Atty. Lawrence E. Lafferty
Lawrence Edward Lafferty is Of Counsel in the firm’s West Palm Beach office. Mr.
Catastrophic and Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 43+ Years Experience
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About Lawrence E. Lafferty at a Glance
Lawrence E. Lafferty is an Of Counsel based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1983), New Hampshire (1989), Colorado (1995), and Florida U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts (1997). Educated at Vermont Law School & Graduate School J.D. (—) and University of Michigan B.A. English Literature with a Minor in Intellectual History (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •American Bar Association •Northeast Dispute Resolution, Inc and Former President, Chief Mediator and Arbitrator. Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lawrence E. Lafferty
- Lawrence Edward Lafferty is Of Counsel in the firm’s West Palm Beach office
- Mr. Lafferty brings to the firm more than 35 years litigation experience, successfully defending the interests of commercial and personal insureds in the areas of wrongful death, premises liability, liquor liability, nursing home abuse, security and motor vehicle negligence
- Mr. Lafferty received his Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with a minor in Intellectual History from the University of Michigan where he was a member of the English Literature Honors Program
- He obtained his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School where he received the American Jurisprudence Award in Administrative Law
Practice Areas Explained
Lawrence E. Lafferty's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence E. Lafferty handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Personal Injury in West Palm Beach
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.
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in West Palm Beach
Lawrence E. Lafferty is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Health Care Law in West Palm Beach
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Lawrence E. Lafferty
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 Lawrence E. Lafferty's practice in the field of personal injury, slip & fall, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lawrence E. Lafferty brings 43+ 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 Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Colorado, Lawrence E. Lafferty can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, slip & fall, and health care, Lawrence E. Lafferty can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Lawrence E. Lafferty 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 Lawrence E. Lafferty Handles in West Palm Beach
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