to the point. I would like to thank him. I did get a favorable decision. I did have issues with getting medical records due to Covid and having to go through centralized medical record providers and not my doctor's office. Dina and Melissa were very helpful and I want to thank them.
They got my settlement in a very short time. I didn't even have to do much to even get it done.
I hired the Berke law firm for my work comp case. The staff are all great. Sheri was always helpful and gave great advice. If the insurance company was late with my check or let refilling my meds Sheri would get on the phone and I would have it the next day. It was a long road but Bill truly fought for every penny he could for me. I’m very happy I choose the Berke law firm.
Mr. Berke is the third social security attorney I've hired in 19 years. He was more thorough than the others on the hearing date. As a result,the ALJ ruled in my favor. I dealt with Dina most of the time, and she did a great job calming my nerves. Mr. Berke's low, gentle voice and manner helped me to not have a complete breakdown at the hearing. The thorough research that Dina and Melisa did for him gave him the correct information about my disabilities so he could counter the vocational expert properly. Mr. Berke prepared me for the types of questions I would have to answer and how to present myself. I would recommend this office to anyone with a hard case.
I have been trying to get disability since 2010. After several failed attempts with another attorney in the area, I was ready to give up. I had my second hearing coming up and decided to give Mr. Berke a try based on his reviews. I am so glad I did! Mr. Berke and his assistant, Melissa Burns, were helpful and professional. Melissa guided me the entire way and was readily available with any questions or concerns I had. I was very nervous going into my second hearing and Mr. Berke was with me and helped calm me down. We won the case! After six horrible years of trying to get disability, the judge gave me a favorable decision! I recommend Mr. Berke to ANYONE trying to get disability. Mr. Berke and Melissa know their stuff and gave me a second chance at life. I am forever grateful!!!! Natalie
I highly recommend Berke Law Firm. He is very professional and communicates throughout the whole process with client. He does his best on getting the customer what they deserve.
With bill and Sheri my case was opened and closed within a very short amount of time which is unheard of. Straight to the point with them both and for that we settled quickly. Sheri works hard and on top of returning calls, emails etc and makes it that much easier.
Bill Berke is an intimidating lawyer. He knows the law and once he is on your side, he is relentless in overpowering bullies who wish to steal from you what you rightfully deserve under the law. He knows what he is doing! His assistant Dina was new to us, but she was very helpful and knowledgeable. Paralegal Melissa is the heart of Bill Berke's team for disability cases. She truly cares and knows disability law inside and out. What's more, she is a capable communicator who helps you understand what is going on and is patient with your questions. We loved talking to her best. She is in high demand and if she is on your team, you've got a winner! We just loved her! All glory to God for winning our case through this dynamic team.
I have been trying to get approved for disability for six years now. I called Bill Berke's office and spoke with Dina Fiora about my case. She was very hopeful about my case and said that they were going to help me to the best of their ability. Well they kept in contact with my and kept me informed of what was going on with my case, from my medical records being accepted by Social Security, to to when SS needed more information. And answered me promptly when I contacted them with questions or concerns. Bill Berke was professional and diligent when we had my over the phone hearing. THEY WON MY CASE! After six years I was finally approved for benefits, thanks to Bill Berke and Dina Fiora at Berke Law Firm! Thanks to everyone there that made this possible!
My SSI benefits were close to being cancelled December 2019. My family and I immediately contacted the Burke Lawfirm. Ms. Dina Panora did the assessment for the legal intake. They accepted the case. Due to Covid-19 for almost 1 year the hearings were delayed due to the legitimate public emergency health crisis. I recieved an email notification 11/17/2020 that I had won the case. I was delighted in the results recieved and the accuracy delivered for my circumstance. 5 stars. Mr. Burke has a long-profession of winning civil court cases for the voiceless and the helpless when required. When a civil legal matter is needed I would highly recommend Mr. Burke. You won't regret him.
I hired Bill Berke law firm to handle my disability claim after being denied twice and desiring to go before a judge. I had a phone conference with Mr. Berke the day before my trial conducted by phone. Mr. Berke is very to the point. I would like to thank him. I did get a favorable decision. I did have issues with getting medical records due to Covid and having to go through centralized medical record providers and not my doctor's office. Dina and Melissa were very helpful and I want to thank them.
They got my settlement in a very short time. I didn't even have to do much to even get it done.
