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Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A.

United States 2024

General Information

Year founded: 1996
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Overview

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Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A. (HPS) is a nationally recognized law firm based in Florida. The firm has extensive experience in dealing with medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death, catastrophic injury, child injury, premises liability and appellate matters. Our attorneys have nearly 200 years of combined experience litigating cases throughout the State of Florida. HPS is service oriented and committed to providing zealous representation and superior value to our clients. We strive to meet the unique needs of our diverse clientele in a timely and effective manner. HPS employs in-house medical professionals who can quickly and efficiently assess the medical issues that arise in our litigation matters. Our experienced skilled paralegals assist the partners in evaluating and managing the intricacies of each case. In addition, our in-house appellate staff provides support by thoroughly researching and analyzing the unique legal issues of each case. Over the years, our team has developed close working relationships with expert witnesses in virtually every field. These resources allow us to be tough, aggressive and to move cases toward resolution, whether through trial, settlement or alternative dispute resolution.

Rankings

Haliczer Pettis & Schwamm, P.A. is metro ranked in 4 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Fort Lauderdale
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Orlando
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Rankings

Metro Rankings

Fort Lauderdale
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Orlando
Tier 1 for Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Appellate Practice
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

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Awards

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  • Best Lawyers in America List

    James S. Haliczer 

    Eugene K. Pettis

    Richard B. Schwamm

    Kenneth J. Miller

    Richard L. Allen, Jr.

  • Best Lawyers (LOTY) Fort Lauderdale Lawyer of the Year

    James. S Haliczer (2015)

    Eugene K. Pettis (2013-2017-2018-2023)

Main Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL
One Financial Plaza, Seventh Floor
100 Southeast Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394
United States
954-523-9922 Call our Fort Lauderdale, FL location at 954-523-9922 Get Directions Get directions to our Fort Lauderdale, FL location

Office Locations

Orlando, FL
Landmark Center Two, Suite 475
225 East Robinson Street
Orlando, FL 32801
United States
407-841-9866 Call our Orlando, FL location at 407-841-9866 Get Directions Get directions to our Orlando, FL location

Management and Personnel

Partner Orlando
Richard L. Allen, Jr.
Partner Fort Lauderdale
Trisha S. Widowfield
Partner Fort Lauderdale
Debra P. Klauber
Partner Fort Lauderdale
Kenneth J. Miller
Senior Partner Orlando
Richard B. Schwamm
Co-Founder - Managing Partner
James S. Haliczer
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