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Herbert Berkowitz
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Herbert Berkowitz

Florida Mediator & Arbitrator | Former Hillsborough County Court Judge & Administrative Judge | Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Insurance & Commercial Disputes

Herbert M. Berkowitz is a Florida mediator, arbitrator, former Hillsborough County Court Judge, and veteran civil trial attorney with more than 50 years of legal experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he has represented parties in complex civil litigation, presided over thousands of cases from the bench, and now devotes his practice exclusively to helping parties resolve disputes through mediation and arbitration. Before becoming a judge, Mr. Berkowitz built a respected trial practice concentrating on plaintiff's personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, insurance, negligence, and complex civil litigation.

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Herbert M. Berkowitz is a Florida mediator, arbitrator, former Hillsborough County Court Judge, and veteran civil trial attorney with more than 50 years of legal experience. Throughout his distinguished career, he has represented parties in complex civil litigation, presided over thousands of cases from the bench, and now devotes his practice exclusively to helping parties resolve disputes through mediation and arbitration. Before becoming a judge, Mr. Berkowitz built a respected trial practice concentrating on plaintiff's personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, insurance, negligence, and complex civil litigation. Following his appointment to the Hillsborough County Court, he served with distinction as the Administrative Judge of the Civil Division, earning a reputation for fairness, professionalism, and thoughtful decision-making. Today, Mr. Berkowitz applies the perspective gained from decades as both an advocate and judge to help attorneys, businesses, insurers, and individuals resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Areas Of Editorial Expertise

  • Civil Litigation
  • Contract Disputes
  • General Liability
  • Insurance Coverage Disputes
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Wrongful Death
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Drawing on more than 50 years of legal experience as a trial attorney, judge, and mediator, I review content to ensure it accurately reflects civil litigation procedure, mediation practice, and the legal standards parties and practitioners need to understand.

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AV Preeminent® Peer Rating
Fellow American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Herbert G. Goldburg Memorial Award Hillsborough County Bar Association Trial & Litigation Section 2022
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Is what I say in a personal injury mediation confidential?

Yes. Florida law provides strong confidentiality protections for mediation. Under the Florida Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act, statements made, offers exchanged, and documents prepared for the mediation are...

Published August 22, 2026 Last reviewed August 22, 2026
FloridaPersonal Injury and Settlement
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If we reach a settlement at mediation, is it binding?

Yes. While mediation itself is a non-binding process in the sense that no one can force you to settle, once the parties do reach an agreement and sign a written settlement, that agreement becomes a binding and...

Published August 22, 2026 Last reviewed August 22, 2026
FloridaPersonal Injury and Settlement
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How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Florida?

For most negligence-based personal injury claims in Florida, the statute of limitations is now two years. Under Fla. Stat. $95.11, as amended by the 2023 tort reform, the deadline to file a general negligence lawsuit...

Published August 22, 2026 Last reviewed August 22, 2026
FloridaPersonal Injury and Settlement
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Who attends a personal injury mediation, and what actually happens?

A personal injury mediation typically includes the injured person (the plaintiff) and their attorney, a representative of the defendant — which in most accident cases is an insurance company — along with defense...

Published August 22, 2026 Last reviewed August 22, 2026
FloridaPersonal Injury and Settlement
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Is mediation required in a Florida personal injury case?

In most Florida personal injury lawsuits, mediation is either required by the court or strongly encouraged before the case can go to trial. Once a personal injury suit is filed, Florida courts routinely order the...

Published August 22, 2026 Last reviewed August 22, 2026
FloridaPersonal Injury and Settlement
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