Robin Jackson-Bernhardt

Robin Jackson-Bernhardt, Esq., is a Junior Partner in the Orlando office and Co-Chair of the Reptile and Deposition Strategies practice group. Martindale-Hubbell and her peers have rated her AV® Preeminent™. She has tried over 20 jury trials to verdict and 10 bench trials. Robin focuses her practice on first party property, premise liability, general liability, auto negligence, negligent security, and personal injury protection litigation. 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).

Practice Areas

• Appeals | Litigation Support
• Auto & Fleet Liability
• First Party Property
• General and Retail Liability
• Negligent Security
• PIP | PD | MedPay
• Premises Liability
• Reptile and Deposition Strategies
• SIU | Fraud Special Investigations

Martindale Rating

• AV® Preeminent

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