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John Scarola
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Biography
JOHN (JACK) SCAROLA graduated with honors from Georgetown University in 1969 and from Georgetown Law Center in 1973. Before joining the firm in 1978, he was Chief Felony Prosecutor in the Palm Beach County State Attorneys Office, where he was lead counsel in the trials of more than 50 major criminal cases, including the nations first gavel-to-gavel televised murder trial.
Mr. Scarola is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Practice and in Commercial & Business Litigation. While he devotes a portion of his practice to personal injury, wrongful death, and medical negligence cases, he has developed a special interest in representing individuals and small businesses damaged by abuses of corporate power. In addition, Mr. Scarola has had extensive involvement in the successful prosecution of many multi-plaintiff, mass tort and class action lawsuits.
Mr. Scarola is the former President of the Palm Beach County Justice Association and has played an active leadership role in both county and statewide professional associations. He is a recipient of the Florida Bar Presidents Pro Bono Service Award and the Legal Aid Societys Community Service Award honoring his involvement in giving free legal help to individuals and community groups. By appointment of the Florida Bar Board of Governors, Mr. Scarola served on the Board of Directors of Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc. Mr. Scarola was a founding member and Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Lords Place, and has served on the Board continuously for more than 30 years. The Best Lawyers in America lists Mr. Scarola in the specialties of Commercial Litigation, Mass Tort Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation. He has been recognized as one of The Top 500 Lawyers in the United States and The Top 100 Lawyers in Florida.
Mr. Scarola has been responsible for over 50 verdicts and settlements in excess of one million dollars.
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Licensed in Florida for 52 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1973
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Location
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley. P.A.
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL, 33409-6601
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Board Certified - Civil Trial, Florida Bar
2015
Board Certified - Business Litigation, Florida Bar
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
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
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers for the State of Florida, The American Trial Lawyers Association
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Top Civil Litigator of the Year, Daily Business Review
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Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Commendation for Public Service, Florida House of Representatives
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Attorney of the Year, Guild of Catholic Lawyers
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Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Bar
Work Experience
1978 - Present
Partner, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
Associations
2007 - Present
International Academy of Trial LawyersMember
1997 - Present
Florida BarBoard Certified - Business Litigation
1983 - Present
Florida BarBoard Certified - Civil Trial
Florida Justice Association
Member
Palm Beach County Justice Association
Former President
American Association for Justice
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Dublon v. A.G. Edwards
Education
1973
Georgetown University Law Center
Juris Doctor
1969
Georgetown University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Palm Beach County Justice Association’s SCOPE VIII Brunch Seminar
Diversity
Publications
2014
Searcy Law Blog
Patent Trolls Laughing All the Way to the Bank
2010
Searcy Law Blog
Tragedy in Tropical Florida — Cancer Cluster
2009
Searcy Law Blog
Products Derived from Human Tissues
Languages
English