A.J. Hernandez, Esq.
Associate Attorney at Milton, Leach, Whitman, D'Andrea & Eslinger, P.A.
Associate Attorney at Milton, Leach, Whitman, D'Andrea, & Eslinger, P.A.
As an Associate Attorney at Milton, Leach, Whitman, D'Andrea, & Eslinger, P.A., I am involved in all aspects of the firm’s general civil litigation practice for both Plaintiffs and Defendants, including railroad, maritime, trucking and transportation, personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage and bad faith, and commercial litigation.  As one of only 4% of U.S. lawyers of Hispanic descent, I am proud to provide legal services to our firm's Spanish-speaking clients.  

I earned a Bachelor of Science from the Florida State University in 2016, double majoring in Political Science and Philosophy.  I then attended Florida Coastal School of Law on a full scholarship and earned my Juris Doctor degree, with certificates in Civil Litigation and Legal Research and Writing, in 2019.  At Florida Coastal School of Law, I earned the Dean’s Scholar Award, received the Martha Sonnenschein Memorial Scholarship award, and was invited to join the Harding Inn of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society. As a member of Florida Coastal Scool of Law's Moot Court Honor Board (nationally ranked #7), I competed in seven national moot court competitions, and won Best Petitioner’s Brief in the National Latina/o Law Student Association’s Moot Court Competition, and I competed in one national mock trial competition.  I was elected to serve as the Moot Court Honor Board's Vice President of External Competitions and also served as Vice President of the Hispanic American Law Student Association.
Milton, Leach, Whitman, D'Andrea & Eslinger, P.A.
Associate Attorney
Involved in all aspects of the firm's general civil litigation practice for both Plaintiffs and Defendants, including railroad, maritime, trucking and transportation, personal injury, wrongful death, insurance coverage and bad faith, and commercial litigation.
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
O'Hara Law Firm
Law Clerk
Drafted: pleadings for defendants in motor vehicle accident cases, insurance companies in UM cases, and corporations in premises liability cases, and summaries to Insurers regarding case facts, deposition testimony, litigation timeline and strategy, and discovery. Conducted legal research and drafted Motions for Summary Judgment, Motions to Compel, Motions in Limine, and prepared briefs on relevant new case law in the Florida Law Weekly to present at firm meetings.
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Pajcic & Pajcic, P.A.
Law Clerk
Drafted memorandums regarding legal issues relevant to current cases. Conducted in-depth research into complex trial and appellate issues and drafted Motions and Briefs in areas including: Negligence, Car Crashes, Products Liability, Liability Waivers, Expert Testimony, Jurisdictional and Evidence Issues, Vicarious Liability, Employee v. Independent Contractor, Coverage Issues, Bad Faith, etc., Complaints, Discovery Requests, and Motions and Responses. Drafted Appellate Briefs and Reply Briefs filed in Florida’s 1st and 5th DCAs regarding car crashes, and proposals for settlement, in cases valued at over $2 million. Assisted Attorneys prepare arguments for trial, hearings, and voir dire.
Jacksonville, Florida Area
Village Inn
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Supervisor
Manage Daily Restaurant Operations
Supervise 30+ Employees
Customer Service
Assist with cooking
Assist with waiting tables
Opening restaurant
Closing restaurant 
End of shift and end of day paper work and deposits
Tallahassee, Florida Area
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Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Philosophy
Bachelor’s Degree
Florida State University
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Political Science and Government
Bachelor's Degree
Florida State University
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Associate's Degree
Keiser University-Tallahassee
Political Science and Government
Associate's Degree
Tallahassee Community College
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Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity
Member/VP of External Affairs for Rho Alpha Chapter Spring 2016
Florida Coastal Moot Court Honor Board
Advocate
Children
Mission St. Luis
Archery Range
Poverty Alleviation
Farm Share, Inc.
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Volunteer
Helped provide food and household items to low income families in Tallahassee, FL.
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Bloomberg Law Legal Research
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WestLaw Next Legal Reseach
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Professional Research Certification
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LexisNexis
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Kimberly Belzer
Owner at Sensory Towne
Jacksonville, FL
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Leah Goodman
Psychosocial Specialist at Community Hospice & Palliative Care
St Augustine, FL
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Jess Tucker
Nice to meet you!
Metro Jacksonville
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Ted Miller
President, Managing Broker & Realtor at Miller & Company Real Estate
Jacksonville, FL
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Austin Rosenblum
Student at Florida State University
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
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Adrienne Hall
Executive Producer & Filmmaker at Sound Off Films
Miami, FL
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Aaron Gibson-Evans
Family Services Counselor & Licensed Cemetery Representative
Jacksonville, FL
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Gracie Hamilton
Business Development  at Synergy Technologies
Jacksonville, FL
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Amanda Elkins Hiatt
Client Specialist, Etix Ticketing
San Antonio, TX
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Heather Newman Johnson
Director of Alumni Relations at Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
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Caitlin (Kat) McLeod
Art Director
Jacksonville, FL
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Casey Perry
Associate - Industrial & Land Brokerage at Cushman & Wakefield
Tampa, FL
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Julie Ann Maszy
Brand Concierge, Actor, & Entrepreneur
Jacksonville, FL
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William "Bill" Hoff
LCSW serving Military Veterans 𔔁
Quality of Life 𔔁 Historic Neighborhoods
Jacksonville, FL
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Stephanie Lynn
Senior Marketing Manager, Concerts & Events at Jacksonville Jaguars
Metro Jacksonville
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Zora LED lighting
LED lighting manufacturer.High quality aluminium LED profiles and components for linear LED lighting: rigid PCB bars, diffuseurs, end caps and mounting accessories for LED profiles.Finisinished lighting fixtures
American Samoa
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        "Non ducor, duco!", meaning I am not led, I lead. This quote is the definition of who A.J. Hernandez has been as brother and friend and professional from the day I met him. His most impressive quality is the fact that anything can happen he doesn't yield he stays ever persevering. He has the ability to lighten up a room just because of his charm. His dedication and his compassion make him the ideal the asset.  Alberto Ortiz, Esq.
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Mr. Hernandez is a dedicated and hard working individual. He's motivated and will undoubtedly prove to be an asset to any team.
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National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc.
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Sigma Lambda Beta Network
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e-LEGAL Support: Legal Secretary, Paralegals, Virtual Assistants, Law Clerks & Admin Staff
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