Atty. Barry Postman
Barry Adam Postman is the Managing Partner for the firm's West Palm Beach office. He 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/i
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Barry Postman is a Partner based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, business, and ip. Educated at University of Miami J.D. cum laude (—) and Brandeis University B.A. History and American Studies (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Barry Adam Postman is the Managing Partner for the firm's West Palm Beach office
- He 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 AV-rated 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 is a member of the prestigious International Society of Barristers (ISOB) - an invitation-only honor reserved for attorneys with exceptional trial experience and unwavering integrity
- Membership involves a rigorous peer and judicial review
- 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
- Awards & Recognitions The Best Lawyers in America , Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, recognized since 2021 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, 2024 Super Lawyers 2013 - 2020, 2024 - Present Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, 2022 Newsroom News •Palm Beach County Jury Returns Verdict Resulting in Judgment for the Defense in Construction Injury Trial Recent Successful Trial, 3.23.2026 •West Palm Beach Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case Publication, 7.3.2025 •Complete Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case in Palm Beach County Recent Successful Trial, 6.7.2025 •Successful Defense in Administrative Trial for Snake Dealer Recent Successful Trial, 5.7.2025 •Defense Verdict Achieved in Federal Court in Fort Pierce, FL Recent Successful Trial, 4.18.2025 •Favorable Verdict on Harrassment and Assault Case in Broward County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 11.1.2024 •Multi-year Employment Litigation Dismissed with Prejudice in West Palm Beach, FL Recent Successful Trial, 9.5.2024 •Dropped Case - Breach of Employment Agreement - Palm Beach County Recent Successful Trial, 9.5.2024 •Defense Verdict in Broward County Medical Malpractice Trial Recent Successful Trial, 6.6.2024 •Complete Defense Verdict in International Employment Arbitration in Miami-Dade County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 5.1.2024 •Defense Verdict - Discrimination - Volusia County Recent Appellate Success, 5.12.2023
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry Postman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Barry Postman is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Barry Postman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Barry Postman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Barry Postman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Barry Postman is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
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 andnue, 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.
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