Joseph J. 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 and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Joseph J. Reiter included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors American Legion Service Award Best Lawyers in America – Personal Injury and Civil Litigation Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers – Mickey Smiley Award Martindale Hubbell - AV Rating Metropolitan YMCA of the Palm Beaches - First Florida Recipient, “ Man of the Year” Award Stetson College of Law - Outstanding Alumnus Award U.S. National YMCA - Outstanding District Leadership Other Sources of Feedback About Joseph J. Reiter Included on the 2026Florida 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

• Partner

• Lecturer, Ethics and Personal Injury, The Florida Bar Association
• Lecturer, Ethics and Personal Injury, The Florida Justice Association
• Lecturer, Ethics and Personal Injury, The Palm Beach County Bar Association

• Trustee, Stetson College of Law
• Chairman of the Board, St. Andrews School, Boca Raton
• Member, Paul Harris Fellow
• 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

• Florida, 1968
• New York, 1985
• Specialties and Certifications
• Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Diplomat)
• American Bar Association (Elected Delegate)
• American Association for Justice (Member)
• Federal Bar Association (Member)
• New York Bar Association (Member)
• The Florida Bar Association (Member)
• Palm Beach County Bar Association (Member)