Kenneth Ray Bernard Jr
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
With over 32 years of experience, Ken Bernard remains passionate about every client, regardless of the size of the case. He has been involved in numerous successful million and multi-million dollar personal injury resolutions, but still rolls up his sleeves and engages each client’s case individually, regardless of the size of the case.
Ken has been awarded numerous awards over the past 30 years. The most recent include the 2018 Martindale Most Honored Professional Award and the 2018 Avvo Top Rated Lawyer Award.
“We care about people in this community in West Georgia,” he says. “And while we have cases all over the state — and some out of state — there’s something about being a contributor to your community and helping people at times when they’re stressed the most. I want to be their neighbor lawyer, I want to be the guy who they think of in their community that they want by their side.”
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Managing Partner Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.
Year: 1992 - Current
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JAG United States Marine Corps
Year: 1987 - 1996
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors (2012 - Current)
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Member (2010 - Current)
West Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Member (2008 - Current)
Metro Atlanta County Attorneys Association Member (2005 - Current)
Douglas County, Ga. County Attorney (2005 - Current)
U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1990 - Current)
American Bar Association Member (1989 - Current)
Southern Trial Lawyers Association Member (2012 - Current)
Douglas County Bar Association Member (1989 - Current)
Georgia State Bar # 054844 Member (1989 - Current)
State Bar of Georgia Member (1989 - Current)
Supreme Court of Georgia (1989 - Current)
The Georgia Court of Appeals (1989 - Current)
Superior and State Courts of Georgia (1989 - Current)
United States District Court Northern District of Georgia (1989 - Current)
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (1989 - Current)
Executive and Compensation Committee of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents Member (2013 - 2014)
National Association of College and University Attorneys Member (2008 - 2014)
Board of Regents, University System of Georgia Regent (2007 - 2014)
University System of Georgia Foundation, Inc. Chairman, Board of Trustees (2010 - 2013)
Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee of University System of Georgia Board of Regents Chairman (2011 - 2012)
Health Professions and Education Committee of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents Chairman (2010 - 2011)
Organization and Law Committee of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents Chairman (2008 - 2010)
Douglas County Board of Education General Counsel (1998 - 2009)
Georgia Council of School Attorneys Member (1998 - 2009)
National Association of School Attorneys Member (1998 - 2009)
Governor's Development Council Member (2003 - 2007)
Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Board Member, Vice Chairman (2003 - 2007)
Seventh Congressional District Military Academy Review Board Member (1995 - 2003)
Chapel Hills Golden K of Kiwanis Founder and Charter Member (1998 - 1999)
Georgia District of Kiwanis International Past Distinguished Lieutenant Governor, Division 20 (1998 - 1999)
Douglas County Kiwanis Club Past Distinguished President (1996 - 1997)
Marine Corps Association of Georgia Lawyers Past Chairman (1994 - 1995)
Eagle Club of Douglas County Charter Member (1994 - 1995)
Douglas County Chamber of Commerce Member (1992 - Current)
Marine Corps Association of Georgia Lawyers Member (1993 - Current)
Awards
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Outstanding Kiwanian
Kiwanian 1997.0
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Georgia F. Hixson Fellowship Award
Georgia F. Hixson Fellowship 1999.0
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Georgia Distinguished Leadership Recipient
Kiwanis 1999.0
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Circle K International
Emory Award 1999.0
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Outstanding Kiwanian
Kiwanian 1996.0
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Meritorious Unit Commendation
USMC 1992.0
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Navy Achievement Medal
USMC 1992.0
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National Defense Service Medal
USMC 1990.0
Education
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Leadership Douglas
Year: 1993
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University System of Georgia - University of Georgia B.A. (1986)
Year: 1986
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U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School
Year: 1987
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University of Georgia School of Law J.D. (1989)
Year: 1989
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U.S. Marine Corps, The Basic School (TBS)
Year: 1989
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U.S. Naval Justice School
Year: 1990
Speaking Engagements
Commencement Speaker, Winter Commencement, January 1, 2012
Commencement Speaker, Winter Commencement, January 1, 2012
Websites
https://www.sherrodandbernard.com/
Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.
Sherrod & Bernard, P.C.
8470 Price Ave, Douglasville, GA 30134