I hired the Berke law firm for my work comp case. The staff are all great. Sheri was always helpful and gave great advice. If the insurance company was late with my check or let refilling my meds Sheri would get on the phone and I would have it the next day. It was a long road but Bill truly fought for every penny he could for me. I’m very happy I choose the Berke law firm.
Mr. Berke is the third social security attorney I've hired in 19 years. He was more thorough than the others on the hearing date. As a result,the ALJ ruled in my favor. I dealt with Dina most of the time, and she did a great job calming my nerves. Mr. Berke's low, gentle voice and manner helped me to not have a complete breakdown at the hearing. The thorough research that Dina and Melisa did for him gave him the correct information about my disabilities so he could counter the vocational expert properly. Mr. Berke prepared me for the types of questions I would have to answer and how to present myself. I would recommend this office to anyone with a hard case.
I have been trying to get disability since 2010. After several failed attempts with another attorney in the area, I was ready to give up. I had my second hearing coming up and decided to give Mr. Berke a try based on his reviews. I am so glad I did! Mr. Berke and his assistant, Melissa Burns, were helpful and professional. Melissa guided me the entire way and was readily available with any questions or concerns I had. I was very nervous going into my second hearing and Mr. Berke was with me and helped calm me down. We won the case! After six horrible years of trying to get disability, the judge gave me a favorable decision! I recommend Mr. Berke to ANYONE trying to get disability. Mr. Berke and Melissa know their stuff and gave me a second chance at life. I am forever grateful!!!! Natalie
I highly recommend Berke Law Firm. He is very professional and communicates throughout the whole process with client. He does his best on getting the customer what they deserve.
With bill and Sheri my case was opened and closed within a very short amount of time which is unheard of. Straight to the point with them both and for that we settled quickly. Sheri works hard and on top of returning calls, emails etc and makes it that much easier.
Bill Berke is an intimidating lawyer. He knows the law and once he is on your side, he is relentless in overpowering bullies who wish to steal from you what you rightfully deserve under the law. He knows what he is doing! His assistant Dina was new to us, but she was very helpful and knowledgeable. Paralegal Melissa is the heart of Bill Berke's team for disability cases. She truly cares and knows disability law inside and out. What's more, she is a capable communicator who helps you understand what is going on and is patient with your questions. We loved talking to her best. She is in high demand and if she is on your team, you've got a winner! We just loved her! All glory to God for winning our case through this dynamic team.
I have been trying to get approved for disability for six years now. I called Bill Berke's office and spoke with Dina Fiora about my case. She was very hopeful about my case and said that they were going to help me to the best of their ability. Well they kept in contact with my and kept me informed of what was going on with my case, from my medical records being accepted by Social Security, to to when SS needed more information. And answered me promptly when I contacted them with questions or concerns. Bill Berke was professional and diligent when we had my over the phone hearing. THEY WON MY CASE! After six years I was finally approved for benefits, thanks to Bill Berke and Dina Fiora at Berke Law Firm! Thanks to everyone there that made this possible!
My SSI benefits were close to being cancelled December 2019. My family and I immediately contacted the Burke Lawfirm. Ms. Dina Panora did the assessment for the legal intake. They accepted the case. Due to Covid-19 for almost 1 year the hearings were delayed due to the legitimate public emergency health crisis. I recieved an email notification 11/17/2020 that I had won the case. I was delighted in the results recieved and the accuracy delivered for my circumstance. 5 stars. Mr. Burke has a long-profession of winning civil court cases for the voiceless and the helpless when required. When a civil legal matter is needed I would highly recommend Mr. Burke. You won't regret him.
I hired Bill Berke law firm to handle my disability claim after being denied twice and desiring to go before a judge. I had a phone conference with Mr. Berke the day before my trial conducted by phone. Mr. Berke is very to the point. I would like to thank him. I did get a favorable decision. I did have issues with getting medical records due to Covid and having to go through centralized medical record providers and not my doctor's office. Dina and Melissa were very helpful and I want to thank them.
They got my settlement in a very short time. I didn't even have to do much to even get it done.
I hired the Berke law firm for my work comp case. The staff are all great. Sheri was always helpful and gave great advice. If the insurance company was late with my check or let refilling my meds Sheri would get on the phone and I would have it the next day. It was a long road but Bill truly fought for every penny he could for me. I’m very happy I choose the Berke law firm.
