Joseph J. Reiter

Joseph J. Reiter is one of the nation’s most accomplished personal injury attorneys. His legal career is defined by decades of trial success, professional leadership, and unwavering advocacy. Practicing throughout Florida and across the United States, he has secured verdicts and settlements exceeding $100 million, earning a reputation as a trusted and formidable advocate for injury victims.

Reiter earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law as a Dana Scholar in 1968, following undergraduate study at the University of Illinois. He is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, a distinction recognizing his high level of legal expertise, trial skill, and professional integrity.

Reiter has been repeatedly recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for personal injury and civil litigation and named among Florida’s top 5% of attorneys by Florida Super Lawyers. He has handled complex cases involving automobile accidents, medical malpractice, and product liability with precision and determination, always putting his clients’ recovery and justice first.

Joseph J. Reiter’s contributions extend beyond the courtroom. He has earned numerous honors, including the Ben Willard Award from Stetson University, the American Legion Service Award, and induction into the Stetson College of Law Hall of Fame. He has also received the Mickey Smiley Award from the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers and leadership accolades from the Florida Bar Association and YMCA.

Having risen from humble beginnings in a tough Chicago neighborhood to become one of Florida’s most respected litigators, Joseph exemplifies resilience, excellence, and service. His tireless work on behalf of injury victims and his dedication to the legal community have made him a lasting pillar in civil litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
• Plomat, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
• Elected Delegate, American Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, International Society of Barristers
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
• Member, New York Bar Association
• Member, Palm Beach County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• New York

Education

• Stetson University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD), Dana Scholar
• University of Illinois

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