education

University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law (J.D., 1994), high honors
University of Florida (B.S., 1991)

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court admissions

Florida State Courts
United States Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida

Jack R. Reiter

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jreiter@carltonfields.com

Miami

T: 305.539.7342

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Jack R. Reiter handles a wide variety of litigation matters, from those arising out of commercial and business disputes to products liability and insurance coverage issues. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Reiter is board certified in Appellate Law by The Florida Bar. Along with handling appeals and original proceedings in state and federal courts, as an appellate specialist he assists trial counsel with complex matters such as motions to dismiss and for summary judgment. Mr. Reiter also participates at trial and through post-trial by preparing and arguing dispositive motions along with motions in limine, jury instructions, and motions for directed verdict and new trial.

Mr. Reiter is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell and served as chair of The Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee, and is currently chair of the Dade County Bar Appellate Court Committee and chair of the Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar. Mr. Reiter also is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the Tort and Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association.

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Publications

01.26.2012	Client Article: Incorporating the Appellate Practitioner into your Litigation Team Early in the Litigation Process (January 26, 2012).
05.01.2010	“Judging Your Appeals: A Practitioner's Perspective,” The Florida Bar Journal (May 2010).
10.01.2009	"The Value of Involving an Appellate Lawyer Early in Litigation," Metropolitan Corporate Counsel (October 2009).
06.01.2008	“The Problem with Preservation of Error,” The Record, Journal of the Appellate Practice Section (Summer 2008).
03.01.2008	“Review of Non-Final Orders - An Exception to the Requirement of Finality,” The Florida Bar Journal (March 2008).
06.01.2007	“The Appellate Lawyer’s Role in Maintaining Judicial Independence and Accountability - Flip Sides of the Same Coin,” The Record, Journal of the Appellate Practice Section (Summer 2007).
01.01.2007	“The Creation and Evolution of Florida’s District Courts of Appeal,” Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal: Balancing Justice, Centennial Press (2007).
12.01.2006	“Building the Perfect Record,” The Record, Journal of the Appellate Practice Section (Winter 2006).
03.01.2006	“The Appellate Rule Making Process,” The Record, Journal of the Appellate Practice Section (Spring 2006).
02.01.2006	“Common Law Writs – From the Practical to the Extraordinary,” The Florida Bar Journal (February 2006).
11.01.2004	“Principles and Pitfalls of Preservation of Error,” The Florida Bar Journal (November 2004).
01.01.2004	Member, Steering Committee, "Manual on Comparative Fault and Contribution in Florida," Seventh Edition (2004).
11.01.2003	“Putting the Brakes on Litigation, Stays Pending Review,” The Florida Bar Journal (November 2003).

Speaking Engagements

Speaker, “Appellate Practice in the Third District Court of Appeal,” Annual Bench & Bar Conference, Dade County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section, Miami, FL (March 9, 2012)
Co-prepared and participated in Third District Court of Appeal Annual Professionalism and Ethics Seminar, 2009-2010; and Third District Court of Appeal Annual Seminar, 2009
Speaker, “Preservation of Error in the Appeal of Quasi-Judicial Zoning Enforcement Matters,” Florida Municipal Attorneys Association (July 18, 2009)
Speaker, “Successfully Navigating the Appeals Process,” National Business Institute (June 2008)
Speaker, “Common Law Writs,” Coral Gables Bar Association (August 16, 2006)
Speaker, “Preservation of Error,” Miami Beach Bar Association (April 18, 2006)
Speaker, “Preservation of Error,” Seminar for the Appellate Practice Section of The Florida Bar (August 12, 2005)
Speaker, “Review of Non-Final Orders,” 21st Annual Third District Court of Appeal Seminar
Member, Steering Committee, manual on “Comparative Fault and Contribution in Florida,” Seventh Edition (2004)
Speaker, “Help: How do You Handle an Administrative and Municipal Appeal,” Miami-Dade County League of Cities (September 22, 2004)

Professional Recognition

AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2010-2013)
Nominated by the Daily Business Review as a finalist for Most Effective Appellate Lawyer (2010)
Listed in South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers (2010-2011)
Listed in Florida Trend magazine’s Florida Legal Elite issue (2006-2009 and 2011-2012)
Listed in Florida Super Lawyers edition (2006-2012) and named on the Florida Super Lawyers’ Top 100 List

Professional and Civic Activities

American Bar Association
The Florida Bar
Appellate Practice Section
    Chair (2012-2013)
    Chair-Elect (2011-2012)
    Vice-Chair (2010-2011)
    Secretary/Treasurer (2009-2010)
    Editor, The Record (2006-2009)
Appellate Court Rules Committee
    Member
    Chair (2005-2006)
    Vice-Chair (2004-2005)
Appellate Practice Certification Committee (2006-2009)
Dade County Bar Association
Appellate Court Committee
    Chair (2011-present)
    Co-Chair (2010-2011)
    Chair (June 2008-2010)
    Vice Chair (2007-2008)
Committee for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Third District Court of Appeal
Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society, Board of Directors
Rosemary Barkett Appellate Inns of Court, Team Leader

News
- 02.11.2013
  
  Twelve Carlton Fields’ Attorneys Elected to Shareholder
- 07.10.2012
  
  Jack R. Reiter Becomes Chair of Florida Bar’s Appellate Practice Section
- 04.11.2012
  
  Jack Reiter Speaks at Annual Bench & Bar Conference
- 06.30.2011
  
  Three Carlton Fields Attorneys Appointed To Florida Bar Leadership Positions
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