Judge Timothy P. McCarthy: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Florida Bar #: 140486 (November 29, 1971)

Indiana Bar #: None (1971)

Biography

Hon. Timothy P. McCarthy (Ret.) was a judge for the 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Palm Beach County. He was appointed to the bench in 1998 and re-elected in 2000, 2006, and 2012. McCarthy resigned in 2014.

McCarthy received a B.S. from Indiana State University in 1968. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Notre Dame Law School in 1971.

After graduating from law school, McCarthy began his legal career as an assistant United States attorney with the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana in South Bend. He remained with the office for two years until relocating to Florida in 1973. It was at that time, he joined the Office of the State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit. McCarthy worked as an assistant state attorney until 1975. During his brief tenure there, he also served as chief of the Felony Division.

McCarthy then entered private practice, where he would remain until his appointment to the bench. He became a partner at Levy, Plisco, Kneen, Shapiro, Kingcade & McCarthy, P.A., and later at Perry, McCarthy & Cox, P.A. in 1980. McCarthy was also a partner at Merola, McCarthy & Cox, P.A. (1984 to 1991) and Boose, Casey, Ciklin, Lubitz, Martens, McBane & O'Connell (1991 to 1998).

In addition to his legal career, McCarthy was a town council member (1985 to 1991) and the Mayor (1987, 1988, and 1990) of the Town of Lake Clarke Shores in Florida.

His committee memberships included serving as co-chair of the Palm Beach County Civil Practice Committee and chairman of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee.

McCarthy was born and raised in Buffalo, New York.

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MIRAMONTES, MARISEL

On February 18, 2020 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Feb 18, 2020

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RIZZA, GIOVANNI V RIZZA, TERRI ELAINE

On February 14, 2020 an ejectment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Feb 14, 2020

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EJECTMENT

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Property

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Apr 17, 2022

SISKIND, JEFFREY M V WILLIAMS, SOFIYE

On April 3, 2019 a libel/slander case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Apr 03, 2019

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Judgment on Appeal

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LIBEL/SLANDER

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Torts

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Slander,Libel,Defamation

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Nov 28, 2024

CASTLEWOOD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC V ANDERSON, GERALD

On January 18, 2019 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Jan 18, 2019

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Non-Jury Verdict

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Nov 06, 2019

FUOCO GROUP LLC V PRICE, STEVEN E

On March 8, 2018 an other circuit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Mar 08, 2018

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Dismissal

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OTHER CIRCUIT

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OCAMPO, JOHEL I V COTTRILL, SAMANTHA JO

On October 30, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Oct 30, 2017

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Judgment on Appeal

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Torts

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Automobile

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FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION V MUSTAKAS, MERRIBETH

On January 4, 2017 a hr foreclosure > $50k, < $250k case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Jan 04, 2017

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Judgment of Foreclosure

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HR FORECLOSURE > $50K, < $250K

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Jun 11, 2018

UNITED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY V TORRES, MARIA

On November 15, 2016 an insurance claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Nov 15, 2016

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Dismissal

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INSURANCE CLAIM

Practice Area

Insurance

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Insurance Coverage

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Nov 23, 2024

BASIK TRADING INC V FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION DIVISION OF ALCOHOL BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO

On October 21, 2016 an other circuit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

29 Files

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Oct 21, 2016

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Dismissal

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OTHER CIRCUIT

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Sep 24, 2018

PATTON, JOSEPH V LUBETKIN, DAVID I

On January 19, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Jan 19, 2016

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Dismissal

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Dec 14, 2016

PATTON, JOSEPH V LUBETKIN, DAVID I

On January 19, 2016 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Jan 19, 2016

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Dismissal

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Dec 14, 2016

SCUDERI, PHILIP V PROGRESSIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS LLC

On October 27, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Oct 27, 2015

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Dismissal

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Oct 02, 2017

REGENT BANK V FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY

On May 4, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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May 04, 2015

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Dismissal

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Mar 01, 2016

REGENT BANK V FIRST CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY

On May 4, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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May 04, 2015

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Dismissal

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Mar 01, 2016

CRUZ, DEBORAH V CROOKS, ANDRE

On November 24, 2014 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Nov 24, 2014

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Dismissal

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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Dec 04, 2014

PAULK, EAKITA V SOLOMON, WADE SR

On November 24, 2014 a domestic violence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Nov 24, 2014

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Dismissal

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

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Family

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Domestic Violence

BRADSHAW, RIC L V WRISPER, NEBUCHADNEZZAR

On November 4, 2014 an other circuit case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Nov 04, 2014

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Dismissal

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OTHER CIRCUIT

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Aug 07, 2017

NEWMAN, JAY R DPM V WEINER, PAUL A DPM

On November 3, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Nov 03, 2014

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Dismissal

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Aug 31, 2016

NEWMAN, JAY R DPM V WEINER, PAUL A DPM

On November 3, 2014 a contract & debt case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

43 Files

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Nov 03, 2014

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Dismissal

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CONTRACT & DEBT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Aug 31, 2016

MOISTURE RID INC AAO ARLENA HOLDINGS INC V CITIZENS PROPERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION

On September 23, 2014 a contract & debt case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

14 Files

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Sep 23, 2014

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Consolidation

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CONTRACT & DEBT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 05, 2014

CHARLES, JUNIOR MERZIER V STATE OF FLORIDA

On September 8, 2014 an extraordinary writ case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Sep 08, 2014

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Transfer

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EXTRAORDINARY WRIT

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Writs

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Sep 28, 2014

MANTZ, ANNABEL V AMERICAN COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY FKA EGI AUTO

On August 22, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Aug 22, 2014

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Want of Prosecution

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Jun 16, 2016

WINDROSE WELLINGTON PROPERTIES LTD V LAKE WORTH PAIN CENTER PA

On August 12, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Aug 12, 2014

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Active

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May 19, 2015

WINDROSE WELLINGTON PROPERTIES LTD V LAKE WORTH PAIN CENTER PA

On August 12, 2014 a contract & debt case was filed in the jurisdiction of Palm Beach County. Judge Timothy P. McCarthy presiding.

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Aug 12, 2014

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Active

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CONTRACT & DEBT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 19, 2015

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About

Timothy P. McCarthy
Current Appointment 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
Election/Appointment 2000 - Re-elected; 2006 - Re-elected; 2012 - Re-elected	2000 - Re-elected; 2006 - Re-elected; 2012 - Re-elected
Education J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School - 1971 B.S., Indiana State University - 1968	J.D., University of Notre Dame Law School - 1971 B.S., Indiana State University - 1968

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Current Court:	FL - 15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	15th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida	Palm Beach County, Florida
Assistant United States Attorney	United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Indiana	St. Joseph County, Indiana
Partner	Merola, McCarthy & Cox, P.A.	Palm Beach County, Florida
Partner	Perry, McCarthy & Cox, P.A.	Palm Beach County, Florida
Assistant State Attorney	Office of the State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit	Palm Beach County, Florida
Partner	Levy, Plisco, Kneen, Shapiro, Kingcade & McCarthy, P.A.	Palm Beach County, Florida
Partner	Boose, Casey, Ciklin, Lubitz, Martens, McBane & O'Connell	Palm Beach County, Florida