What Sets Us Apart From Other Law Firms?

At Herman & Wells, we transform uncertainty into strength. From feeling unsure and powerless, our clients move to a place of confidence and control once they choose us to represent them.

WORK WITH OUR TEAM

What Sets Us Apart From Other Law Firms?

At Herman & Wells, we transform uncertainty into strength. From feeling unsure and powerless, our clients move to a place of confidence and control once they choose us to represent them.

WORK WITH OUR TEAM

OUR FIRM’S CORE VALUES

At Herman & Wells, our core values are more than principles—they are our commitment to you.

OUR FIRM’S CORE VALUES

At Herman & Wells, our core values are more than principles—they are our commitment to you.

We Make Our Clients Powerful.

Before people hire us, they don’t know what they should do, and feel powerless to change the situation in front of them. After our clients hire us, they’re confident in the path ahead and feel powerful with our firm in their corner. We’re experts with lots of experience with cases just like our client’s. We know how to make companies settle. When they don’t, we know how to go to trial and win.

We Take Away Fear & Stress.

Most of our clients have never had a legal fight before. The unknown is scary, especially layered on top of an already stressful situation. We’re on the front lines of this fight instead of our client. We explain the process, we prepare our clients for each part of the case before it happens, we set expectations based on a lot of experience with similar cases, and we work these cases on contingency—so the client isn’t worried that there’s some legal bill in the mail. When a new client asks, “What happens if I lose?” our answer is always: you won’t pay us a single penny if we don’t win your case.

We’re People With Actual Hearts.

It makes us happy to get good results for our clients. It breaks our hearts when we can’t. When we’re done with a jury trial, our clients hug us and we hug them back. We talk in plain language, not legalese. We don’t like wearing ties. We do like to be called by our first names.

MEET THE FOUNDING PARTNERS

The experienced leaders behind our firm, Clifford Wells and Jason Herman, who bring their extensive expertise and personal dedication to every case.

Cliff Wells

Co-Founding Partner

Jason Herman

Co-Founding Partner

MEET THE FOUNDING PARTNERS

The experienced leaders behind our firm, Clifford Wells and Jason Herman, who bring their extensive expertise and personal dedication to every case.

Cliff Wells

Co-Founding Partner

Jason Herman

Co-Founding Partner

OUR FIRM’S PRACTICE AREAS

Personal Injury (PI), Insurance Disputes, and Construction Defects Litigation

OUR FIRM’S PRACTICE AREAS

Personal Injury (PI), Insurance Disputes, and Construction Defects Litigation

Meet the PI Team

Our personal injury attorneys and paralegals are dedicated to restoring the balance of power, helping victims regain control and confidence after life-altering injuries.

Meet the PI Team

Our personal injury attorneys and paralegals are dedicated to restoring the balance of power, helping victims regain control and confidence after life-altering injuries.

Our Attorneys

Cliff Wells

Co-Founding Partner

Grace Reeves

Personal Injury Attorney

Warren Duffy

Personal Injury Attorney

Cory Powell

Personal Injury Lawyer

Our Paralegals

Dara Layfield

Paralegal

Lutres Gill

Paralegal

Reggie Evans

Paralegal

Meet the Insurance Dispute Team

Our team specializes in navigating complex insurance claims, turning the tables on unjust denials to secure the settlements our clients deserve.

Meet the Insurance Dispute Team

Our team specializes in navigating complex insurance claims, turning the tables on unjust denials to secure the settlements our clients deserve.

Our Attorneys

Jason Herman

Co-Founding Partner

Bill Demas

ERISA Dispute Attorney

Warren Duffy

Insurance Dispute Attorney

Keith Stahl

Insurance Dispute Attorney

Cory Powell

Insurance Claim Lawyer

Our Paralegals

Dara Layfield

Paralegal

Lutres Gill

Paralegal

Reggie Evans

Paralegal

Meet the construction defects Team

Our attorneys and paralegals are equipped to tackle the most challenging construction defect cases, ensuring accountability and justice for our clients.

