Professionals

Bert L. Combs

Martindale-Hubbell

AV Rated – Martindale-Hubbell

Experience: Bert L. Combs practices primarily insurance regulatory, administrative, pharmacy and business law. Bert has substantial experience in the field of insurance as evidenced by his education and employment history. He graduated with honors from Florida State University in 1993 with a degree in Risk Management and Insurance. While attending Florida State University, Bert was employed by a Lloyd’s of London broker to assist in the placement of risks and the administration of claims in the London market. In 1995, Bert worked in Legal Services at the Florida Department of Insurance and during his employment gained insight into Florida’s insurance regulatory process.

Bert graduated with high honors from Florida State University College of Law in May of 1996. Since obtaining his law degree, Bert has concentrated primarily on an insurance regulatory practice. Bert advises both property and casualty insurers and life and health companies in various types of business and regulatory transactions. He also represents specialty insurers, insurance agencies and agents, and other organizations transacting business in the Florida insurance market.

Bert routinely assists insurers with market conduct exams, rate and form filings, and a variety of applications, statutory filings, and licensing matters. Bert also advises clients about legislative changes and represents insurance entities before the Department of Financial Services and Office of Insurance Regulation on a daily basis.

Bert has experience in representing the interests of individuals and entities involved in the practice of pharmacy. He served as general counsel for the Florida Pharmacy Association and has assisted both pharmacies and pharmacists with regulatory and day-to-day business issues. Bert also assists various other types of business entities with general corporate and business transactions.

Education:
  • Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, FL , 1996, J.D.
    Honors: With High Honors
    Law Review: Florida State University Law Review, 1994 – 1996
    Law Journal: Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law, 1994 – 1996
  • Florida State University, B.S., 1993
    Honors: With Honors
    Major: Risk Management and Insurance
Professional Experiences:
  • Radey, Thomas, Yon & Clark, P.A., Shareholder, 2003 – Present
  • Katz, Kutter, Alderman, Bryant & Yon, P.A., Associate, 1996 – 2003
  • Florida Department of Insurance, Legal Services, 1995
Gubernatorial and Other Appointments:
  • Property and Casualty Insurance Reform Committee, Technical Advisory Committee, 2006
  • Florida Engineering Management Corporation, Director, 2006 – Present
Professional Associations and Memberships:
  • The Florida Bar, 1996
  • Seminole Booster
  • Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels