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John A. Lurvey

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John A. Lurvey
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About

John Lurvey litigated all areas of tort and contract liability for 37 years, and tried to verdict numerous high notoriety and catastrophic claims. He managed claims arising from all forms of premises liability, construction defects, intentional torts, industrial accidents, professional liability and products liability. John managed an office of a statewide law firm for almost 20 years.

Prior to his law practice, he received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida. Between undergraduate and law school John was awarded an internship in the Florida Governor’s Office, then occupied by Bob Graham. While in law school, he was selected as a teaching fellow.

He has been a speaker at numerous continuing education seminars, including as the Co-Moderator of the Palm Beach County Bench Bar conference, Personal Injury Section. John has twice been selected as faculty in the "Masters of Trial" continuing education program put on by the American Board of Trial Advocates. John has been selected to the Catastrophic Claims Trial Panels for several national companies.

Professional Education & Qualifications

  • J.D., University of Florida College of Law, 1984
    • Teaching Fellow, College of Law, 1982
  • B.A., University of Florida, 1980
    • Student Senate, College of Arts & Science, 1979 – 1980
    • Honors Internship, Office of Governor Bob Graham, 1980
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Bar Admissions

  • The Florida Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow, American College of Civil Trial Mediators
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
    • President, Palm Beach Chapter, 2015
    • President-Elect, Palm Beach Chapter, 2014
    • Vice President, Palm Beach Chapter, 2013
    • Executive Committee, Palm Beach Chapter, 2011-2020

Honors & Awards

  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2024, Listed in Florida for Product Liability Litigation-Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Lawyer of the Year 2024, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated, since 2003
  • National Law Journal, Verdict Search, Top 20 Defense Verdict in U.S., 2003
  • Top Lawyers of South Florida, Top Attorney, 2012-present
  • Defense Attorney of the Year, ABOTA, Palm Beach County, 2012

Practice Areas

  • General Liability & Casualty
  • Construction Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Intentional Torts
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability & Services
  • Trucking Litigation
  • Automobile Litigation
  • Bad Faith & Extra Contractual Litigation

American College of Civil Trial Mediators