Meet the construction defects Team

Our attorneys and paralegals are equipped to tackle the most challenging construction defect cases, ensuring accountability and justice for our clients.

Our Team

Alan Gustafson

Construction Defects Attorney

Jessica Barrette

Paralegal

Our Team

Alan Gustafson

Construction Defects Attorney

Jessica Barrette

Paralegal

MEET THE REST OF THE TEAM

These are the incredibly talented people handling the other essential aspects of running our firm.

Begajeta Suljic

Front Office Manager

Stephen Trevathan

Chief Marketing Officer

MEET THE REST OF THE TEAM

These are the incredibly talented people handling the other essential aspects of running our firm.

Begajeta Suljic

Front Office Manager

Stephen Trevathan

Chief Marketing Officer

Why Our Clients Choose Us

Our clients choose Herman & Wells because they trust in our proven track record and our personalized approach to each case. At Herman & Wells, we’re not just your lawyers; we are your advocates, your advisors, and your fiercest supporters. We understand that behind every case is a human story, and that’s why we listen intently, fight vigorously, and guide you through every step of the legal process.

By choosing Herman & Wells, our clients gain access to a team of passionate legal professionals who not only excel in their fields but are also committed to achieving justice with integrity and compassion. Whether battling insurance companies, navigating personal injuries, or resolving construction defects, our clients know they have a dedicated team ready to secure the best possible outcomes for them.

Communication is Key for Our Attorneys

At Herman & Wells, we understand that effective communication is fundamental to successful legal representation. Our attorneys prioritize clear, open, and frequent communication with each client, ensuring that you are never left in the dark about your case. We explain complex legal terms in understandable language, making sure that you are fully informed and comfortable with the strategies we employ.

Why Our Clients Choose Us

Our clients choose Herman & Wells because they trust in our proven track record and our personalized approach to each case. At Herman & Wells, we’re not just your lawyers; we are your advocates, your advisors, and your fiercest supporters. We understand that behind every case is a human story, and that’s why we listen intently, fight vigorously, and guide you through every step of the legal process.

By choosing Herman & Wells, our clients gain access to a team of passionate legal professionals who not only excel in their fields but are also committed to achieving justice with integrity and compassion. Whether battling insurance companies, navigating personal injuries, or resolving construction defects, our clients know they have a dedicated team ready to secure the best possible outcomes for them.

Communication is Key for Our Attorneys

At Herman & Wells, we understand that effective communication is fundamental to successful legal representation. Our attorneys prioritize clear, open, and frequent communication with each client, ensuring that you are never left in the dark about your case. We explain complex legal terms in understandable language, making sure that you are fully informed and comfortable with the strategies we employ.

THE HISTORY OF HERMAN & WELLS

Trace the milestones and achievements that shaped our firm’s journey starting from the days the partners passed the bar to our rise as leaders in the Florida legal community.

THE HISTORY OF HERMAN & WELLS

Trace the milestones and achievements that shaped our firm’s journey starting from the days the partners passed the bar to our rise as leaders in the Florida legal community.

Rising Stars Pass The Bar!

2001-2005

Cliff Wells passes the Missouri Bar (01), then the Florida Bar (02). Jason Herman passes the Georgia Bar (04) and the Florida Bar (05).

Paths Cross

2005

Jason and Cliff are connected through the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar.

Collaboration Begins

2007

The two began meeting on a weekly basis and talking about legal issues. They weren’t working together directly, and in fact represented opposite sides of the areas of law they practiced in.

An Idea Blossoms

2007-2015

During the collaboration, the two began talking about opening their own firm, loosely at first, then committing to the idea.

Herman & Wells Officially Open Its Doors!

2015

Herman & Wells officially opened its doors in March of 2015. Operating from a smaller office in downtown St. Petersburg, they focused on property insurance disputes and personal injury claims.

First Personal Injury Trial Verdict

2015

Jason and Cliff tried their first case together in April 2015 (only a month after officially starting the firm) and they won a great result for their client.

