John Donovan Whibbs

John Donovan Whibbs

also known as Donovan Whibbs

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 28 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Social Security, Personal Injury

801 W. Romana Street, Suite C, Pensacola, FL

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

10%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 27 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1998

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Donovan Whibbs

801 W. Romana Street, Suite C, Pensacola, FL, 32502-4636

Whibbs & Stone

217 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Suite 105, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

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John Donovan Whibbs's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Workers Compensation

Posted by Brigitte | January 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Outstanding Representation

Mr. Whibbs successfully represented me recently in a workman's comp case. He negotiated a positive resolution aggressively and professionally. Throughout the process when I had questions or concerns Donovan did not hesitate to take the time to answer . He communicates in a manner that makes the legal... process understandable. If you want to win your case I suggest contacting Attorney Donovan Whibbs. He fights for what is right

Posted by Gary H. | December 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

My Attorney

You can search the entire state of Florida, and you would not find a harder working, more caring, more efficient attorney than J. Donovan Whibbs. He handled my very complex workers compensation case against a large big box corporation and he won! I received a large settlement for my injury. I highly ...recommend him. Gary H.

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John Donovan Whibbs's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Chase

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred cases to Donovan for workers compensation because I am confident in his ability in this area of the law."

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Susan Marks

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Donovan Whibbs is a strong and ethical attorney who serves each client to the best of his ability. As an opposing attorney, I respect his handling of cases and appreciate the professionalism he displays in every case."

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Ryan Barnett

Workers compensation lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Donovan Whibbs is an excellent attorney and routinely handles complex workers compensation and injury claims."

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Peter Egan

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked extensively with Donovan and know him to be a very good lawyer with strong client advocacy skills. He is professional, courteous and honest. I strongly endorse his work."

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James Chase

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Richard Turner

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Ryan Barnett

Personal injury lawyer

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Susan Marks

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2013

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

1996

Book Award Bankruptcy, Cumberland School of Law

1995

Legal Research and Writing Merit Award, Cumberland School of Law

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Shareholder, Whibbs and Stone

Associations

2005 - Present

Florida Justice Association

Member

1997 - Present

Alabama Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Pensacola Catholic High School Alumni Association

Member

2007 - 2008

Bill Bond Baseball

President

2006 - 2009

YMCA

Board of Directors

2000 - 2000

Association of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

2000 - 2000

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Workers Comp Case

Settled for 1.25 Million

Wrongful Death

The case settled prior to trial for $1.1 million.

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Education

1997

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Alabama

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Current Workers Compensation Law and Practices

Florida Workers Compensation

2003

Workers Compensation in Florida

Workers Compensation

Languages

Spanish

English

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