About

John Elliott Leighton is a nationally diagnosed non-public harm trial legal professional representing sufferers in critical harm and loss of life cases at some stage in Florida. With offices in Miami and Orlando, he has gained some of the biggest verdicts and settlements inside the state, incomes accolades inclusive of Top one hundred Florida SuperLawyer and Best Lawyers in America. John Elliott Leighton is a highly reputable personal harm trial lawyer based in Miami, Florida. He is devoted to representing victims in critical harm and dying instances during the nation of Florida. With a music record of achievement, Mr. Leighton has been again and again diagnosed as a Top a hundred Florida SuperLawyer, Best Lawyers in America, Florida Legal Elite, Top Lawyer, and Orlando Legal Elite. With offices in Miami and Orlando, John Elliott Leighton is able to provide comprehensive prison illustration to customers across the nation of Florida. He has carried out some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Florida, which includes extraordinary instances such as a $forty nine.3 million verdict and million verdicts. In recognition of his extremely good work, Mr. Leighton acquired the Daily Business Review 2015 "Verdicts Hall of Fame Award" for his wrongful demise verdict. John Elliott Leighton is understood for his knowledge in managing catastrophic instances and is frequently retained through attorneys from around the us of a to symbolize their clients. He has efficaciously litigated instances in various states, along with Florida, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, and New York. As a country wide lecturer and writer, Mr. Leighton has contributed to the legal discipline together with his main textbook on Litigating Premises Security Cases. Many of John Elliott Leighton's cases have had high-profile or extensive-attaining social implications, main to coverage or manner modifications with the aid of organizations or governmental entities. He is frequently admired by means of nearby and country wide media to provide commentary on felony issues, appearing on programs which include NBC's Today display, CNN, and Inside Edition. In addition to his felony practice, John Elliott Leighton has held leadership positions in prominent legal institutions, which includes Chairman of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America's Motor Vehicle, Highway, and Premises Liability Section. He currently chairs the affiliation's Inadequate Security Litigation Group and is the Chairman of the Academy of Trial Advocacy, an one-of-a-kind affiliation of leading catastrophic injury trial lawyers. John Elliott Leighton's determination to his customers and his dedication to excellence have mounted him as a top private injury legal professional in Florida. His marvelous music record and reputation for accomplishing justice for sufferers make him a trusted recommend for the ones in need of felony illustration.

Legal Issues

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Legal Malpractice

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

• Premises Security and Violent Crime
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Car Accidents

Certificates

Board certified Civil Trial Specialist
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Board Certified Trial Specialist
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Managing Partner
  Leighton Law, P.A.
  2008
• Senior Partner
  Leesfield Leighton & Partners
  1985
• Summer Associate
  Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine
  1984

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Conditional Fees

Location