First Insurance Dispute Trial Verdict

2016

Jason and Cliff tried an insurance case together in February 2016 (a little less than a year after the firm started) and won, getting the client is full policy limit for damage to his house.

Moved Into Current Office

2016

In a particularly eventful month, Jason and Cliff move the firm into the new HQ in Pinellas Park and get called last minute to try a challenging case in Ft. Lauderdale (they won too!).

Hired Our First Associate Attorney

2016

Warren Duffy joined the team in November 2016 bringing additional expertise to the firm’s property insurance dispute team.

Cliff Becomes Board Certified

2017

Cliff Wells is officially board-certified as a civil trial attorney.

Added Construction Defects To Our Areas Of Expertise

2022

Jason and Cliff welcome attorney Alan Gustafson to the Herman & Wells team, and officially add Construction Defects to the firm’s areas of expertise.

Added Disability Disputes To The Firm’s Practice Areas

2023

Attorney Bill Demas joins the firm at the beginning of 2023, officially adding ERISA and long-term disability disputes to the firm’s areas of expertise.

Rising Stars Pass The Bar!

2001-2005

Cliff Wells passes the Missouri Bar (01), then the Florida Bar (02). Jason Herman passes the Georgia Bar (04) and the Florida Bar (05).

Paths Cross

2005

Jason and Cliff are connected through the Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar.

Collaboration Begins

2007

The two began meeting on a weekly basis and talking about legal issues. They weren’t working together directly, and in fact represented opposite sides of the areas of law they practiced in.

An Idea Blossoms

2007-2015

During the collaboration, the two began talking about opening their own firm, loosely at first, then committing to the idea.

Herman & Wells Officially Open Its Doors!

2015

Herman & Wells officially opened its doors in March of 2015. Operating from a smaller office in downtown St. Petersburg, they focused on property insurance disputes and personal injury claims.

First Personal Injury Trial Verdict

2015

Jason and Cliff tried their first case together in April 2015 (only a month after officially starting the firm) and they won a great result for their client.

First Insurance Dispute Trial Verdict

2016

Jason and Cliff tried an insurance case together in February 2016 (a little less than a year after the firm started) and won, getting the client is full policy limit for damage to his house.

Moved Into Current Office

2016

In a particularly eventful month, Jason and Cliff move the firm into the new HQ in Pinellas Park and get called last minute to try a challenging case in Ft. Lauderdale (they won too!).

Hired Our First Associate Attorney

2016

Warren Duffy joined the team in November 2016 bringing additional expertise to the firm’s property insurance dispute team.

Cliff Becomes Board Certified

2017

Cliff Wells is officially board-certified as a civil trial attorney.

Added Construction Defects To Our Areas Of Expertise

2022

Jason and Cliff welcome attorney Alan Gustafson to the Herman & Wells team, and officially add Construction Defects to the firm’s areas of expertise.

Added Disability Disputes To The Firm’s Practice Areas

2023

Attorney Bill Demas joins the firm at the beginning of 2023, officially adding ERISA and long-term disability disputes to the firm’s areas of expertise.

REQUEST A FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION WITH HERMAN & WELLS

Ready to talk to one of our attorneys? Use our contact form to book your consultation with Herman & Wells. We’re “Ready to Listen. Ready to Win.” Our team is eager to hear your story and discuss how we can help you achieve the best possible outcome. Don’t wait to reclaim your power—reach out today and let us show you what it means to have a dedicated advocate in your corner.

Time is of the essence, so don’t hesitate, contact us for a free consultation today. Let us guide you through these challenging times.

REQUEST A FREE LEGAL CONSULTATION WITH HERMAN & WELLS

Ready to talk to one of our attorneys? Use our contact form to book your consultation with Herman & Wells. We’re “Ready to Listen. Ready to Win.” Our team is eager to hear your story and discuss how we can help you achieve the best possible outcome. Don’t wait to reclaim your power—reach out today and let us show you what it means to have a dedicated advocate in your corner.

Time is of the essence, so don’t hesitate, contact us for a free consultation today. Let us guide you through these challenging times.

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