Practice areas: Personal Injury, Insurance Coverage; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2002
Education: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2011 - 2014 Clifford Wells BCS, Esq. is a Board Certified civil trial attorney practicing in the fields of personal injury and wrongful death.
Mr. Wells has been handling personal injury and wrongful death cases on the plaintiff side since 2002.
The Florida Bar Board Certified him as an expert Civil Trial Lawyer. It's a designation fewer than 2% of Florida lawyers hold, and earning it requires documented trial experience, peer evaluation, and a written exam. He has tried cases to verdict across Florida. He has done it long enough to know that preparation is what actually moves cases. Cases and lawyers that are ready for trial get better results.
Mr. Wells is a member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and hold an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His firm has over 300 five-star reviews.
Other lawyers bring Mr. Wells in to try their cases. He has stepped in as lead trial counsel and worked alongside co-counsel when a case needed someone who would take it all the way. When a client has already trusted their case to one attorney and that attorney calls Mr. Wells, the expectation is high.
Mr. Wells is a co-founding partner at Herman & Wells, a plaintiff's firm with offices in Clearwater and Pinellas Park, Florida. Jason Herman and Cliff Wells started it in 2015 with a specific idea of how they wanted to practice: how they prepare for trial, how they communicate with clients, and how they keep getting better as a team. They represent people in personal injury, wrongful death, and insurance bad faith cases across Tampa Bay and Florida. Their team handles the entire case, from the first call through verdict.
Mr. Wells understand that most cases settle. But I believe that clients deserve more from their lawyers than just a settlement: clear communicators, active listeners, proactive advocates, stress reducers, and actual trial lawyers for when settling on the right terms isn’t possible.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Insurance CoverageFocus areas
Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Insurance Coverage
First Admitted: 2002, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://hermanwells.com/team/clifford-wells/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida Bar Association, 2002
- Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers): Member, 2004
- Florida Justice Association (Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers): Member, 2008
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association: Member, 2010
- Missouri Bar Association, 2001
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Too many to list so just go to my web page is is updated periodically: https://hermanwells.com/case-results/
- >$5million dollar settlement acheived for a client who had been severely injured. , 2018
- $1,275,000 settlement for a St. Petersburg man who was injured in a T-bone collision at a busy intersection. , 2023
- $2.5 Million Dollar Verdict on February 20, 2024 involving a client who was injured in a rear-end collision. , 2024
- $652,989.00 verdict. , 2018
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certification in Civil Trial by the Florida Bar Association, 2017
Pro bono / Community Service
- 2026 Power of Listening Scholarship At Herman & Wells, listening to clients is a core part of effective advocacy and legal representation. The firm understands that behind every legal matter is a person whose story deserves to be heard. Through this scholarship, we invite students to share their perspective on how active listening can improve outcomes in professional environments and why being heard can make a meaningful difference. The 2026 Power of Listening Scholarship encourages students to reflect on the role active listening plays in complex systems such as healthcare, education, government, and the legal profession. In high-stakes situations, professionals are often expected to provide answers quickly—but meaningful outcomes often begin with truly understanding the people they serve. Listening carefully can uncover critical details, build trust, and lead to more thoughtful and effective decisions.Application Deadline: November 30, 2026Award Amount: $1000, 2026
Educational Background
- Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety & Health from University of Central Missorui , 1994-1998
- Juris Doctor Degree obtained from University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law , 1999-2001
- First year of law school was attended at University of Tulsa School of Law, 1998-1999
Honors
- Each year the National Trial Lawyers Association identifies the top 40 attorneys in each state that are under 40 years old. , Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2012
- AV Rating, Martindale Hubbel, 2019
- Nations Top One Percent, , Nations Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015
- Avvo 10 rating, avvo.com, 2021
Industry Groups
- FJA
- PCTLA
- TBTLA
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2021 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2011 - 2014
Certificates and credentials
Civil Trial
