Atty. Barry Postman
Barry Postman is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, who provides counseling and defense in the areas of professional malpractice, including the representation of doctors, lawyers, accountants, brokers, title agents and insurance agencies, as well as liquor liability defense, employment litigation, condominium and homeowners association matters, securities litigation, insurance coverage, trucking claims defense, class action, bad faith/extra-contractual liability, commercial banking and financial litigation, trademark/intellectual property, hospitality industry defense, land use litigation
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL
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About Barry Postman at a Glance
Barry Postman is a medical malpractice attorney based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Barry Postman
- Barry Postman is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, who provides counseling and defense in the areas of professional malpractice, including the representation of doctors, lawyers, accountants, brokers, title agents and insurance agencies, as well as liquor liability defense, employment litigation, condominium and homeowners association matters, securities litigation, insurance coverage, trucking claims defense, class action, bad faith/extra-contractual liability, commercial banking and financial litigation, trademark/intellectual property, hospitality industry defense, land use litigation and real property disputes, and corporate litigation
- Mr. Postman also devotes his practice to construction litigation and risk management counseling, including the representation of design professionals in professional liability claims, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in construction defect claims
- He has experience handling Errors and Omissions claims, including those brought against insurance brokers and agents
- Over the past 30 years, Mr. Postman has tried hundreds of cases throughout the State of Florida and practices in both the Federal and State courts
- He is a member of ABOTA (the American Board of Trial Advocates) and has been recognized for several years as a “Super Lawyer”, one of Florida “Top lawyers” and a member of the “Legal Elite” by his peers
- Mr. Postman has been recognized in the 2021-2025 Edition of U.S News & World Report, The Best Lawyers in America and Lawyer of the Year (2022 and 2024) in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law
- In addition, Mr. Postman is rated as an A.V lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell
- He is the managing partner of the firm’s West Palm Beach office where he has seen the growth of that office from 6 lawyers to over 85
- He is considered preferred trial counsel by a number of publicly traded companies and insurance carriers
- He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and American Studies from Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts (1990), and a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law (1993), where he received a Merit Scholarship and was a member of the Honor Council
- Mr. Postman was previously appointed by Florida’s Governor Rick Scott to the Judicial Nominating Committee of West Palm Beach
- He is also a member of the Palm Beach Bar Association, the Professional Liability Attorney Network (PLAN) and the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)
- Mr. Postman is a repeat speaker for the National Business Institute, Professional Liability Attorney Network and various other entities which include numerous training and counseling to clients relative to various areas of law and management training
Practice Areas Explained
Barry Postman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry Postman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Medical Malpractice in West Palm Beach
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in West Palm Beach Choose Barry Postman
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Barry Postman's practice in the field of medical malpractice.
Focused Medical Malpractice Practice
Concentrating on medical malpractice means Barry Postman's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Barry Postman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Barry Postman Handles in West Palm Beach
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