Patrick J. Rengstl

Patrick J. Rengstl Esq. is a Florida lawyer and of counsel at Sallah Astarita & Cox, LLC whose practice centers on complex commercial lawsuits and disputes, insurance matters, real estate litigation, and appellate advocacy. He has practiced since 2002 and handles high-stakes matters involving contracts, collections, civil fraud, insurance coverage, and defense of insured parties. His litigation work extends across Florida state and federal courts. He brings substantial experience to disputes involving businesses, financial matters, property interests, and other complex commercial issues.

Patrick earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami, where he graduated cum laude with a 3.98 GPA. He was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and received its Scholarship and Service Award. He later earned his J.D., cum laude, from Florida State University College of Law. During law school, he served as an Associate Editor and Writing & Research Editor of the Florida State University Law Review. He was a member of the Moot Court Team.

Patrick has extensive experience representing court-appointed receivers and corporate monitors in matters involving federal and state regulatory actions. His work has included cases connected with the FTC, SEC, and CFTC. He has handled fraud-related disputes, fraudulent transfer claims, receivership administration, claims procedures, distribution processes, ancillary litigation, and summary proceedings. His receivership experience extends to commercial buildings, residential properties, operating businesses, and family estates. His professional recognition includes selections as a Rising Star, Top Up & Comer, and Top Lawyer.

Patrick J. Rengstl is admitted to practice in Florida and throughout Florida’s federal courts. He is admitted before the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. His background in complex litigation and receivership matters supports a broad commercial practice involving demanding factual, financial, and procedural issues. He represents clients in matters requiring focused advocacy across trial, appellate, regulatory, insurance, real estate, and business-related disputes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Sallah Astarita & Cox, LLC
• Member, The Florida Bar

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Florida State University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Honors: Cum Laude
• University of Miami
  Bachelor of Science, Honors: Cum Laude

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