Shutts & Bowen LLP’s Miami partner Bernie Pastor was recently appointed Vice-Chair of the Florida Bar’s Board Certification Standing Committee for Civil Trial Law for the 2026-2027 term. Recognized by The Florida Bar as a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Bernie is among a select group of attorneys distinguished for their exceptional trial advocacy skills, extensive courtroom experience, and dedication to the highest professional standards.

This committee is responsible for recommending the issuance, renewal, or denial of Board certificates; reviewing certification applications; establishing testing procedures; and preparing, overseeing and administering examinations for those sitting for the Board Certification examination.

About Bernard “Bernie” Pastor

Bernard “Bernie” Pastor is a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group. A Florida Bar Board-Certified expert in Civil Trial Law and a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Bernie has extensive first-chair experience in both federal and state courts.  His practice focuses on representing clients in complex civil litigation, from pre-suit strategy through trial and appeal. A seasoned trial attorney, he has successfully tried nearly 30 federal and state jury trials to verdict. In addition to his trial experience, Bernie has handled several appeals and oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.