Ted Mortell  is the managing  shareholder of  Peterson  Bernard’s  Stuart office.  Mr. Mortell’s primary practice  areas  include medical  malpractice claims, Wrongful  Death claims, multiple claimant short limit cases,  architect and engineer  liability, real  estate  broker  and agent malpractice, motor vehicle liability and  toxic tort claims.  Mr. Mortell also handles directors'/officers' liability and employment law matters.  A leader in the  rapidly growing  community  of  Martin County, Mr. Mortell is the past President of the Martin  County  Bar Association  and is an active participant in many issues of concern to the local civic and  business  areas.  His  involvement  as  a  member  of   the  Board of Directors for the Pine School  has  provided direction and leadership to  this  institution  enabling  them  to  continue  delivering  quality educational experiences to its students.

State/Court Admissions

• Florida Bar, 1989
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1990
• U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1999

Education/Background

• B.A. in Economics, Southern Methodist University, 1986
• J.D., Nova Southeastern University, 1989

Affiliations/Memberships

• The Florida Bar
• American Bar Association
• Martin County Bar Association
• President, Martin County Bar Association, 2004-2005
• Palm Beach County Bar Association
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association
• American Board of Trial Advocates