Ms. Whalen is an experienced civil trial lawyer and a leader in trucking litigation. She has first chaired many complex trials and obtained over 35 multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for her clients. She is Past Chair of the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group and was the second woman in the history of the organization to lead this prestigious group of attorneys who handle complex and catastrophic cases arising from trucking accidents.
“Recently my wife and I were involved in a serious motorcycle accident. We retained Jeanmarie Whalen from Domnick Cunningham and Whalen. Upon meeting Jeanmarie,we quickly realized how knowledgeable courteous and friendly she is . We received calls from her 2-3 times a week to check on our well being and making sure to answer our questions during this difficult time. She was truly a blessing. Jeanmarie remained vigilant and maximized the take home of our settlement. She and her staff handled our case in a very caring and professional manner. We will be forever grateful,and would highly recommend this law firm. ”
Ms. Whalen has achieved an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available from the nation’s oldest guide to the legal profession, for her legal ability and ethical standards. She has consistently been selected by The Best Lawyers in America in the field of personal injury, LawDragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Florida “Super Lawyers” and as a “Top Lawyer” by the South Florida Legal Guide. She is also the recipient of several prestigious awards including the Justice Barbara Pariente Award which recognizes innovative women in law who demonstrate a commitment to promoting women in the legal community.
Ms. Whalen is admitted to the Florida Bar, the New York Bar, and the Connecticut Bar. In addition to her successful law practice, she has held several esteemed leadership roles. She currently holds positions in both statewide and national trial lawyer organizations, serving on the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Florida Justice Association.
She is a past President of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL), Florida’s statewide women’s bar association. She has also served as a two-term President of the Palm Beach County Chapter of FAWL and was selected as a 2020 Leader in the Law. Ms. Whalen is a past Chair and Co-Founder of the Florida Justice Association Women’s Caucus and a past Chair of the Florida Bar Convention. Additionally, she has served as an appointed member to the Florida Bar Grievance Committee, which included service as its’ Chairperson. In 2017 and 2018, she was nominated for the Women in Leadership Award in the Private Sector category by the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches. The annual awards ceremony honors women who demonstrate excellence in their chosen professions or who have made a significant difference in Palm Beach County through their volunteer work.
Ms. Whalen is a frequent lecturer sharing her knowledge and expertise with trial lawyers throughout the country. She has also been active in establishing a number of seminars and popular legal education programs designed specifically for women lawyers. She has also authored numerous articles in national and international legal publications.
Ms. Whalen’s other professional associations include the Palm Beach County Justice Association, the National Association of Women Lawyers, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the National Women’s Political Caucus and the National Association of Female Executives. Ms. Whalen received her Juris Doctorate from Whittier College School of Law and her undergraduate degree from The Catholic University of America.
Florida Bar, 1993
New York Bar, 1991
Connecticut Bar, 1991
Catholic University of America, B.A.
Whittier College School of Law, J.D.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (July 13, 2022) – Jeanmarie Whalen will present next Monday on the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trucking Litigation Group/Bus Litigation Group Education Program during the upcoming summer convention in Seattle. Ms. Whalen will present at 2:30 PM on July 18, 2022, on the topic “Strategies for Mediation and Resolving Your Cases.”
Ms. Whalen is an experienced civil trial lawyer and a leader in trucking litigation. She has first chaired many complex trials and obtained over 35 multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements for her clients. She is Past Chair of the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group and was the second woman in the history of the organization to lead this prestigious group of attorneys who handle complex and catastrophic cases arising from trucking accidents.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (June 23, 2022) – Jeanmarie Whalen will serve as moderator tomorrow on the AAJ Rapid Response Webinar: Medicaid Liens: How We Got to Gallardo v. Marstiller and Where Do We Go from Here? The program will discuss the recent Supreme Court decision Gallardo v. Marstiller, the history of the Medicaid Act and how the court’s decision will affect Medicaid liens in the future.
The complimentary webinar will take place via zoom starting at 11:00 AM on June 24, 2022, and will feature a panel of talented trial lawyers from Florida and Washington D.C. Registration is required to participate.
Ms. Whalen has served on the AAJ Board of Governors since 2011 and is a frequent lecturer on both statewide and national stages. Her record of leadership includes service as Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group and Co-Chair of the Election Committee. As a highly experienced civil trial attorney representing victims of catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, her practice focuses on obtaining justice for clients injured in trucking, automobile, aviation, maritime, bicycle, motorcycle and pedestrian accidents.
