About
Background & Experience
Jeffrey Katz
Jeffrey Katz has had a career spanning over 30 years in litigation and trial experience. He has managed a successful firm for over 20 years, representing clients in various areas such as construction litigation, automobile liability, uninsured motorist claims, product liability, toxic tort, premises liability, and subrogation litigation.
Despite his busy practice, Jeffrey has been a certified mediator for many years and has decided to focus on helping parties resolve their cases through mediation, appreciating the benefits of avoiding the uncertainty of trial. His extensive experience as a litigator gives him a deep understanding of the mediation process and the importance of resolving cases amicably.
In addition to his professional achievements, Jeffrey has volunteered with high school students competing at the national level in the History Competition and supported various non-profit organizations like Habitat for Humanity – Pinellas, Special Olympics, and the Alpha House of Tampa, now known as Dawning Family Services.
Education
University of Florida, 1988, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Stetson College of Law, 1991, Juris Doctorate
Emory University, College of Law, 1992, Master of Laws in Taxation
Florida Board Certified Mediator
Admissions
Florida State Courts
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Memberships
Florida Bar Association
American Bar Association
Florida Academy of Professional Mediators
Clearwater Bar Association
St. Petersburg Bar Association
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