Atty. Lawrence E. Lafferty

Atty. Lawrence E. Lafferty

Lawrence Edward Lafferty is Of Counsel in the firm’s West Palm Beach office. Mr.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (561) 383-9250

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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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lawrence E. Lafferty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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

Lawrence E. Lafferty is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Lawrence E. Lafferty's law office located?
Lawrence E. Lafferty's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lawrence E. Lafferty handle?
Lawrence E. Lafferty focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Lawrence E. Lafferty practiced law?
Lawrence E. Lafferty has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Lawrence E. Lafferty go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Lawrence E. Lafferty received?
Lawrence E. Lafferty's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Vermont Law School & Graduate School J.D.
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University of Michigan B.A. English Literature with a Minor in Intellectual History
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1989
Colorado
Admitted: 1995
Florida U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997

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