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In all his years of practicing law, Mark Horwitz has done everything from prosecute the last Vietnam War draft dodger tried in Orlando to defending the inventor of Nautilus sports equipment against criminal tax charges. That breadth of experience is reflected in Horwitz's private practice, where he specializes in white-collar defense cases.
His reputation in the legal community resulted in his selection to the American College of Trial Lawyers, which is widely considered to be the premier professional organization in America for trial lawyers.
Horwitz began his career as an in-house assistant counsel for the Deltona Corporation, a major land developer in South Florida, after graduating with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1972 and passing the Bar the same year. He also began eight years of service in the United States Army Reserve, eventually obtaining the rank of captain.
In 1973, Horwitz became an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, working primarily in Orlando, during which time he administered the Vietnam Amnesty Program in the Orlando Division of the United States Attorney's Office. He defended the United States in civil actions and prosecuted federal criminal offenses, including mail and wire fraud, tax evasion, healthcare fraud, kidnapping, environmental crimes, as well as the final draft dodger case.
Private Practice
Mark Horwitz, a Harley-Davidson enthusiast, pictured here with Partner, Vince Citro, before a Sunday morning motorcycle ride.
Horwitz opened his private practice in 1983 as a defense attorney emphasizing white collar defense in cases involving mail fraud, wire fraud, and tax evasion. He has defended many clients charged with criminal tax violations including: the inventor of Nautilus sports equipment, a senior vice-president of E.F. Hutton and many small- and medium-size business owners. With regard to healthcare fraud, Horwitz has represented doctors, billing companies and employees of major hospital corporations. In 2017, Vince Citro joined the firm as a partner and the name of the firm was changed to Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A.
His clients have included architects, accountants, lawyers, doctors, officers of major corporations, major international corporations, as well as small- and medium-size business owners.
Horwitz has dealt with expert witnesses on numerous occasions. He has lectured to lawyers on dealing with expert witnesses and his cross-examination of an accountant was included as a supplement to the book Criminal Trial Techniques Volume 3, Chapter 65E, published by Thomson West.
Horwitz has lectured at seminars on subjects such as money laundering, cross examinations, expert witnesses, sentencing and other matters related to criminal law. In addition, he served as a member of the Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases from 1995 to 2003. Attorneys and Judges are appointed to this committee by the Supreme Court of the State of Florida. The committee, comprised of judges and lawyers, is responsible for drafting the jury instructions for criminal cases.
| Mark Lawrence Horwitz: | Member at The Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A. |
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17 East Pine Street Orlando, FL 32801 |
| Website: | https://www.horwitzcitrolaw.com |
| Phone: | (407) 843-7733 |
| Fax: | (407) 849-1321 |
| Offices: |
Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A.
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow | N/A |
| American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow | 1996 - 1900 |
| American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2018 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2017 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2014 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2007 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2007 |
| Best Lawyers in America | Best Lawyers in America | 2006 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1969 |
| University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1970 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1972 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1972 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State of Florida v. Lloyd Barnard | State Reduces Charge for Below Guidelines Plea |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Good Standing | 1975 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 147442 | Member in Good Standing | 1972 | 04/25/2019 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant U.S. Attorney | U.S. Dept. Of Justice | 1973 - 1980 |
| Founding Attorney | Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A. | 1983 - 2017 |
| Firm President | Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A. | N/A |
| Firm President | Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A. | 2017 - 1900 |
| Firm President | Law Offices of Horwitz & Citro, P.A. | N/A |
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