Joseph J. Reiter - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Attorney at Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
Automobile Accidents Lawyers in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
4300 TBC Way Suite 200 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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58
Years
Experience
Palm Beach Gardens Automobile Accidents Lawyer
Updated: 10/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Automobile Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Products Liability
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
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 and Honors
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
- 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
Other Sources of Feedback About Joseph J. Reiter
Included on the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida, 1968
J.D.
Honors: Dana Scholar
Non Legal Education
- University of Illinois
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Lecturer, Ethics and Personal Injury, The Florida Bar Association
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Lecturer, Ethics and Personal Injury, The Florida Justice Association
- Lecturer, Ethics and Personal Injury, The Palm Beach County Bar Association
Pro Bono Activities
- Trustee: Stetson College of Law
- Board of Advisors: Nova College of Law
- Chairman of the Board, St. Andrews School, Boca Raton
- Board Member: Palm Beach County Council of the Arts
- Member: Paul Harris Fellow
- Board Member: United Way of Palm Beach County
- Former Treasurer (1978), Board of Directors (1975-1980): Palm Beach County Legal Aid Society
- Former Chairman: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
- Former Board Member and Chairman: Florida Arts Council of the State of Florida
- An Organization Founder: Junior Achievement
- Former President: Metropolitan YMCA of the Palm Beaches
- Former President, Rotary Club of West Palm Beach
- Former Chairman and President: United Way of Palm Beach County
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1968
- New York, 1985
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
Other Affiliations
- Diplomat: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Elected Delegate: American Bar Association
- Member: American Association for Justice
- Member: Federal Bar Association
- Member: International Society of Barristers
- Member: Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Member: New York Bar Association
- Member: The Florida Bar Association
- Member: Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Congressional Federal Advisory Commission Member: Southern District of Florida
- Federal Judicial Nominating Commission Member: Southern District of Florida
- Member: U.S. Bicentennial Constitution Committee, Florida
- Board of Directors: Enterprise National Bank
- Former President (1986/87), and Board of Governors (1981-1984): The Florida Bar Association
- Former Treasurer (1978) and Board of Directors (1975-1980): Florida Judicial Council
- Former Chairman: Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission
- Former President (1979) and Board of Directors (1973-1979): Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Former Special Counsel: Senator Bob Graham, Washington D.C.
- Former Southern and National Conferences of Bar Presidents
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Contact
4300 TBC Way
Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Phone Number: 561-363-2930
Fax Number: 561-832-2932
Email: Send a message
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