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John K Lawlor

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  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Licensed for 24 years
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About John

Originally from Boston, Mr. Lawlor received his B.A. from Barry University in Miami and his law degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1994. After several years of trying cases at local litigation firms in South Florida, Mr. Lawlor opened his own practice in 1996, and, in 1998, eventually began what is now the Law Firm of Lawlor, White & Murphey. Mr. Lawlor has a wide and varied legal background, including personal injury litigation, business litigation, criminal defense trial work and matrimonial law. His areas of focus are complex personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. John heads up the Firm’s litigation and trial practice division. He is admitted to practice before all Florida courts and the United States 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Lawlor is an Eagle member of the Florida Justice Association, the Broward County Justice Association and the American Association for Justice. Reinforcing his passion to give back to the community, he routinely accepts pro bono cases through Broward Lawyers Care. Practice Areas: Personal Injury Wrongful Death Professional Malpractice Complex Litigation Bar Admissions: Florida Bar, 1995 U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Education: Nova Southeastern University– Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D. BarryUniversity, B.A. Honors & Awards: Selected for Florida SuperLawyers 2012, 2013, 2014 Selected for Top 1% Car Accident Lawyer, 2012 by www.CarAccidentLawyer.org Professional Association & Memberships: EAGLE Member, Florida Justice Association Member, Broward County Justice Association Member, American Association for Justice Treasurer, Broward County Justice Association Political Action Committee (PAC) Member, Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section Member, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Member, Broward Lawyers Care Member, Florida Justice Association Broward Vanguard Committee (2011-Present)

Practice areas

Defective and dangerous productsMedical malpracticePersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 80%

    Mr. Lawlor has a wide and varied legal background, including business litigation, criminal defense trial work and matrimonial law. His specialty areas are complex litigation as well as trial work in personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. Mr. Lawlor brings his sharp edge and focus to bringing trials quickly to court.

    25 years, 2,000 cases

  2. Medical malpractice: 10%

    25 years, 200 cases

  3. Defective and dangerous products: 10%

    25 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

2211 Davie Blvd
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2211 Davie Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 333123021

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing199509/12/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2015
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2014
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers Magazine2013
Top 1% Car Accident LawyerCar Accident Lawyer2012
Life MemberMillion Dollar Advocates ForumN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Senior PartnerLawlor, White & Murpehy2009 - Present
Senior ShareholderLawlor, Winston & Justice, P.A.1998 - 2009
President/CEOJohn Kennedy Lawlor, P.A.1995 - 1998
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Association for JusticeMember2012 - Present
Broward Lawyers CareMember2012 - Present
Florida Justice Association Broward Vanguard CommitteeMember2011 - Present
BCJA Political Action CommitteeTrustee2009 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationEagle2000 - Present
Broward County Justice AssociationN/A1997 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor1994
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Trial MastersRules in Opening Statements2015
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Hunt v. Bernice Volz$8.5 Million Judgment
Sly v. Finish Line Gas, Inc. et. al.$1,025,000 Pre-trial Settlement
Herrerria v. Plantation General HospitalConfidential Pre-trial Settlement

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Trusted attorney who settled my case beyond my expectations!

Posted by LisaThu Aug 16 2018

I can’t thank John Lawlor enough for representing me and settling my case beyond my expectations! John proved himself to be an attorney I could completely trust. His knowledge, experience and professionalism, mixed with his kindness and genuine concern for me and my family, were greatly appreciated. Thanks to his expert critical thinking skills, it seemed we were always giant steps ahead of the defendants’ attempts to twist and turn my case in an adverse direction. Mr. Lawlor made sure I felt comfortable throughout the process. My questions and concerns were always addressed quickly. Thank you, John, for going above and beyond the call of duty and working so diligently on my behalf. I highly recommend John Lawlor at Lawlor White and Murphey!
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A Great Legal Find!!

Posted by anonymousThu Dec 14 2017

As far as attorney's go John Lawlor is an knowledgeable;e, professional and respectful as they get. Always patient and thoughtful, he makes me feel I like was the firm's top priority with %100 percent attention and focus. As someone who is fairly unfamiliar with the legal priority, I know the intimidation one fells when representation is required. In 2009 an accident injury scared the heck out of me. Mr. Lawlor made the entire process easy as far as making sure I had great medical attention needed at that time (AND in my future)as well as a GREAT SETTLEMENT! He was willing to answer any questions I had, and he ensured that I was aware of all the options i had in regards to the pros and cons of each decision. Since then he and his office still provide me ease of mind for other legal issues, keep in touch monthly via their monthly newsletter, and always invite me to their sponsored charity events. I truly feel like they are my family. This gentleman is top-notch and makes the whole process virtually painless and stress free. I don't hesitate when I ask his office a question some would consider too embarrassing to inquire a professional.
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Eric Falk, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John is a real trial attorney who does not fear the courtroom. Any client who has John as their attorney should feel comfortable knowing that he will make sure justice is achieved.

Gary Susser, Litigation Attorney on Jun 8, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Not only is John an intelligent and articulate courtroom advocate for his client, unlike many others in our profession, he is willing to go out on a limb and be a leader, not a follower. I highly endorse this lawyer.

Robert Stein, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 8, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. John is a great attorney who goes above and beyond to help his clients. He is an asset to this profession.

Philip Valente, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 5, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. He is of the highest moral and ethical character. He takes care of his clients and they trust him. Insurance companies fear him. Judges trust him.

Joseph Bilotta, Personal injury Attorney on May 14, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John is a well respected attorney with the knowledge and skills to fiercely represent his clients

Dennis Phillips, Car accident Attorney on Sep 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

John is a passionate and skilled litigator. The best endorsement I can give is that I regularly refer my own clients to his firm for litigation.

Bradley Winston, Car accident Attorney on Jul 30, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. He is diligent, trustworthy and practices at an extremely high level. His clients will receive excellent service.

M. Murphey, Admiralty and maritime Attorney on Nov 25, 2009
Relationship: Worked for lawyer

I have known John Lawlor for over 13 years. He is an honest and skilled attorney.

Andrew Winston, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 23, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer's work.

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