Peter Joseph Krotec

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Peter Joseph Krotec

also known as Peter J. Krotec

3.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 37 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

1900 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL

About Peter

Biography

Peter J. Krotec was born in Miami, Florida. Mr. Krotec graduated from the Florida State University in 1984 and was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology and also earned a minor in econom...

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

50%
Family 50%

50%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 37 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1988

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Syprett Meshad

1900 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34236-5919

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Peter Joseph Krotec's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Claiborne | March 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding!

Peter came highly recommended when I was going through my divorce and I was extremely satisfied with my decision to retain him. Peter's recommendations were always based on my best interest, as well as, my children as well. He explained every step of the process thoroughly and offered options. Peter ...was very straight forward with me through the entire process. He made me feel relaxed during an extremely stressful period of my life. I have since recommended many clients to him and every one of them has been very pleased with his diligence and compassion.

Posted by Evan | August 12, 2015 | Child Custody

Peter Krotec

Peter helped my wife and I when we were struggling with a custody situation between my wife and her ex-husband regarding her daughter (now my adopted daughter). The ex had become a deadbeat dad among other things. We had tried to amicably discuss it with the dad but with no avail, Peter was able to g...et us through it while always remembering what was best for our young daughter. He was mindful of her age and her situation and was sure to make her feel important and comfortable when she had to be involved. He spoke to un in a manner that we could understand, not full of legal hocus-pocus. He is a great attorney!

Posted by Louis | August 04, 2015 | Child Custody

Retired GE Corporate VP

Peter is an outstanding attorney. Throughout the course of my divorce, we went to court on several different issues from child support, child custody, alimony and a contempt issue. Peter prevailed in every situation. This attorney is a "pit bull" in fighting for his client while still remaining compa...ssionate and caring about the situation. Always a consummate professional. He is so will prepared in every circumstance that's it's scary. He researches everything and works every Saturday and even gets up early in the morning, 3AM, to prepare for his client. When he is in the court room he has his table covered with papers of relative cases where his opponent may at best have 25%. He is also extremely fair with his billing. He voluntarily bills what is fair versus the real hours he puts in. He also keeps a relationship with his clients for years after the cases are resolved. It's apparent from the judges in the courtroom that they have utmost respect for him. I highly recommend Peter as an outstanding lawyer, professional, knowledgeable and fair attorney. I would have him in the "foxhole" with me anytime.

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Gerald O'Brien

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Pete for many years. He is a skilled & knowledgeable attorney who always puts his clients' interests first. I endorse Peter Krotec without reservation."

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Philip Schipani

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Krotec for a number of years and have litigated many high conflict cases with him. Peter is a very knowledgeable attorney and is a tenacious advocate for his clients. Despite the high conflict nature of our cases Mr. Krotec is always professional and a pleasure to work with."

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James Fowler

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Krotec is a professional, knowledgeable and skilled attorney. A true asset to the legal community."

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Herbert Hofmann

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter Krotec has been an outstanding lawyer for years and would be the person who I would recommend to friends and family. He is tenacious and well versed in his field. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Perlman

Family lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Other

"As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and having mediated cases with Mr. Krotec over the past 18 years of my practice, I have found him to be an ardent advocate for his clients' interests while being professional, ethical and collaborative with his adversaries in the arena of alternative dispute resolution."

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Michael Belle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Peter for many years, I would consider him to be one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in the area of Divorce law in the state of Florida. He has devoted his practice exclusively to this area of the law. He is personable and well spoken. He has given a significant amount of his time to the Court system to assure that all of his clients are provided with due process of law in Divorce actions."

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David Maglich

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with attorney Peter Krotec on a number of legal matters, and have referred many people to him for representation in family law matters. I have always found attorney Krotec to be highly competent, extremely well prepared and very knowledgeable in family law matters. He has handled some very difficult cases for clients I have referred to him and has typically obtained favorable results for them. I have no hesitancy referring people to him, including family members, as I am confident he will provide well-reasoned advice and representation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

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

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Partner, Syprett, Meshad, Resnick, Lieb, Dumbaugh, Jones, Krotec & Westheimer, PA

1900 - Present

Partner, Syprett Meshad

1988 - 1989

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office

Associations

Florida Bar

Member

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

Education

1987

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Florida State University

BS

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