A Partner at Butler since 1998, Eric M. Zivitz devotes his Miami practice to complex cases in the areas of Construction Defect claims, Negligent/Inadequate Security, Products Liability, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability, Civil Rights Defense, Employment Discrimination, and Automobile Negligence. He has extensive experience litigating in South Florida and has tried many cases to verdict throughout the state.
Eric graduated from Emory University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He went on to receive his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in 1986. While attending law school, Eric served as Chief Advocate and Junior Editor of the Moot Court Society. He was also a Leo Goodwin Research fellow under Professor Johnny C. Burris. He has also been peer rated as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
Since becoming a lawyer, Eric has presented at numerous seminars before attorneys, insurance claim professionals, and independent adjusters on the subjects of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, defending sexual harassment claims, negligent security, and adjuster ethics. He has also published “Defending Sleep Apnea Claims in Trucking Litigation.”
Recognitions
•AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
December 11, 2011 PUBLICATION Defending Sleep Apnea Claims in Trucking Litigation
Eric M. Zivitz is a partner at Butler in the firm’s Miami, Florida office. He devotes his practice to the litigation and trial of complex cases in the areas of negligent/inadequate security, construction defect claims, wrongful death, products liability, trucking accidents, civil rights defense, premises liability, automobile negligence and employment discrimination. Mr. Zivitz has tried numerous cases to verdict throughout Florida, and has extensive experience litigating in the South Florida region over the past 20 years.
Media
Blog Posts
August 04, 2016 BLOG POST Front Pay & Back Pay: How About No Pay?
In Caterpillar Logistics Services, Inc. v. Amaya, 2016 WL 822020 (Fla. 3d DCA July 13th, 2016), Rudolph Amaya suffered an on-the-job injury to his back and knee while working at Caterpillar’s facility.
Community
June 14, 2018 COMMUNITY CTRL Your Future
For the third year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has spread some end of the school year cheer to seniors in eight different locations. Butler’s annual CTRL Your Future essay contest was created by the Firm’s Community Service Committee to recognize deserving high school seniors who have exhibited commitment to their academics. The winners in each city received a brand-new laptop with a full Microsoft Office Suite installed to assist them in their studies in the fall.
June 22, 2017 COMMUNITY CTRL Your Future
For the second year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has spread some end of the school year cheer to seniors in eight different locations. Butler’s annual CTRL Your Future essay contest was created by the Firm’s Community Service Committee to recognize deserving high school seniors who have exhibited commitment to their academics. The winners in each city received a brand-new laptop with a full Microsoft Office Suite installed to assist them in their studies in the fall at their four-year college.
June 20, 2016 COMMUNITY Tampa Recipient of Butler Step-Up Award Selected
Suha Zeineladbin receives Step-Up award in Tampa.
June 13, 2016 COMMUNITY Chicago Recipient of Butler Step-Up Award Selected
Aide Briseno receives Step-Up award in Chicago.
June 06, 2016 COMMUNITY Miami Recipient of Butler Step-Up Award Selected
Rebecca Gomez awarded Step-Up award in Miami.
May 31, 2016 COMMUNITY Tallahassee Recipient of Butler Step-Up Award Selected
Ruth Castro selected as Tallahassee Step-Up award winner.
May 25, 2016 COMMUNITY Philadelphia Recipient of Butler Step-Up Award Selected
Penn Treaty High School senior receives Step-Up Award.
May 16, 2016 COMMUNITY Charlotte Recipient of Butler Step-Up Award Selected
West Charlotte High School senior receives Step-Up Award.
May 06, 2016 COMMUNITY Butler’s First Step-Up Award Furthers Commitment to Service
The Firm’s Community Service Committee enacts new award recognizing deserving high school seniors.
Events
January 13, 2011 EVENT FDLA Seminar
New Trucking Regulations
September 10, 2009 EVENT Proposals for Settlement
Florida claims professional
News
September 25, 2019 NEWS 2019 Happy Hope Box Event
Butler is proud to work with the Message of Hope Foundation to help children who are enduring ongoing treatments across the U.S.
June 20, 2016 NEWS Tampa Recipient of Butler Step-Up Award Selected
The Tampa winner of the Butler Step-Up award has been selected. David Maldoff presented the award to Suha Zeineladbin at the Hillsborough Education Foundation’s 2016 Take Stock in Children Scholar Celebration. She received the award for her commitment to scholarly success and community service. She will be attending the University of South Florida in the fall.
