Scott Jeffrey Jontiff

Scott Jeffrey Jontiff

also known as Scott Jontiff, Scott J. Jontiff

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 36 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice

4300 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 305, Miami, FL

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

Includes cases versus negligent or at-fault drivers that cause injuries to other individuals, as well as against all responsible insurance companies.

37 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 36 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1989

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Jontiff & Jontiff

4300 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 305, Miami, FL, 33137

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Scott Jeffrey Jontiff's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Good lawyer, good guy.

Scott Jontiff did a great job for me! He was always well informed, very honest and persistent and was able to secure a very good settlement for me. I recommend him highly. In addition to being a great lawyer, he is also a really nice guy and easy to work with. I felt very secure and in good hands w...ith him on my side.

Posted by Natalia | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Very profecional

Very good, profecional and responsible lawyer. His office was in contact with me every time they had new information. Step by step Mr. Jontiff would explain to me what is going on with my case. I didn't have to wait for years for results. So far from what I hear from other people about their cases ...Mr. Jontiff is the best.

Posted by Sophia | February 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Would re-hire in a heartbeat

I couldn't be happier with Scott Jontiff representing me. He was professional and efficient. Scott was thorough for every step of the process and laid out pros and cons. I never had to ask what was happening as his office always kept me informed. He doesn't just tell you what you want to hear and tak...es his time and effort to achieve the best outcome for your case. I would trust him with eyes closed.

Posted by Lea | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Expectations Exceeded!!!

Scott J. Jontiff represented me after I suffered a serious accident in a department store. I was stressed and Mr. Jontiff carefully and methodically went through the whole process of having to sue a department store, including my expectations. The department store was being extremely unreasonable.... Mr. Jontiff told me to not worry and to stay the course. He was very prepared and "held my hand" during all parts of the case and when the store remained unreasonable, Mr. Jontiff filed the lawsuit and assured me to remain calm and organized through the whole process. Mr. Jontiff was always reachable, and on top of my case and as a result of his work, the department store totally changed the way they looked at me and my case. The monetary results that Scott Jontiff obtained for me actually exceeded what my expectations had been. I am totally satisfied with the way Mr. Jontiff handled the whole process and would recommend him hands down.

Posted by Denise | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Mr Scott J. Jontiff is the best!

Mr Scott J. Jontiff with Jontiff & Jontiff was an amazing lawyer he went above and beyond in helping me to get what I deserved in my case. He was understanding and empathetic to my situation and fought vigorously with a ferocity to see that justice was done and that I would be compensated fully for m...y trauma. I never expected to see my case being handled so thoroughly and with such a expertise and care and I have been overjoyed ultimately with the final outcome. In addition Mr Scott J. Jontiff was very well mannered, courteous, understanding, patient, and respectful he was an absolute joy to work with and always easily accessible extremely quick and responsive in our communications. Mr Scott J. Jontiff was also very good at explaining the processes and steps to take and very patient and efficient at helping me. He is truly a great lawyer and person and I am truly grateful for all his help and am blessed to have found him as my lawyer he is simply the best.

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Richard Shuster

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Client Champion Award, 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

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Managing Partner, Jontiff & Jontiff

Associations

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Dade County Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2017

Bay Point Property Owners' Association

Director

2001 - 2004

Miami Beach Bar Association, Law Month/Judicial Reception Committee

Chairman

2000 - 2004

Miami Beach Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1988

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

PI Roundtable II

Effectively Handling Personal Injury Cases

2008

PI Roundtable

Effectively Handling Personal Injury Cases

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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