Robin Jackson-Bernhardt, Esq., is a Senior Partner in the Boca Raton Office and Co-Chair of the Reptile
and Edge Deposition Strategies practice group. Our Reptile and Edge Deposition/Trial Strategy group
begins their battle against Edge and Reptile as soon as we receive the case. Martindale-Hubbell and
her peers have rated her AV® Preeminent™. She has tried over 20 jury trials to verdict and 10 bench
trials. Drawing on years of experience in premise liability, general liability, auto negligence, negligent
security, and personal injury protection litigation, her practice now focuses on Reptile and Edge. 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 Assistant 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).
Martindale Rating
AV® Preeminent ™
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
Bar Admissions
2016, Florida
Awards And Honors
Honors Certificate in Family Law
Accreditations
Family Services Counselor Professional Certification