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J. Muir & Associates PA has announced that Scott Janowitz, a member of the firm’s legal team, has been appointed to serve as 11th Judicial Circuit Civil Magistrate. This appointment follows the retirement of Magistrate Elizabeth Schwabedissen, who concluded her service in July.
The Circuit Civil Magistrate’s duties included holding pretrial proceedings on various civil matters such as discovery disputes, enforcement of settlement agreements, attorney disqualifications, and other issues designed to contribute to the efficiency of the civil courts of the 11th Judicial Circuit.
Janowitz brings experience from criminal and civil practice, together with technology skills and experience on the bench to his new role. His appointment was made by a selection committee chaired by Associate Administrative Judge Lourdes Simon.
“We are proud of Scott’s appointment,” said Jane Muir, managing partner at J. Muir & Associates PA. “His experience and dedication to the law make him well-suited for this position.”
Janowitz was sworn in and began performing the duties of General Magistrate on Oct. 21.
A Miami native, Janowitz graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and minors in Social Decision Systems and Business. After a successful career in technology and business consulting, he earned his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 2005.
Janowitz’s legal career began at the State Attorney’s Office for the 17th Judicial Circuit, where he prosecuted thousands of criminal cases and tried more than 80 jury trials. He then transitioned to insurance litigation, representing various carriers in coverage and bad faith litigation.
Since 2015, he has focused on representing policyholders, leveraging his insider knowledge of insurance companies to advocate for his clients.
An AV-rated attorney in both criminal and insurance fields, Janowitz is admitted to practice in Florida and Colorado, as well as multiple federal courts including the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Janowitz was appointed on Apr. 21, 2020 by Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Miami-Dade County Court and was not re-elected, leaving the bench in 2023. Even so, he distinguished himself by rising to associate administrative judge of the Miami-Dade County Court during his tenure. He earned the endorsement of the Miami Herald in seeking re-election in 2024 but was not elected.
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