Joseph John Reiter

Joseph Reiter’s highly successful legal career is well documented by his many contributions to the profession, his reputation among the legal community and his leadership.

Trying cases throughout Florida and the United States, his experience, and hard work has resulted in many multi-million dollar verdicts totaling more than $100 million dollars for his clients. He is recognized as one of the best personal injury lawyers in the United States by the prestigious publication, The Best Lawyers in America.

Joe’s reputation as a fighter was born of survival. He grew up in a near north side Chicago slum tenement in a rough neighborhood shared by several gangs. He learned at an early age that hard work and education was the only way out of poverty. Reiter enlisted in the U.S. Army twice. The first time he was sent home because he was too young. He went on to serve in the Seventh Infantry Division in Korea.

Joe attended the University of Illinois and received a Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University where he was a Dana Scholar. On the eve of graduation in 1968, he accepted an offer to join a West Palm Beach law firm where he and Lake Lytal, Jr. practiced together until they started their own firm in 1985.

Awards & Honors

US News & World Reports, Best Lawyers in America: 2021

Ben Willard Award- Stetson University College of Law

American Legion Service Award

Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury and Civil Litigation

Florida Bar Association – Outstanding Past Voluntary Bar President Award

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers – Mickey Smiley Award

Florida Super Lawyers –Top 5% of Attorneys in Florida

Martindale Hubbell – AV Rating

Metropolitan YMCA of the Palm Beaches – First Florida Recipient, “ Man of the Year” Award

Stetson College of Law Hall of Fame –click here to see video presentation

Stetson College of Law – Outstanding Alumnus Award

South Florida Legal Guide – Top Lawyer in South Florida in Civil Litigation (2003-2006)U.S. National YMCA – Outstanding District Leadership