Herbert Berkowitz

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

Serving Tampa, and Mediation & Arbitration Matters Throughout Hillsborough County
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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, judicial temperament, 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. His extensive courtroom experience allows him to evaluate cases from every perspective, helping parties realistically assess litigation risk, identify practical solutions, and reach informed settlements without the expense and uncertainty of trial whenever possible.
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Why Attorneys Select Herbert Berkowitz

Attorneys choose Herbert Berkowitz because he understands civil litigation from every perspective. Having spent decades trying cases, evaluating evidence, managing civil dockets, and serving as a judge, he appreciates the legal, financial, and practical considerations that influence successful dispute resolution.

His mediation style is professional, well-prepared, patient, and pragmatic. Parties benefit from his ability to analyze complex issues, encourage productive negotiations, and facilitate resolutions grounded in both legal experience and practical judgment.

Whether handling personal injury, medical malpractice, insurance, commercial, contract, or professional liability disputes, Mr. Berkowitz is committed to helping parties resolve conflicts efficiently while preserving valuable time, resources, and litigation costs.

Mr. Berkowitz is available to mediate and arbitrate civil disputes in Hillsborough County.
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Professional Recognition

Mr. Berkowitz has earned the respect of Florida's legal community through decades of distinguished service.

His honors include:
• 2022 Herbert G. Goldburg Memorial Award, the Hillsborough County Bar Association Trial & Litigation Section's highest lifetime achievement honor, recognizing excellence in trial advocacy, professionalism, integrity, and service to the legal profession.
• AV Preeminent® Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for more than 30 years, reflecting the highest ratings for legal ability and ethical standards.
• Former Administrative Judge, Civil Division, Hillsborough County Court.
Longtime Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
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