Barry Postman

Barry Postman

West Palm Beach, FL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Cole, Scott & Kissane

76 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Biography

Barry Postman is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney, who provides counseling and defense in the areas of professional malpractice, including the representation of doctors, lawyers, accountants, brokers, title agents and insurance agencies, as well as liquor liability defense, employment litigation, condominium and homeowners association matters, securities litigation, insurance coverage, trucking claims defense, class action, bad faith/extra-contractual liability, commercial banking and financial litigation, trademark/intellectual property, hospitality industry defense, land use litigation and real property disputes, and corporate litigation. Mr. Postman also devotes his practice to construction litigation and risk management counseling, including the representation of design professionals in professional liability claims, developers, contractors, and subcontractors in construction defect claims. He has experience handling Errors and Omissions claims, including those brought against insurance brokers and agents.

Over the past 30 years, Mr. Postman has tried hundreds of cases throughout the State of Florida and practices in both the Federal and State courts. He is a member of ABOTA (the American Board of Trial Advocates) and has been recognized for several years as a “Super Lawyer”, one of Florida “Top lawyers” and a member of the “Legal Elite” by his peers. Mr. Postman has been recognized in the 2021-2025 Edition of U.S News & World Report, The Best Lawyers in America and Lawyer of the Year (2022 and 2024) in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law. In addition, Mr. Postman is rated as an A.V lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell. He is the managing partner of the firm’s West Palm Beach office where he has seen the growth of that office from 6 lawyers to over 85. He is considered preferred trial counsel by a number of publicly traded companies and insurance carriers. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and American Studies from Brandeis University, in Waltham, Massachusetts (1990), and a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from the University of Miami School of Law (1993), where he received a Merit Scholarship and was a member of the Honor Council.

Mr. Postman was previously appointed by Florida’s Governor Rick Scott to the Judicial Nominating Committee of West Palm Beach. He is also a member of the Palm Beach Bar Association, the Professional Liability Attorney Network (PLAN) and the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS). Mr. Postman is a repeat speaker for the National Business Institute, Professional Liability Attorney Network and various other entities which include numerous training and counseling to clients relative to various areas of law and management training.

Cole, Scott & Kissane

76 Best Lawyers awards

Cole, Scott & Kissane logo

Overview

  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 1993
  • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 1993

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, West Palm Beach (2024)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, West Palm Beach (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

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