Phil Bernal was born in Eagle Pass, Texas and speaks Spanish fluently. He graduated from Southside High School in San Antonio, Texas. Phil has been practicing personal injury trial law for over 30 years in South Texas and the Hill Country after graduating from St. Mary’s School of Law. He became Board Certified In Personal Injury Trial Law by The Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1998. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he treated and rehabilitated patients with pulmonary diseases and oversaw patients on short term and long term ventilators in the surgical intensive care unit, coronary intensive care units and medical intensive care unit as a respiratory therapist.

Over the last three decades Phil has obtained multiple settlements and jury verdicts in the areas of medical malpractice, commercial vehicle (18 wheeler) accidents, automobile accidents, premises liability, products liability, and police civil rights cases.

Phil has been consistently recognized by his peers by being selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America by BL Rankings for the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and has been nominated and been designated a SuperLawyer by Thomas Reuters 2013, 2014 and 2016.

In his spare time, Phil is an avid endurance athlete and triathlete. He and his family have competed in the Kerrville Triathlon every year for the last 8 years. He has completed two full Ironman Triathlons, six half Ironman triathlons, seven marathons, and over 70 half marathons with multiple century cycle rides. Phil also enjoys ranching, horseback riding, training, and the rodeo.

Phil shares his life with the love of his life, Michelle, the Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Fredericksburg, and his daughter Nicole.

Areas of Practice

Auto Accident Injuries
Premises Liability
Product Injuries
Catastrophic Injuries and Wrongful Death
18 Wheeler Accidents
Animal Bites
Slip and Falls
Workplace Accidents

Bar Admissions

State of Texas, 1991
United States District Court – Western District of Texas
United States District Court – Southern District Of Texas