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Howard K. Pita
also known as Skip Pita, Howard K. "Skip" Pita
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Biography
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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Licensed in Florida for 29 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 33 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Pita & Del Prado
9350 Old Dixie Highway, Miami, FL, 33156
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wrongful Death
Posted by Ileana | August 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Amazing 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; ...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
Top Lawyer, South Florida Legal Guide
2014
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Pita & Del Prado
1900 - Present
Member, Pita Weber Del Prado
Associations
2013 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
$10.5 Million Awarded to Paralyzed Man
Win
Education
1993
George Washington University National Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1992
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
University of Texas, Austin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2008
Lawyers' Seminar
Persuasive Closing Arguments
Languages
English
Spanish