Atty. Jack D. Luks
Luks, Santaniello was named a Go-To Law Firm to Fortune 500 Companies for its handling of Florida Commercial Litigation matters in 2012.
General Liability Defense & More Attorney · Serving Fort Lauderdale, FL · 39+ Years Experience
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About Jack D. Luks at a Glance
Jack D. Luks is a Founding Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, employment, business, ssd, and securities. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987), United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (1987), New Jersey (1987), and United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida (1987). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1986) and Michigan State University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dade County, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar International Council of Shopping Centers Florida Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jack D. Luks
Luks, Santaniello was named a Go-To Law Firm to Fortune 500 Companies for its handling of Florida Commercial Litigation matters in 2012
Practice Areas Explained
Jack D. Luks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jack D. Luks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Lauderdale.
Wrongful Death in Fort Lauderdale
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Employment Law in Fort Lauderdale
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Fort Lauderdale
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Social Security Disability in Fort Lauderdale
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Jack D. Luks is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Florida →
Securities Law in Fort Lauderdale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Lauderdale
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 Fort Lauderdale 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.
Fort Lauderdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Lauderdale-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 Fort Lauderdale Choose Jack D. Luks
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 Jack D. Luks's practice in the field of wrongful death, employment, business, ssd, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jack D. Luks brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and New Jersey, Jack D. Luks can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, employment, and business, Jack D. Luks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Lauderdale
A Fort Lauderdale-based practice means Jack D. Luks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jack D. Luks Handles in Fort Lauderdale
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