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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Stepan | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

He Won My CASE!

I am beyond grateful to Scott Jontiff for his, and his team's exceptional service in helping me recover compensation for two separate accidents with injuries. Their communication was outstanding—keeping me informed every step of the way and promptly addressing all my concerns. Both cases were resolve...d quickly and efficiently, exceeding my expectations each time. I always felt that my best interests were their top priority, and their dedication truly maximized the success of my cases. I highly recommend Mr. Jontiff to anyone seeking professional and compassionate legal assistance.

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Highly Recommend

Jontiff & Jontiff is an Excellent Injury Law Firm. 10 out 10, I highly recommend. The staff were very professional and addressed all of my concerns. Scott was always available to answer all of my questions and kept me updated throughout the whole process. He was able to minimize by medical bills and... get me fairly compensated for my pain and suffering. Once again, 10 out 10, I highly recommend!!

Posted by ignacio | March 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

My excellent experience

I highly recommend the Jontiff & Jontiff law firm. They have decades of experience, they know personal injury and insurance law, they are professional, accessible, responsive and they keep you informed. Scott Jontiff represented me after my right foot was injured and I didn’t know what to do. Th...e place where I was injured would not do anything to help me out. Another lawyer told me Jontiff & Jontiff is the best personal injury law firm in Miami. I made an appointment with Scott, he explained the whole process, walked me through the entire process and was always available to answer all my questions. Scott knows the law and the personal injury system, he kept me informed throughout the entire case and he ended up settling my case for much more money than I ever expected to get. If anything were to happen to me in the future, Scott is the first person I will call. I will refer Scott to my family, my friends and anyone else who needs an injury attorney. If you are reading this, SCOTT JONTIFF IS YOUR GUY

Posted by Paula | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Outstanding Attorney

Thank you Scott for handling my case with the utmost Care and Recovering My losses from my Car accident. Your professionalism and Knowledge of Our Legal System was Outstanding.Explaining what to expect in my First Ever Deposition. Was so helpful with my concussion from this accident!

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.

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Richard Shuster

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 14

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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."

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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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