Jack R. Reiter
Florida
GrayRobinson, P.A.
333 SE 2nd Avenue
Suite 3200
Miami, Florida 33131
Tel: 305.416.6880
Email:
jack.reiter@gray-robinson.com
Web:
www.gray-robinson.com
Jack Reiter leads the GrayRobinson Appellate Team and has briefed and argued hundreds of appeals over the span of his nearly 30-year career. He is Board-certified by The Florida Bar in Appellate Practice and former chair of the Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee and the Florida Bar Appellate Practice Section.
Jack collaborates with clients and co-counsel to provide strategic legal direction for the arc of each case, advising on the post-trial preservation process, and developing and arguing dispositive motions. His practice includes experience in a wide array of commercial and business disputes, insurance issues, and product liability matters.
Jack’s diverse experience and dedication to the evolving nature of law allows him to blend swiftly and seamlessly with trial counsel at a moment’s notice to deliver litigation support during the pretrial, trial, and post-trial stages. He handles trial support proceedings in state and federal courts throughout Florida, as well as jurisdictions outside the state. His experience includes preparing and arguing complex trial motions to dismiss and for summary judgment, as well as motions in limine and for directed verdict.
Jack teams regularly with colleagues within and outside GrayRobinson across various practice areas. He provides appellate and trial support, as well as a fresh perspective on a variety of litigation matters, including products liability, toxic tort, construction, negligence, insurance, and maritime law, among others. He is sought after for his expertise in the subtlety and nuance of appellate practice.
- Chambers USA, 2017-2026
- Litigation: Appellate
- Best Lawyers in America, 2008-2026
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2026
- Top 100: Miami Super Lawyers, 2010-2013, 2015-2017, 2019-2020, 2022-2026
- Top 100: Florida Super Lawyers, 2011, 2016 – 2017, 2026
- Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2014, 2011-2012, 2006-2009, 2022
- South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyer, 2017-2018, 2020-2022
- American Bar Association
- Tort and Insurance Practice Section
- Defense Research Institute
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- The Florida Bar
- Standard Civil Jury Instruction Committee, 2020-2023
- Appellate Practice Section
- Chair, 2012-2013
- Chair-Elect, 2011-2012
- Vice Chair, 2010-2011
- Secretary/Treasurer, 2009-2010
- Editor, The Record Journal of the Appellate Practice Section, 2006-2009
- Civil Procedure Rules Committee
- Appellate Court Rules Committee
- Member, 2020-2023
- Chair, 2005-2006
- Vice Chair, 2004-2005
- Dade County Bar Association Appellate Court Committee
- Co-Chair, 2010-2011
- Chair, 2008-2010
- Vice Chair, 2007-2008
- Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society
- Board of Directors, Former Member
GrayRobinson’s Appellate practice provides strategic advocacy in complex civil, administrative, and criminal appeals before state and federal appellate courts across the United States. The team represents clients throughout every stage of the appellate process, combining deep procedural knowledge with practical insight to protect and advance clients’ interests in high-stakes disputes.
The practice works closely with both in-house trial teams and outside counsel, assisting with trial preparation, preserving appellate issues, presenting key legal arguments during trial, and handling post-judgment appeals and original proceedings. This integrated approach helps position cases for success from the outset while safeguarding clients’ rights on appeal.
Led by Jack Reiter, a board-certified appellate specialist and former chair of The Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee and Appellate Practice Section, the team includes additional board-certified appellate attorneys and former state and federal judicial clerks. Their collective experience enables GrayRobinson to deliver sophisticated appellate advocacy across a broad range of complex legal matters.
GrayRobinson, P.A. is a full-service law firm with a longstanding presence throughout Florida, representing businesses, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, and individuals across a broad range of legal matters. Since its founding in 1970, the firm has built a reputation for delivering practical legal counsel and strategic advocacy tailored to the evolving needs of clients operating in Florida’s dynamic business and regulatory environment.
The firm’s multidisciplinary practice encompasses corporate and business law, commercial litigation, real estate, labor and employment, healthcare, banking and finance, intellectual property, tax, trusts and estates, government affairs, and family law, among numerous other areas. GrayRobinson is particularly recognized for its deep understanding of Florida law and its experience serving key industries including real estate, hospitality, healthcare, financial services, government, and regulated businesses.
Known for its collaborative culture and client-focused approach, GrayRobinson combines statewide reach with local market knowledge to provide responsive, results-oriented representation. The firm’s attorneys work closely with clients to develop practical legal solutions, helping them navigate complex transactions, resolve disputes, manage regulatory challenges, and achieve long-term business and personal objectives.
“Jack Reiter is widely regarded as one of Florida’s leading appellate advocates, trusted by clients and trial lawyers alike to handle complex appeals and critical litigation strategy. Clients value his analytical approach and persuasive advocacy, while peers recognize his exceptional command of appellate procedure and his ability to shape the course of high-stakes litigation.”