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Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.Share Holder
John P. O'Flanagan
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John P. O'Flanagan

4.9
18 reviews

501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700, Tampa, FL 33602

Products Liability / Aviation, Construction / Construction Litigation, Products Liability / Complex Litigation and 5 more

About John P. O'Flanagan

John P. O’Flanagan practices in the area of civil litigation, with a focus on aviation torts, products liability, vehicular torts, premises liability, professional liability, and claims arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Representative Experience

•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, November 2008 to Present
•Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL
Attorney, January 1999 to October 2008
•Office of the State Attorney, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Felony Division, Pinellas County, FL
Assistant State Attorney, Febuary 1997 to January 2001
•Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, Hon. Robert F. Fischer, Annapolis, MD
Judicial Clerk, August 1995 to February 1997
•National District Attorneys Association, Alexandria, VA
Legal Intern, May 1993 to May 1995
•Office of the State Attorney, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pinellas County, FL
Legal Intern, May 1994 to August 1994

Presentations and Publications

•“The Amazing Case - Defending the Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit,” Speaker, 2008 Young Lawyers Seminar, Defense Research Institute, Lake Buena Vista, FL, June 2008
•“Defending the Multi-Million Dollar Damage Claim: Stewart vs. Learjet, A Case Study,” Co-Authored with Robert Bourgeois, Presentation at IADC 2007 Annual Meeting
•“Forum Non Conveniens in Aviation Torts,” Co-Authored with Robert Bourgeois, Presentation at DRI Product Liability 2006 Annual Meeting
•“Spoliation: Sword or Shield?” Co-Authored with Frank Gassler and Jeff James, at the DRI Product Liability Conference Manual, February 2004; Reprinted in Australian Product Liability Report, Vol. 15, No. 3 and 4, April 2004, May 2004

Distinctions

•AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
•Up-and-Coming Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2008
•Florida Super Lawyers ,2010, 2013-2022, 2024
•The Best Lawyers in America, 2012-2014, 2016-2026
•Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2024, Aviation Law, Tampa
•Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2022, Aviation Law, Tampa
•Best Lawyers - Lawyer of the Year 2012, Personal Injury Litigation - Tampa

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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Champion Badge Platinum

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John P. O'Flanagan got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Products Liability
  • Other 7
    • Products Liability / Aviation
    • Construction / Construction Litigation
    • Products Liability / Complex Litigation
    • First Party Litigation
    • Insurance Defense / Property Damage Litigation
    • Litigation / Commercial Litigation
    • Litigation / Personal Injury Litigation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    1996, Maryland (inactive)
    Memberships

    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

    •American Bar Association: Product Liability Committee
    Tort Trial and Insurance Practice
    Aviation Litigation Sector
    •The Florida Bar: Trial Lawyers Section
    •Florida Defense Lawyers Association
    •Hillsborough County Bar Association: Trial Lawyers Section
    •International Association of Defense Counsel: Aviation Section

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    The American University, Washington College of Law
    Class of 1995
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Eckerd College
    Class of 1992
    B.A.
    with honors
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1969

Contact John P. O'Flanagan

Share Holder at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
4.9
18 reviews

501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700Tampa, FL 33602U.S.A.

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Fax: (813) 222-3066
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    John P. O'Flanagan is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, John P. O'Flanagan has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    John P. O'Flanagan attended The American University, Washington College of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Banker Lopez Gassler P.A. was established in 2008.

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