Atty. Robert E. Puterbaugh
Phi Delta Phi. Chairman: 10th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 1976-1979; Judicial Nominating Commission, 1980-1984; Second Appellate District Judicial Nominating Commission, 1992-1998; United States District Court Grievance Committee, 1988-1996.
Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving Lakeland, FL · 57+ Years Experience
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About Robert E. Puterbaugh at a Glance
Robert E. Puterbaugh is a Shareholder based in Lakeland, Florida, practicing at Peterson & Myers, P.A.. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Florida (1969), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1970), U.S. Supreme Court (1972), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1973). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1969) and Stetson University (B.B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Master Emeritus, Lakeland Bar Association The Florida Bar American Health Lawyers Association Willson American Inn of Court. Serves clients in Lakeland, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Puterbaugh
Phi Delta Phi
Chairman
- 10th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 1976-1979
- Judicial Nominating Commission, 1980-1984
- Second Appellate District Judicial Nominating Commission, 1992-1998
- United States District Court Grievance Committee, 1988-1996
Co-Author
"The Statute of Limitations under RICO: Rotella and Beyond," National Legal Center for the Public Interest, 2002
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. Puterbaugh's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Puterbaugh handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lakeland.
Criminal Defense in Lakeland
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Business & Corporate Law in Lakeland
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Civil Litigation in Lakeland
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Health Care Law in Lakeland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lakeland
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.
Lakeland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lakeland-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 Lakeland Choose Robert E. Puterbaugh
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 Robert E. Puterbaugh's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, litigation, and health care.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert E. Puterbaugh brings 57+ 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 Florida, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, and U.S. Supreme Court, Robert E. Puterbaugh can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and litigation, Robert E. Puterbaugh can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lakeland
A Lakeland-based practice means Robert E. Puterbaugh attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert E. Puterbaugh Handles in Lakeland
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