Atty. Nicholas Maniotis

Atty. Nicholas Maniotis

Nicholas Maniotis was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. He attended Foresthill High School in Palm Beach County.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Nicholas Maniotis at a glance

Nicholas Maniotis is a Member based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Lytal, Reiter, Smith Ivey & Fronrath. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1991). Educated at Nova University (J.D., 1985) and University of Florida (B.A. University, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar American Bar Association Florida Defense Lawyers Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Nicholas Maniotis was born in West Palm Beach, Florida
  • He attended Foresthill High School in Palm Beach County
  • Thereafter, he attended Palm Beach State College on a baseball scholarship
  • He transferred to the University of Florida on a baseball scholarship and graduated with his B.A. in 1979 and a master’s degree in economics in 1981
  • After graduating from the University of Florida, he attended law school at Nova Southeastern University to pursue his love of the law, where he obtained his law degree in 1985
  • Mr. Maniotis was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1985
  • He joined the U.S
  • District Court of Southern District of Florida in 1991
  • He commenced his legal career in personal injury and Medical Malpractice defense at a major firm in Palm Beach County
  • In 1992, Mr. Maniotis started his own law firm, Flanagan & Maniotis, P.A., where he represented major insurance companies and other large national corporations for 30 plus years
  • During his extensive legal career, Mr. Maniotis has tried over 400 Jury trials from start to verdict
  • He has handled every conceivable type of case, including personal injuries, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, medical malpractice, products liability, arson, contractual insurance disputes, property damage, construction litigation, condominium association litigation, and more
  • Before starting at Lytal Reiter Smith Ivey & Fronrath, Mr. Maniotis had been recognized for top 10 defense verdicts in the country by Courtroom View Network (Court TV)
  • His vast legal knowledge of the insurance industry is invaluable to the representation of clients seeking compensation for their injuries
  • Even during his defense career, due to his passion to help those truly injured, he has recovered millions of dollars in compensation for those injured by the negligence of others
  • Mr. Maniotis is an AV rated trial lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell and his trial experience is unmatched in the tri-county area
  • He currently resides in Palm Beach Gardens, with his wife Nancy and family
  • Mr. Maniotis has been involved in the Palm Beach Community as a youth and high school baseball coach for many years

Practice Areas Explained

Nicholas Maniotis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nicholas Maniotis 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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Insurance Law

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nicholas Maniotis

Where is Nicholas Maniotis's law office located?
Nicholas Maniotis's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is Lytal, Reiter, Smith Ivey & Fronrath. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nicholas Maniotis handle?
Nicholas Maniotis focuses on personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Nicholas Maniotis practiced law?
Nicholas Maniotis has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Nicholas Maniotis go to law school?
Nicholas Maniotis earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. University, 1979).
How can I contact Nicholas Maniotis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Nicholas Maniotis received?
Nicholas Maniotis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Nova University
- 1985
B.A. University
University of Florida
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1991

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