Jeannie Jontiff

Partner


Jeannie has 25 years of experience as a litigator. An AV-rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell, she received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law where she was a Thomas Ewald Scholar and a member of the Phi Delta Phi Honorary Legal Fraternity. Besides practicing law, she is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami School of Law teaching in the Litigation Skills program trial section. Jeannie focuses the majority of her practice on personal injury and negligence matters of all types. Prior to joining Jontiff & Jontiff, she practiced commercial litigation and continues to handle commercial litigation and other litigation matters. Jeannie is dedicated to guiding her clients through the litigation process and providing the personal attention needed to assure that they are informed and involved in every stage of their case.

Biography


  • Personal Injury

  • Auto accidents

  • Slip & Fall

  • Medical Malpractice

  • Wrongful Death

Practice Areas


  • Florida, 1995

  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1996

  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2000

Bar Admissions

  • University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida

    • Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1995

    • Honors: Thomas Ewald Scholar

    • Honors: Delta Phi Legal Fraternity

  • Barry University

    • B.A.

Education

  • Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida, Chair Elections Committee, Chair Meetings Committee

  • Miami-Dade County Chapter Florida Justice Association, Member

  • Certified County Court and Circuit Court Mediator, Member

  • Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Member

  • Miami Beach Bar Association, Member

  • Dade County Bar Association, Member, Board of Directors

  • American Bar Association, Member

Professional Associations

  • University of Miami School of Law, Director, Litigation Skills

Ancillary Businesses