Atty. Robert E. "Bob" Puterbaugh
Robert E. Puterbaugh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation.
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Robert E. "Bob" Puterbaugh is a business and litigation attorney based in Lakeland, Florida, practicing at Peterson & Myers PA. Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1969). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes (2026). Serves clients in Lakeland, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Robert E. Puterbaugh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation
- Robert E., who practices law in Lakeland, Florida, has been recognized since 2006
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert E. "Bob" Puterbaugh is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert E. "Bob" Puterbaugh is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Lakeland 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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