John D. Jopling

SENIOR PARTNER

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Biography

John was born and raised in Lake City, Florida, and has spent his entire legal career in the North Central Florida area. After graduating from the University of Florida College of Law in 1982, he spent a year as a research aide to Justice Parker Lee McDonald of the Florida Supreme Court.

John joined Dell Graham as an associate in 1983. His practice has been concentrated in the areas of medical malpractice defense and governmental tort liability. His clients include hospitals, physicians, nurses and other health care providers. He also represents school boards, community colleges and police departments.

John and his wife, Yolanda, live in Gainesville. They have three children.

Admissions

• United States Supreme Court, 2003
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1994
• U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1985
• U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1984
• Florida, 1982

Education

• University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1982, J.D., With Honors
• Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, 1979, Bachelor of Arts
  Major: Political Science
  Honors: Magna Cum Laude; Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Associations and Memberships

• The Florida Bar
  • Committee on Professional Responsibility, 1991-1994
  • Committee on Judicial Evaluation, 1994-1997
  • Grievance Committee, 1997-2001
• Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association
• Defense Research Institute
• Federal Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• Florida Defense Lawyers Association
• International Association of Defense Counsel
• American Board of Trial Advocates
• Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, inducted 2002

Awards & Honors

• James C. Adkins American Inns of Court, Master