With lengthy experience in personal injury cases in Florida and with a personal commitment to obtaining the best possible results for his clients, attorney George M. Bakalar is an important member of Kogan & DiSalvo. When you choose Mr. Bakalar, you are choosing a lawyer with the following qualifications and credentials:
Board-certified: As a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Mr. Bakalar has received the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar, certifying his competency and experience in representing personal injury victims.
Martindale-Hubbell rated: Mr. Bakalar received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for more than 10 years. This rating is the highest assigned by the highly regarded lawyer profiling company. This is an independent, peer review rating which is awarded to a select number of lawyers who have the highest ethical standards and professional ability.
Mr. Bakalar has experience in many areas of law, including:
Personal injury
Wrongful death
Premises liability
More About George M. Bakalar
He also has a background in commercial litigation and criminal defense. His varied experience gives him special insight into how cases and the legal process works, and he will put all of his experience and knowledge to work in advocating for you and your loved ones.
Committed to actively contributing to the field of law, Mr. Bakalar is a member in many professional associations, including:
The American Bar Association
The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section
Florida Bar Grievance Committee 2006-2009, as Chairman in 2009
Palm Beach County Justice Association
Golden Key National Honor Society, 1981-1985
Attorney Information
In 1988, Mr. Bakalar obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida, College of Law in Gainesville. He had graduated previously from Florida State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology in 1985. In 1989, he was admitted to the Florida Bar and has been fighting for compensation on behalf of injury victims ever since.
Our Awards
The Florida Bar Civil Trial Law Certification
The best attorneys in Florida. This certificate provides legal professionals the ability to uphold the law, practice with excellence, and promote reform.
The National Trial Lawyers
This professional organization recognizes the top trial attorneys in the country who exhibit superiority in their civil plaintiff or criminal defense trials. Membership gives attorneys access to the highest quality educational programs.
AV Preeminent
This accomplishment is given to attorneys who are ranked on the highest level of professional excellence from their peers.
Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion
This award is given to lawyers who provide distinguished customer service. These attorneys have received glowing reviews from clients who confirm their lawyer’s excellence in the legal world.
AVVO Rating
AVVO is a company that creates a profile for lawyers based on all public information. It then ranks attorneys on a scale of 1-10 to assist clients in making an informed decision on legal counsel. A rating of a 10 means the lawyer is “Superb.”
Super Lawyers
Attorneys are selected based on peer nominations and evaluations, as well as independent research. Super Lawyers recognizes all members of the bar regardless of practice area.
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Presented to the top trial lawyers who have settled a multi-million-dollar case. Less than 1% of lawyers are associated with this prestigious group.
Avvo Rating
AVVO is a company that creates a profile for lawyers based on all public information. It then ranks attorneys on a scale of 1-10 to assist clients in making an informed decision on legal counsel. A rating of a 10 means the lawyer is “Superb.”
Avvo Clients' Choice Award
The AVVO client’s choice award is given to attorneys who receive at least 15 reviews in a given year that are above 4 stars.
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