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 afterward. Scott is always there for his clients!
Practice areas
32 years
32 years
Includes cases versus negligent or at-fault drivers that cause injuries to other individuals, as well as against all responsible insurance companies.
32 years
Includes Premises Liability and Trip and Fall Accidents when property owners and property managers fail to maintain safe conditions
32 years
Includes filing lawsuits against insurance companies when they wrongfully deny benefits to their insureds or to others that are entitled to insurance benefits.
32 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1989 | 06/11/2021 |
| Legal answers | 5 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2019 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Jontiff & Jontiff | 1991 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Member | N/A |
| American Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Dade County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Bay Point Property Owners' Association | Director | 2013 - 2017 |
| Miami Beach Bar Association, Law Month/Judicial Reception Committee | Chairman | 2001 - 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach Bar Association | Member | 2000 - 2004 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1988 |
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PI Roundtable II | Effectively Handling Personal Injury Cases | 2010 |
| PI Roundtable | Effectively Handling Personal Injury Cases | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Tomas v. U.S. Security Insurance Company, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Supp 21, 2001, 11th Jud. Cir. | Successfully reversed the lower court's granting summary judgment to insurer and obtained attorney fees pursuant to §627.736(8) & §627.428, Florida Statutes |
| Defigueiredo v. Publix Super Markets, Inc., 648 So.2d 1256 (4th DCA 1995) | Succesfully reversed an adverse summary judgment |
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I have seen Scott Jontiff in action at the Courthouse many times. He is always meticulously prepared, professional, and persuasive. For serious personal injury and complex tort cases, if you want a personable, ethical lawyer who is not afraid to try cases, Jontiff should be on the top of your list.