Theodore "Ted" Babbitt, Medical Malpractice Attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
focused on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability
West Palm Beach, FL
Trusted medical malpractice attorney serving West Palm Beach.
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Theodore "Ted" Babbitt is an attorney based in West Palm Beach, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
- Based in
- West Palm Beach, FLORIDA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury · Product Liability
- Handles Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from West Palm Beach, FLORIDA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (West Palm Beach) (2013).
About Theodore "Ted" Babbitt: Theodore "Ted" Babbitt is an attorney based in West Palm Beach, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Theodore takes on
Theodore concentrates on medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Theodore handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Medical Malpractice cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Theodore takes medical malpractice matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Theodore agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Theodore takes personal injury matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Theodore agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in West Palm Beach, Florida
Theodore takes product liability matters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Theodore agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Theodore "Ted" Babbitt — medical malpractice lawyer in West Palm Beach
Theodore "Ted" Babbitt is an attorney based in West Palm Beach, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.
THEODORE (TED) BABBITT is a former managing partner at Babbitt & Johnson, P.A. who for the past five decades has represented individuals in personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial cases. In 1970, he obtained the first verdict in Palm Beach County for a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case; in 1975, he obtained the first jury verdict in Palm Beach County in excess of one million dollars.
When Mr. Babbitt was 17 years old he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and still managed to be sworn in as an attorney at age 23. He earned a B.A. with honors from the University of Florida in 1963 and received his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1965. In the ensuing years, he has written more than 100 articles that have appeared in national and local publications. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021, in which he has been listed since 1987.
Since 1975, Mr. Babbitt has been a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation-only membership limited to 100 of the top plaintiff lawyers in the United States. He is a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and The American College of Trial Lawyers and has been selected as a Florida Super Lawyer since 2006. He is a former president of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, where he has also held several other leadership positions over the years.
Mr. Babbitt is a commercial pilot and flight instructor who has logged more than 4,500 hours since 1969. He is rated for single- and multi-engines as well as gliders and holds certification from Flight Safety International. He has volunteered as an Angel Flight pilot to help sick people get needed treatment.
Theodore's approach to medical malpractice cases
THEODORE (TED) BABBITT is a former managing partner at Babbitt & Johnson, P.A. who for the past five decades has represented individuals in personal injury, wrongful death, and commercial cases. In 1970, he obtained the first verdict in Palm Beach County for a plaintiff in a medical malpractice case; in 1975, he obtained the first jury verdict in Palm Beach County in excess of one million…
The kind of cases Theodore takes
Theodore reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability matters in West Palm Beach and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Florida
J.D. · 1965
University of Florida
BA cum laude · 1963
Jurisdictions
Theodore's state bar admissions
Florida, U.S. Distri
ACTIVE
Florida, U.S. Distri
ACTIVE
United States, U.S.
ACTIVE
United States, U.S.
ACTIVE
Theodore studied at J.D. in University of Florida and BA cum laude in University of Florida.
Law school and academic background
Theodore completed J.D. in University of Florida and BA cum laude in University of Florida. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Theodore runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Theodore has received 32 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (West Palm Beach)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (West Palm Beach)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Fraud
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hospital Malpractice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Devices
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nursing Homes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pharmaceutical
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Governors Task Force on Medical Malpractice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2010 - Present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyer, 2006 - Present
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (West Palm Beach) (2013). Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation (West Palm Beach) (2011). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026).
Locations
Theodore "Ted" Babbitt's office in West Palm Beach
Theodore's primary office is at 2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, West Palm Beach, Florida, 33409-6601. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Theodore "Ted" Babbitt — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Theodore usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Theodore charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Theodore's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Theodore will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Theodore
Theodore discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Theodore confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Theodore's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Theodore "Ted" Babbitt
How much does it cost to hire Theodore for a medical malpractice case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Theodore walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Theodore offer a free consultation?
Theodore charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Theodore's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Theodore's current terms during booking.
How long do medical malpractice cases in Florida typically take?
Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Theodore gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Theodore take my case if I'm outside West Palm Beach?
Theodore is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Theodore will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Theodore?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Theodore will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Theodore accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?
Theodore's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Medical Malpractice attorneys serving West Palm Beach, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Theodore handles medical malpractice matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified medical malpractice attorneys in that community.
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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