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John Elliott Leighton

John Elliott Leighton

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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6 endorsements

Overview

Practice Areas

  • 25% Personal Injury
    24 years, 400 cases (2 examples)
  • 25% Car / Auto Accident
  • 20% Wrongful Death
    24 years, 100 cases (2 examples)
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (30%-40%)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)
  • Hourly ($525-$600/hour)

Payment types

None

Contact Information

  • Leighton Law, P.A.
    1401 Brickell Avenue
    Suite 900
    Miami, FL 33131
    Office: 888-395-●●●● - show
    Fax: 305-675-●●●● - show
    Office: 305-347-●●●● - show
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About Me

Photos (17)

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Mr. Leighton introducing crime victim advocate Fred Goldman at the National Crime Victim Bar Association reception hosted by Leighton Law in San Francisco, July 2009.
Mr. Leighton on the front page of Daily Business Review.
Mr. Leighton appearing on NBC's TODAY show with his clients and Meredith Viera.
Speaking at Resort Tort seminar, May 5, 2009.

About me: Board certified trial specialist with emphasis on complex and catastrophic civil litigation including personal injury and wrongful death, medical malpractice,... more

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References

Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Jill - Client”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-08-12 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: John recently litigated a case for my husband and I that resulted in permanent injuries. He was compassionate and meticulous about his work. We... more

5 star rating

“Outstanding Lawyer”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-07-04 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I used this lawyer for two cases, both of which were extremely difficult. John handled them both flawlessly, and won both times, meeting or... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

6 endorsements


Jonathan Burton Blecher

I endorse this lawyer's work. John is at the top of personal injury trial lawyers. John is well-respected by his peers and the Courts.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Blecher , Miami (FL), 10 months ago
Mark Lawrence Zientz

I know Mr. Leighton to be an excellent personal injury lawyer. I endorse him without hesitation.

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Zientz , Miami (FL), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

Licenses

  • 24 years since John Elliott Leighton was first licensed to practice law in FL.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Leighton Law, P.A. 2008–present
Partner at Leesfield Leighton & Partners, P.A. 1989–2008
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law JD - Juris Doctor with honors 1985
University of Florida BA - Bachelor of Arts with honors 1982

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers 2010
Best Lawyers in America Best Lawyers in America 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chairman, Inadequate Security Litigation Group American Association for Justice (AAJ) 1996–present
Charter Member Cooperative Association of Medical Malpractice Attorneys 1999–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers

Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: what happens in a slip and fall accident at the...
John's answer: As Mr. Mallory points out, the Seminole Tribe of Florida enjoys special (sovereign) immunity from... more
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Publications

Article Publication Date
2 volume book Litigating Premises Security Cases 2006
Apportionment of Fault in Inadequate Security Cases Victim Advocate 2003
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Cases

Title:
Estate of K.S. v. United Rentals
Practice Area:
Car / Auto Accident
Outcome:
Award for Plaintiff: $8,000,000
Description:
19 year old student was passenger in vehicle. Commercial truck made illegal u-turn on divided highway and plaintiff vehicle struck at high speed....

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Speaking Engagements

Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Direct Examination at Trial: Telling The Story American Association for Justice Annual Convention 2009
Resort Torts and Recreational Injuries Belli Annual Seminar 2009
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