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4.9 /5.0
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Jack L Platt
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Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
Criminal Defense
20%
32 years
DUI and DWI
20%
Personal Injury
20%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2016 2015
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 31 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
Location
Law Offices of Platt Cole Russel & Simpson PLLC
175 E. Nasa Blvd., Suite 300, Melbourne, FL, 32901
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Posted by Louis | December 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I Highly Recommend Jack Platt and his Firm
We had the pleasure to be a client of Mr. Platt and his law firm. When he took our case, we knew we were in great hands. He made sure to be direct, firm, and strong-arm the other side with complete professionalism. Now, we are case closed and there is not another law firm I would consider usin...
Posted by Louise | September 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Compassionate, successfully efficient
After 3 months of physical therapy and medical treatment for injuries sustained from auto accident, there was no improvement of impaired function or pain. It was determined that high risk surgery would be necessary.At this time, my physician felt I should contact an attorney since I would not physica...
Posted by Amy | July 31, 2015 | Personal Injury
I couldn't be happier!
Mr Platt took on my case even though I was told by others it would be impossible. I ran into a lot of obstacles getting the health care I needed, but he helped me thru each one of them. I feel vindicated and received the compensation I deserved PLUS. His determination to fight on my behalf was stell...
Posted by Wendell | May 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Expert, Professional, Courteous, and above all else...Relentless
I found myself in an extremely stressful and potential damaging situation wherein I had been accused of a form of battery. As a non citizen visa holder, the ramifications, both financially and professionally were incalculable. I was in a terrific jam. I was fortunate to have an introduction to Mr....
Posted by Carol | May 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Florida's Best Lawer
I was arrested and guilty of shoplifting, and was unaware that I had been suffering from a mental health illness that required medication. The Bealls Chain of stores has a zero policy against shoplifting. While there was no reason at all for me to steal any item, because of my mental health state o...
Jack L Platt's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Platt is on a very short list of my favorite attorneys in the area. It has been my pleasure to know him for the past decade and he has never disappointed. He is a good friend, mentor, and (as if it were possible) an even better lawyer. He has the respect of his colleagues, opponents, and the courts, and he has a mild temperament that juries find endearing. I am endorsing Mr. Platt for personal injury because he has already been endorsed for family and criminal defense, and because I have also had the pleasure of being a personal injury client of his in the past. I absolutely endorse this attorney."
"Jack is an all around great attorney and very knowledgeable in criminal defense and personal injury law. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Admonishment issued in FL, 2016
updated on 07/26/2016An admonition means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar gives the lawyer an admonition in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Notable, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Partner, Platt Hopwood Russell & Cole PLLC
2003 - 2010
Partner, Platt Jacobus Fielding Ville
1999 - 2003
Partner, Platt Jacobus Fielding Szachacz Funk & Torres
1994 - 1999
Partner, High Stack Lazenby Maxwell Morgan & Platt
Associations
2000 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1994 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
$900,000 recovered for burn victim
$900,000 settlement
Education
1993
Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
University of Central Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English