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also known as Skip Pita, Howard K. "Skip" Pita
Skip Pita is a member of the Millon Dollar Advocates Forum. He has been recognized as a Top Lawyer by the South Florida Legal Guide since 2002. In 2011, the National Institute of Trial Advocacy named Skip as a top 100 trial lawyer in Florida. In 2010, he was recognized state-wide as a top lawyer in Florida’s Legal Elite.
In 2003, Skip won a jury verdict of over $10 million for a paralyzed South Florida security officer who was in a contested auto accident with a Hertz rental car. In 2007, Skip won a medical malpractice jury award, and was nominated to the American Board of Trial Advocacy by his opponent, who was the President of the Florida Bar.
In 2008, after having juries award more than Skip requested in closing argument, Skip was asked by the National Business Institute to teach at lawyer seminars on persuasive closing argument.
Skip has represented numerous other clients against major defense firms and insurance carriers throughout Florida, consistently delivering successful verdicts and settlements.
Skip is licensed in both the state and federal courts of Florida. He belongs to the Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Trial Lawyers Association, the Miami-Dade County Trial Lawyers Association.
Skip attended law school at Southern Methodist University, and received a masters in law at George Washington University. He attended undergraduate school at the University of Texas.
Skip grew up in both the United States and in Latin America. He is fluent in Spanish and English.
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Acquired: 1996
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
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9350 Old Dixie Highway, Miami, FL, 33156
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Posted by Lechon | January 9, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Pita and the team helped me during the most traumatic time of my life. He was very detailed and asked questions I didn't think of. This was my first time having to use legal services and the process was absolutely amazing. He is truly the best person to get things done. I know lawyers can be extr...
Posted by Losa | January 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Skip's professionalism knows no bounds. He is a master at his craft. The office runs like a well-oiled machine. Calls are returned and questions answered. Skip is not afraid to your case to court if warranted. My case was handled with grace. I highly recommend him!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Ileana | August 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney
What a remarkable team! I had been turned down by 2 other law firms for my husband’s wrongful death case and from the moment I had my consultation with Skip, there were no hesitation – from either of us. He was well informed of the laws surrounding my case and thoroughly explained the process to me; ...
Posted by Scarlette | July 2, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Pita and his team are what I would call the elite team of attorneys of all South Florida and perhaps all the state. His firm is one of the rare firms that are on top of your case at all times. Every single time I reached out to his office, they were always available and ready to give me updates....
Posted by Vanessa | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I am so grateful to Skip and Shannon and the rest of the staff for their love compassion understanding. They made me feel like family I am truly blessed to have come across them and I will be forever grateful to them Thank you.
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2020
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2018
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2017
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2016
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2015
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2014
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2013
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2011
Top 100 trial lawyer in Florida, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
2010
State-wide Top Lawyer, Florida’s Legal Elite
2014 - Present
Attorney, Pita & Del Prado
1900 - Present
Member, Pita Weber Del Prado
2013 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationBoard Member
Win
1993
LL.M - Master of Laws
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Persuasive Closing Arguments
English
Spanish