Atty. Michael J. Schwartz
Mr. Schwartz was born in New York City on October 22, 1955.
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Michael J. Schwartz is a Managing Partner based in Boca Raton, Florida, practicing at Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (1982) and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida United States District Court for t (1982). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1981) and McGill University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Schwartz was born in New York City on October 22, 1955
- He grew up in Massachusetts and attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada, receiving his B.A. in 1977, Magna Cum Laude and as a University Scholar
- He attended University of Miami School of Law, earned his J.D. in 1981, and was admitted to the Florida Bar on January 21, 1982
- He was admitted to the U.S
- District Court, Southern District of Florida, that same year, and to the U.S
- Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, in 1983
- Prior to entering into private practice, Mr. Schwartz was a law clerk for the Honorable Joseph Nesbitt of the District Court of Appeal for the Third District of Florida
- Mr. Schwartz has extensive trial experience in personal injury and insurance defense, as well as construction defect, premises, motor vehicle and product liability cases
- He has defended countless nursing home negligence cases from notice of intent to conclusion
- He has defended class actions
- He has tried numerous cases to verdict in several Florida counties
- He also handles coverage and appellate matters
- Firm has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Michael J. Schwartz is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →
Michael J. Schwartz is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J. Schwartz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Michael J. Schwartz is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Boca Raton 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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