Sherry Schwartz

Sherry Schwartz: Attorney with Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.

Biography

Sherry Maureen Schwartz is a Partner in the firm’s West Palm Beach office. She received her Bachelors of Science, with highest honors from the University of Florida, followed by her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami in 2001. Both in law school and in her early years as an attorney, Ms. Schwartz has successfully tried cases for her clients in criminal, civil, family, and probate matters. She joined Cole, Scott, and Kissane with experience in more than 30 jury trials, following her tenure with the West Palm Beach Public Defender, in and for the 15th Judicial Circuit.

Ms. Schwartz efficiently and aggressively handles a vast array of civil litigation for the firm, including medical malpractice, legal malpractice, negligent security, intellectual property, homeowner/condominium association law, nursing home defense, breach of contract, product liability, construction litigation, premises liability, vehicle negligence, coverage issues, professional malpractice, cyber liability, employment litigation, and general civil litigation.

Ms. Schwartz’s medical background during her undergraduate training, wherein she focused on the neurological aspects of human behavior, disease, and function, has given her a special interest and focus on defending physicians and other medical professionals.

Since 2022, Ms. Schwartz has received recognition from U.S News & World Report, The Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law.

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America , Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, recognized since 2022

Newsroom

News

•Great Result for an Admitted Liability Auto Accident Jury Trial in Palm Beach County, FL
Article, 9.4.2025
•Trip and Fall Trial Win
Firm News, 11.16.2021

Publications

' Publicly Traded Companies Beware of Potential New Suits Per the SEC's Cyber Risk Disclosure Recommendations, ' CSK Article, 2014

' Copyright Infringement on the Web, ' CSK Article, 2011

Areas of Practice (15)

  • Civil Rights Law
  • Construction
  • Country Club, Condominium and Homeowners' Association Law
  • Cyber Risk and Privacy Liability
  • Employment and Labor
  • Hospitality Industry Defense
  • Intellectual Property
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Health Care
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Security Negligence
  • Sex Trafficking/Human Trafficking Defense
  • Vehicle Negligence

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.S., with highest honors
Law School Attended:
University of Miami, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2002, Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Memberships:

Associations

•The Florida Bar
•Palm Beach County Bar Association

ISLN:
917329669

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