Judge Scott M. Janowitz: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

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Biography

The Hon. Scott M. Janowitz (Ret.) was a judge for the Miami-Dade County Court in Florida. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Ron DeSantis on April 22, 2020, filling a vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Christina DiRaimondo to the 11th Judicial Circuit Court. Janowitz was unsuccessful in his bid for re-election in 2022.

Prior to his appointment, Janowitz worked as an attorney at Geyer Fuxa Tyler, a position to which he was named in 2019. Before that, he spent time as a managing partner of Janowitz & Barreto (2015 to 2019). He specialized in insurance claims, criminal defense, probate, and general civil litigation matters.

Janowitz earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and business from Carnegie Mellon University in 1999. He spent the next several years working as an analyst at Diamond Technology Partners and DiamondCluster International before completing a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 2005.

After graduating from law school, Janowitz began his legal career as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. He served in that capacity until 2009, at which time he became an associate at Berk, Merchant & Sims. He handled first and third party property insurance defense matters.

He was a resident of West Miami, Florida, at the time of his appointment.

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IN RE:DIAZ, ROBERTO

On October 5, 2023 a summary administration $1000 and more case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

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Oct 05, 2023

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SUMMARY ADMINISTRATION $1000 AND MORE

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Probate

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Estate Administration

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Oct 07, 2023

5425 D210 LLC vs Alejandro Mackenzy

On November 18, 2022 an evictions - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

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Nov 18, 2022

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Evictions - Residential

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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May 18, 2026

VLADIMIR TEREKHOV ET AL VS SANTA FRANCESCA LLC

On April 14, 2022 a contract and indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

9 Files

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Apr 14, 2022

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract and Indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000)

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Creditor

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General Creditor

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Aug 22, 2023

Jesus G Decaran-Voigt et al vs FEDNAT Insurance Company

On April 14, 2022 a contract and indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

14 Files

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Apr 14, 2022

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Contract and Indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000)

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Creditor

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Collections

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Apr 24, 2026

A-TEAM RESPONSE RESTORATION CORP vs CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

On April 11, 2022 a sp insurance claim (up to $5,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

160 Files

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Apr 11, 2022

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Settlement

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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SP Insurance Claim (Up to $5,000)

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Insurance

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Insurance Coverage

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Jun 18, 2026

24 HRS RESTORATION INC., a Florida corporation vs CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

On April 8, 2022 a sp contract and indebtedness (up to $5,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

29 Files

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Apr 08, 2022

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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SP Contract and Indebtedness (Up to $5,000)

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Creditor

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Collections

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May 07, 2026

ZULEICA MARTELL VS CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

On March 3, 2021 an other negligence ($15,001 - $30,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

19 Files

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Mar 03, 2021

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Voluntary Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Other Negligence ($15,001 - $30,000)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Aug 23, 2023

ENRIQUE DUMENIGO ET AL VS CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

On February 2, 2021 a contract and indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

21 Files

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Feb 02, 2021

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract and Indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000)

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Creditor

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General Creditor

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Aug 27, 2023

GLADYS ROSALES ET AL VS SECURITY FIRST INSURANCE COMPANY

On June 5, 2020 a contract and indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

10 Files

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Jun 05, 2020

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract and Indebtedness ($15,001 - $30,000)

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Creditor

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General Creditor

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Dec 18, 2020

SCOTT TOMMASSINO ET AL VS CERTAIN UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON

On January 19, 2019 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

4 Files

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Jan 19, 2019

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Collections

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Jan 09, 2021

KENNY FOUNTAIN ET AL VS FLORIDA PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY

On August 4, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

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Aug 04, 2018

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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General Creditor

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Oct 14, 2019

WARREN JANOWITZ VS AVENTURA HEART CENTER, LLC

On July 15, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

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Jul 15, 2018

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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General Creditor

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Aug 13, 2018

MARIE E HOLNESS VS TOWER HILL SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

On April 14, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

45 Files

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Apr 14, 2018

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Collections

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Apr 26, 2022

WOBARA, LLC VS NISELIO GARCIA ET AL

On March 12, 2018 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

1 File

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Mar 12, 2018

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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General Creditor

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Mar 30, 2020

MARGARITA CALVANESE AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN CALVANESE, D.C. VS ENTERPRISE LEASING COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LLC.,

On August 18, 2017 a personal injury protection ($8,001 - $15,000) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

26 Files

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Aug 18, 2017

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Personal Injury Protection ($8,001 - $15,000)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Feb 10, 2021

FAUSTO RODRIGUEZ ET AL VS DIANNA L LAWRENCE

On March 24, 2017 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

22 Files

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Mar 24, 2017

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Transfer

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Feb 22, 2021

DOROTHY HOSTICT VS HOMEOWNERS CHOICE PROPERTY CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC

On December 26, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

19 Files

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Dec 26, 2016

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Collections

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Mar 07, 2021

MERCHANT CAPITAL GROUP VS B & A COMPANY INC. ET AL

On September 24, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

Filed

Sep 24, 2016

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Dismissal

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Creditor

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Nov 14, 2017

MERCHANT CAPITAL GROUP VS GEN-CARE, INC ET AL

On September 23, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

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Sep 23, 2016

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Nov 02, 2017

WORLD JEWELRY BUYERS, INC. VS UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS, LONDON

On August 16, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

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Aug 16, 2016

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Dismissal

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Mar 07, 2017

MERCHANT CAPITAL GROUP LLC VS ODYSSEY TOPS INC. ET AL

On July 24, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

2 Files

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Jul 24, 2016

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Miami-Dade County, FL

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Contract & Indebtedness

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Mar 02, 2021

MERCHANT CAPITAL GROUP VS GREAT DEALS AUTO GROUP LLC ET AL

On July 24, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

4 Files

Filed

Jul 24, 2016

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Mar 02, 2021

MERCHANT CAPITAL GROUP VS MOONSHINE MOLLYS BOCA RATON LLC ET AL

On July 24, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

2 Files

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Jul 24, 2016

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Mar 02, 2021

MERCHANT CAPITAL GROUP VS R & N MOGADOR LLC ET AL

On July 24, 2016 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Scott M. Janowitz presiding.

2 Files

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Jul 24, 2016

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Want of Prosecution

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Miami-Dade County

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Mar 02, 2021

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About

Scott M. Janowitz
Current Appointment Miami-Dade County Court	Miami-Dade County Court
Education J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 2005 Bachelor's degree, Carnegie Mellon University - 1999	J.D., University of Miami School of Law - 2005 Bachelor's degree, Carnegie Mellon University - 1999

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Current Court:	FL - Miami-Dade County Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Managing Partner	Janowitz & Barreto	None
Attorney	Geyer, Fuxa, Tyler	Miami-Dade County, Florida
Associate	Berk, Merchant, & Sims	None
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit	Broward County, Florida
Law Clerk	Wagenfeld Levine	None
Judge	Miami-Dade County Court	Miami-Dade County, Florida

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