John P. O'Flanagan

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John P. O'Flanagan: Attorney with Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (8)

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

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Eckerd College, B.A., with honors, 1992
Law School Attended:
The American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1995
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
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

Birth Information:
Boston, Massachusetts, October 10, 1969
ISLN:
911219430

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
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