Scott J. Jontiff

Scott was born and raised in South Florida. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Florida and his Juris Doctor degree at the University of Miami School of Law. For the past 30 years, Scott has represented in excess of a thousand individuals and families who have been injured due to the negligence of other persons, corporations or other entities. This includes Automobile accidents, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse, Slip or Trip and Fall cases and the enforcement of rights against insurance companies. Through his representation, Scott also guides his clients through the many challenges that arise during a personal injury case, from the initial intake through the conclusion of the case and beyond. Scott is always there for his clients!

University of Miami School of Law

J.D. (1988)

1985 - 1988

University of Florida

B.S. (1984)

1980 - 1984

Managing Partner

Jontiff & Jontiff

1991 - Current

Tomas v. U.S. Security Insurance Company

November 6, 2001

Defigueiredo v. Publix Super Markets, Inc.

February 1, 1995

National Law Month - Assuring Equal Justice for All, Loews Miami Beach Hotel

May 28, 2002

Chairperson for the Miami Beach Bar Association Annual Judicial Reception featuring Keynote speakers Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart and Miami-Dade Mayor Alex Penelas

National Law Month - Assuring Equal Justice for All, Feinberg-Fisher Elementary School

May 17, 2002

Miami Beach Bar Association

Chairperson for the Miami Beach Bar Association Law Month Activities and Student Speaking Engagements

National Law Month - Protecting the Best Interest of our Children, Loews Miami Beach Hotel

May 30, 2001

Miami Beach Bar Association

Chairperson for the Miami Beach Bar Association Annual Judicial Reception featuring Keynote speaker United States Attorney General Janet Reno

National Law Month - Protecting the Best Interest of our Children, Feinberg-Fisher Elementary School

May 15, 2001

Miami Beach Bar Association

Chairperson for the Miami Beach Bar Association Law Month Activities and Student Speaking Engagements

Notary Public, State of Florida

State of Florida Executive Department

2020

AV Preeminent Rating

Martindale-Hubbell

2020

The Pinnacle of Professional Excellence - Highest Possible Rating In Both Legal Ability & Ethical Standards Reflecting the confidential opinions of the members of the Bar and Judiciary

Client Champion Award

Martindale-Hubbell

2020

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America's Most Honored Professionals

The American Registry

2019

Awarded for continuous professional recognition, an accomplishment realized by the Top 10% of American Professionals. All qualifying public recognitions of excellence are certified by The American Registry and include significant mentions in the press, honors by recognized trade groups, and acclaimed recognitions by peers or clients

Supreme Court of the United States of America

Attorney and Counselor of the Supreme Court of the United States

1993 - Current

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Qualified to Practice as a Member of the Trial Bar

1993 - Current

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Attorney in the District Court

1993 - Current

The Florida Bar  # 0814180

Member in Good Standing

1989 - Current

Florida

The Florida Bar

ID Number: 814180

Since 1989

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Q. Auto ins co says accident claim may exceed our limit.We rent- have auto loans - no assets. Other party likely to sue us?

January 23, 2020

A: There are several considerations for the attorneys who represent the injured person(s). Among those considerations, they will determine if the person who was driving the car also owned the car; or, did another person or entity own the car. If the at-fault driver is also the owner, only that person can be held liable and sued. If the car was owned by another person or entity, then that other person or entity can also be held liable and sued. If the injuries and damages are serious enough, comprehensive investigative reports will be obtained for all potentially liable persons and entities. The attorneys who represent the injured person(s) may also request all potentially liable persons and entities complete financial affidavits. Unless the attorneys can establish it is worth pursuing the potentially liable persons and/or entities, they most likely will not sue you. ... Read More