Former FHP Senior Investigator Joins Firm

George “Chip” W. Bedingfield Jr., a certified law enforcement officer with 17 years experience investigating traffic homicides, DUI cases and crashes with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), joined our firm as an investigator this year, bringing tremendous experience and expertise. He joins Robert L. Parke, the firm’s certified legal investigator and a former St. Petersburg, Florida police officer who has worked with David Fonvielle since 1984.

A 1989 FHP Academy graduate, Mr. Bedingfield has worked in Lee County, Tallahassee and Lake City investigating thousands of traffic crashes, obtaining hundreds of DUI convictions and assisting in homicide and felony cases. He has been recognized as a Traffic Accident Reconstructionist and became a Senior Homicide Investigator while supervising troopers and enforcing laws within the State of Florida.

Chip and his wife are the proud parents of two children. He is a member of the FHP reserves and his hobbies include mountain biking, road cycling, motocross, baseball, softball, golf, tennis and camping. Please join us in welcoming Chip Bedingfield.