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Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend Pro

4.8
323 reviews

789 SW Federal Highway - STE 101, Stuart, FL 33301, U.S.A.

Civil Law, Automobile Accidents And Injuries, No Fault Automobile Insurance and 40 more

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About Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend

Corporate and Insurance Defense

Founded in 1995, Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend is a Florida Corporate and Insurance Defense Litigation. We defend professionals, corporations and their insurance companies from both Liability and Workers' Compensation claims. From our eleven Florida offices located in Key West, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Stuart, Fort Myers, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Tallahassee and Pensacola, the firm’s 120+ attorneys deliver counsel and services in over 33 practice areas. The firm has several strategic and innovative practice areas including a dedicated Time and Policy Limit Demands and Tenders Practice Group that handle a number of specialized issues. The firm has a Metrics Analytics team and two dedicated Attorney Compliance Managers that monitor compliance with client case handling and billing guidelines. Our goal is to align with technological innovation in claims portfolio management, working efficiently and effectively in garnering risk transfer opportunities and mitigating legal spend. These times present extraordinary challenges to businesses and their insurers, who are increasingly faced with expensive, overreaching lawsuits. Let us help even the playing field. Visit our website to request a screen share meeting with us now.

 

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend got this award in 2021

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

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Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend got this award in 2021

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Insurance Defense
Posted by anonymous
November 24, 2025
Hired Attorney Mikaela Ziko

Incredibly responsive, clear, and patient. She took the time to explain every question I had and made sure nothing was missed. Her attention to detail and commitment to getting things right really set her apart. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs careful, thorough representation.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
March 03, 2017
Hired Attorney Daniel Santaniello

I've enjoyed the privilege of working with Dan on a number of cases over the past 20 years. He is easily one of the best, if not THE BEST, civil trial attorneys in the country. He's tried over 100 cases and his prowess at trial helps to drive the best possible settlements on every case, even the ones that don't go to verdict. I can't recommend him highly enough.

 
Insurance
Posted by anonymous
January 30, 2017
Hired Law Firm

Dan is an excellent trial lawyer. It is such a pleasure watching him in trial. He is always expertly prepared and his experience in the courtroom is evident.

Commercial Law
Posted by anonymous
January 30, 2017
Hired Attorney Daniel Santaniello

My go to attorney in Florida. Excellent knowledge, communication and resolution strategy. A litigator with a proven track record.

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Areas of Law

  • Civil Practice 1
    • Civil Law
  • Personal Injury 2
    • Automobile Accidents And Injuries
    • Wrongful Death
  • Insurance 9
    • No Fault Automobile Insurance
    • Trucking Insurance Defense
    • Insurance Coverage Opinions
    • First And Third Party Insurance Defense
    • Insurance Bad Faith Defense
    • Professional Liability Insurance Defense
    • Insurance Defense
    • Property Insurance Defense
    • Self Insured Defense
  • Commercial Law 2
    • Commercial Defense Litigation
    • Commercial Litigation
  • Banking Law 1
    • Banking Litigation Defense
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Civil Appeals
  • Civil Rights 1
    • Civil Rights Defense
  • Class Actions 1
    • Class Action Defense
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • ERISA
  • Litigation 2
    • Multi-District Litigation
    • Securities Litigation
  • Health Care 4
    • Health Insurance Defense
    • Health Law
    • Nursing Home Liability
    • Medicare Set Aside Arrangements
  • Labor and Employment 2
    • Labor And Employment
    • Employment Law
  • Legal Malpractice 1
    • Legal Malpractice Defense
  • Municipal Law 1
    • Municipal Liability
  • Premises Liability 1
    • Negligent Security
  • Products Liability 1
    • Products Liability Defense
  • Torts 1
    • Toxic Torts
  • Workers Compensation 1
    • Worker's Compensation Defense
  • Property Damage 1
    • Property Damage Defense
  • Debtor and Creditor 1
    • Creditors Rights
  • Other 5
    • Agents
    • Brokers
    • Federal Practice
    • Life
    • Disability Law

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    Spanish

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    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available

  • Representative Clients

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Alamo Rent-A-Car; Argo Group; Colony Specialty; Broadspire; Caliber One Insurance Company; Carolina Casualty; Capacity Insurance Company; Catlin Insurance; Cornerstone National Insurance; The Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation; ECS Claims; EMCOR Group; Family Dollar Store; Fireman's Fund Insurance Company; Florida Insurance Guaranty Association; Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.; Great American Insurance Company; Gulf Insurance Group; The Hartford; Hershey's Corporation; Home Depot, USA; Hubbard Construction Company; Highlands Insurance Group; ITT Specialty Risk Services, Inc.; JMA Group; JMIC Life Insurance Company; J.P. Morgan Chase; Laboratory Corporation of America; Mendota Insurance; Mercury Insurance Group; Metropolitan Home and Auto Insurance Company; National Car Rental; Northland Insurance Company; Occidental Fire & Casualty Co.; One Beacon Insurance Company; Racetrac Petroleum, Inc.; Republic Services, Inc.; RSKCo.; Seneca Insurance Company; Simon Property Group; St. Paul Travelers; State of Florida, Department of Risk Management; Stewart Enterprises; Tower Hill Insurance Group; United Automobile Insurance Company; Ward North America; AXA XL; Vanguard Car Rental Claims.

  • Additional Links

    https://www.insurancedefense.net

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4.8
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789 SW Federal Highway - STE 101Stuart, FL 33301U.S.A.

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