Having served as a non-commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, Keith never shies away from a challenge. When he takes on a case, he is determined to see it through to its conclusion. He practices in the areas of personal injury, car accident and insurance disputes with the goal of making a positive impact on peoples' lives. Keith's approach to law is grounded in honesty and a firm belief that taking the time to get to know clients and ensure they have a solid, realistic understanding of their legal rights and the particular difficulties that may be involved in handling their case always leads to a more positive outcome for his clients. Keith carefully guides and informs his clients every step of the way through the handling of their insurance claim and prides himself on providing extensive and open communication and client responsiveness to make sure his clients have the knowledge they need to make the best decisions for their cases. Keith's clients know that he is going to put their interests first. His attention to detail coupled with a competitive edge have earned Keith many esteemed, peer-rated rankings such as Super Lawyers Rising Star in Personal Injury in 2013-2015, Super Lawyer in Personal Injury in 2016-2021, as well as a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Attorney designation and an AVVO rating of 10.0. Keith has represented judges, doctors, attorneys, and even opposing lawyers in Pensacola and has established a reputation in the community as someone who effectively and efficiently gets the job done.
From settling difficult personal injury matters to complex insurance claim disputes, Keith is proud that he is able to help everyday people, who have been taken advantage of by big business insurance companies, enforce their rights and receive the benefits that they deserve. Keith is committed to impacting not only his clients, but also the Pensacola community around him by providing free representation to the Gulf Coast Kid's House's Child Protection Team and serving on their Board of Directors since 2010. Although he enjoys working and volunteering, Keith's favorite activities are spending time with his family and his friends and traveling.
“Getting a favorable result in a case is not a personal success for me; it is a victory for my client.”
— Keith Weidner
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2003
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2004
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2011
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2007
Practice Areas
- Insurance Disputes
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Disability Benefits
- Consumer Protection Claims
Professional Associations
- Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association, 2004 – 2022
- Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2004 – 2007
- American Association for Justice, 2009
- National Association of Consumer Advocates, 2008-2010
- National Police Accountability Project, 2009-2012
Education
- University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2003 J.D.
Honors and Awards
- National Trial Lawyers, Top 100
- Lifetime Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Top 100 Personal Injury Verdicts in Florida, 2021
- Super Lawyer in Insurance Coverage, 2018 – 2023
- Super Lawyer Rising Star in Personal Injury, 2013 – 2015
- Super Lawyer in Personal Injury, 2016 – 2017
- AV Preeminent Rating on Martindale-Hubbell
- 5.0 Superb rating on Avvo
- Finished Law Degree in two and a half years
- Certified legal intern with the State Attorney's Office (Ocala branch)
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2000 B.A. Major: Political Science / Police Practices
- Finished Degree in 3 Years with Honors
- Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
- Golden Key National Honor Society
Notable Cases
- Bailey v. Swindell, 940 F. 32 1295 (11th Cir. 2019)
- Thompson v. Hall (Sheriff of Santa Rosa County) et al, Case No.:15349 (11th Cir. 2012)
- Welsh v. Ascension Health, 2009 WL 1444431 (N.D. Fla 2009)
- Hulbert v. Vogt, 972 So. 2d (1st DCA 2008)
- Whitt v. Q & I, Inc., 2007 WL 201113 (N.D. Fla. Jan. 24, 2007)
Pro Bono Activities
- Child Protection Team Attorney, 2013 to Present
- Board Chairman, Gulf Coast Kids House, 2017
- Board of Director, Gulf Coast Kids House, 2010 to 2021
- East Hill Music Festival Board of Directors, 2013
- Escambia/Santa Rosa County Mock Trial Coach, 2004 – 2005
- United Way Volunteer Attorney: Assistance to Foreclosure Victims, 2008
- Voter Protection Rights Attorney, 2008 Elections