Mr. Berke is the third social security attorney I've hired in 19 years. He was more thorough than the others on the hearing date. As a result,the ALJ ruled in my favor. I dealt with Dina most of the time, and she did a great job calming my nerves. Mr. Berke's low, gentle voice and manner helped me to not have a complete breakdown at the hearing. The thorough research that Dina and Melisa did for him gave him the correct information about my disabilities so he could counter the vocational expert properly. Mr. Berke prepared me for the types of questions I would have to answer and how to present myself. I would recommend this office to anyone with a hard case.
I have been trying to get disability since 2010. After several failed attempts with another attorney in the area, I was ready to give up. I had my second hearing coming up and decided to give Mr. Berke a try based on his reviews. I am so glad I did! Mr. Berke and his assistant, Melissa Burns, were helpful and professional. Melissa guided me the entire way and was readily available with any questions or concerns I had. I was very nervous going into my second hearing and Mr. Berke was with me and helped calm me down. We won the case! After six horrible years of trying to get disability, the judge gave me a favorable decision! I recommend Mr. Berke to ANYONE trying to get disability. Mr. Berke and Melissa know their stuff and gave me a second chance at life. I am forever grateful!!!! Natalie
I highly recommend Berke Law Firm. He is very professional and communicates throughout the whole process with client. He does his best on getting the customer what they deserve.
With bill and Sheri my case was opened and closed within a very short amount of time which is unheard of. Straight to the point with them both and for that we settled quickly. Sheri works hard and on top of returning calls, emails etc and makes it that much easier.
Bill Berke is an intimidating lawyer. He knows the law and once he is on your side, he is relentless in overpowering bullies who wish to steal from you what you rightfully deserve under the law. He knows what he is doing! His assistant Dina was new to us, but she was very helpful and knowledgeable. Paralegal Melissa is the heart of Bill Berke's team for disability cases. She truly cares and knows disability law inside and out. What's more, she is a capable communicator who helps you understand what is going on and is patient with your questions. We loved talking to her best. She is in high demand and if she is on your team, you've got a winner! We just loved her! All glory to God for winning our case through this dynamic team.
I have been trying to get approved for disability for six years now. I called Bill Berke's office and spoke with Dina Fiora about my case. She was very hopeful about my case and said that they were going to help me to the best of their ability. Well they kept in contact with my and kept me informed of what was going on with my case, from my medical records being accepted by Social Security, to to when SS needed more information. And answered me promptly when I contacted them with questions or concerns. Bill Berke was professional and diligent when we had my over the phone hearing. THEY WON MY CASE! After six years I was finally approved for benefits, thanks to Bill Berke and Dina Fiora at Berke Law Firm! Thanks to everyone there that made this possible!
My SSI benefits were close to being cancelled December 2019. My family and I immediately contacted the Burke Lawfirm. Ms. Dina Panora did the assessment for the legal intake. They accepted the case. Due to Covid-19 for almost 1 year the hearings were delayed due to the legitimate public emergency health crisis. I recieved an email notification 11/17/2020 that I had won the case. I was delighted in the results recieved and the accuracy delivered for my circumstance. 5 stars. Mr. Burke has a long-profession of winning civil court cases for the voiceless and the helpless when required. When a civil legal matter is needed I would highly recommend Mr. Burke. You won't regret him.
I hired Bill Berke law firm to handle my disability claim after being denied twice and desiring to go before a judge. I had a phone conference with Mr. Berke the day before my trial conducted by phone. Mr. Berke is very to the point. I would like to thank him. I did get a favorable decision. I did have issues with getting medical records due to Covid and having to go through centralized medical record providers and not my doctor's office. Dina and Melissa were very helpful and I want to thank them.
They got my settlement in a very short time. I didn't even have to do much to even get it done.
I hired the Berke law firm for my work comp case. The staff are all great. Sheri was always helpful and gave great advice. If the insurance company was late with my check or let refilling my meds Sheri would get on the phone and I would have it the next day. It was a long road but Bill truly fought for every penny he could for me. I’m very happy I choose the Berke law firm.
Mr. Berke is the third social security attorney I've hired in 19 years. He was more thorough than the others on the hearing date. As a result,the ALJ ruled in my favor. I dealt with Dina most of the time, and she did a great job calming my nerves. Mr. Berke's low, gentle voice and manner helped me to not have a complete breakdown at the hearing. The thorough research that Dina and Melisa did for him gave him the correct information about my disabilities so he could counter the vocational expert properly. Mr. Berke prepared me for the types of questions I would have to answer and how to present myself. I would recommend this office to anyone with a hard case.