Jeanmarie Whalen will present this Friday during the Florida Justice Association Trucking Seminar. On this program, speakers will tackle what to consider when taking on a truck crash case and the best strategies and tactics you should use to maximize recovery for your clients. Ms. Whalen will present at 1:45 PM on the topic, “Using Active Negligence Claims and Failure to Train or Supervise to Win Your Truck Crash Case.”
Ms. Whalen is past Chair of the American Association for Justice Trucking Litigation Group and was the second woman in the history of the organization to lead this prestigious group of attorneys who handle complex and catastrophic cases arising from trucking accidents. Her record of success is drawn from over twenty-five years of complex litigation and trial experience primarily in the areas of aviation, trucking and bus accidents.
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (May 2, 2022) – Domnick Cunningham & Whalen is proud to announce that all of our Shareholders have been named to Lawdragon’s prestigious 2022 list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers.
Lawdragon’s annual list is determined by an editorial board who reviews thousands of lawyers specializing in helping consumers get justice. The nominees are vetted by boards of their peers, and evaluated by their achievements in verdicts and settlements and roles as leaders. The 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list honors lawyers who stand on the front line in individual lawsuits and class actions seeking justice.
We applaud these trial lawyers for their unrelenting commitment to fighting injustice which earned them this honorable distinction.
DCW’s 2022 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers:
* Fred A. Cunningham
* Sean C. Domnick
* Jeanmarie Whalen
* Gregory M. Yaffa
Best Lawyers®, the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world, has recognized all four Shareholders of Domnick Cunningham & Whalen in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 Edition.
Domnick Cunningham & Whalen is pleased to announce all four Shareholders: Sean Domnick, Fred Cunningham, Jeanmarie Whalen, and Gregory M. Yaffa, were included in the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list.
Sean Domnick, Fred Cunningham, and Jeanmarie Whalen, Shareholders of DCW, were named in the 2021 edition of Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers.
Domnick Cunningham & Whalen is proud to announce our four shareholders Fred Cunningham, Sean Domnick, Jeanmarie Whalen, Greg Yaffa, and DCW attorney Michelle DeLong have been featured in the first edition of The Best Lawyers: Injury and Malpractice Issue.
Jeanmarie Whalen, a Shareholder at Domnick Cunningham & Whalen, received the 2021 Compassionate Gladiatrix Award. The award was presented last week on February 25th at the Florida Justice…
Domnick Cunningham & Whalen is proud to announce that shareholders Fred Cunningham, Jeanmarie Whalen and Greg Yaffa were named “Top Lawyers” in the 2021 South Florida Legal Guide. They were recognized for the category of, “Personal Injury…
DCW Shareholder Jeanmarie Whalen was recently selected to become a Distinguished Fellow of the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers. Individuals are chosen by meeting certain requirements and must…
Domnick Cunningham & Whalen is proud to announce all four Shareholders have been selected by their peers for inclusion…
This award is presented annually to members of the AAJ Board of Governors who have shown to be especially helpful in aiding the President of the AAJ during the past year. Ms. Whalen has been on the…
DCW shareholder Jeanmarie Whalen and attorney Nicole Kruegel spoke last week at the American Association for Justice Amped Up Virtual Event. This year, the annual convention looked a little different as it was held through using zoom, a virtual video platform, due to the impact of the coronavirus and the health risk physical conventions now hold.
DCW Shareholders Fred Cunningham, Jeanmarie Whalen and Gregory Yaffa will be in the Palm Beach Illustrated September 2020 issue “Top Lawyer” feature. Palm Beach Illustrated is a magazine that showcases the Palm Beach lifestyle and businesses.
The organization presents this award annually to women who have earned the respect of others professionally, have been involved in activities for the betterment of their local community, exemplified the qualities of a positive role model, and advanced…
DCW Shareholder Jeanmarie Whalen recently served as a moderator at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Jazz Fest Webcast titled “Stay Ahead…
The three-day college focused on trucking deposition techniques that are critical to being a successful trial lawyer. Over 50 trial lawyers from across North America participated in the event. Ms. Whalen is the current Chair of the AAJ Trucking Litigation…
Ms. Whalen is an experienced civil trial lawyer and a leader in…
Domnick Cunningham & Whalen is pleased to announce that Jeanmarie Whalen has been…
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