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John Elliott Leighton

John Elliott Leighton

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Experience 5
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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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 (120 minutes)

Payment types

None

Contact Information

  • Leighton Law
    1401 Brickell Avenue
    Suite 900
    Miami, FL 33131
    888-395-0001
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About Me

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Speaking at Resort Tort seminar, May 5, 2009, Hotel Intercontinental, Miami.
Mr. Leighton appearing on Inside Edition.
Mr. Leighton appearing on NBC's TODAY show with his clients and Meredith Viera.
Mr. Leighton on the front page of Daily Business Review.

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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Client Reviews

Jill - Client

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-08-12 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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  • I recommend John Leighton.
  • I used John 1-3 years ago.
  • John handled my Personal Injury matter.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
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
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Endorsements

Jonathan Burton Blecher
Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Blecher , Miami (FL), 6 months ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Endorsement: 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.

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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 in America 2009
Florida SuperLawyer - Top 100 SuperLawyers 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: Is 40% to much for Personal Injury Attorneys fees
John's answer: Every case is different and so are lawyers. If you shop for the lowest price, you often get what... 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
Resort Tort Litigation Resort Torts 2009
Drugs, Sex & Violence: What You Need to Know About Violent Crime and Premises Security Litigation 2008 Florida Facilities Managers Annual Conference 2008
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