John F. Sharpless

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John F. Sharpless: Attorney with Just Comp PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

John F. Sharpless is an accomplished attorney focused exclusively on workers’ compensation law throughout his career. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Lehigh University in 1990 and his Juris Doctor from the University of New Hampshire School of Law in 1996. After admission to the Florida Bar that same year, John began representing Social Security claimants before moving to an insurance defense firm specializing in workers’ compensation and Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act claims. Since 1999, he has devoted his practice solely to representing injured individuals. As a partner with Osborne & Sharpless and later Winer Law Group in Tampa, he has handled complex claims under the Defense Base Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, Florida State Workers’ Compensation, and Social Security Disability. Board Certified in workers’ compensation law since 2002 and continuously recertified through 2027, John was also recognized as a “Super Lawyer” in 2007. He is licensed before all Florida state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Outside of work, John enjoys music and backpacking, and is a proud husband and father.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Longshore
  • Defense Base Act

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Lehigh University, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
University of New Hampshire School of Law, law, 1996; Franklin Pierce Law Center, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1996
Admission:
1996, Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Birth Information:
Mt. Kisco, New York, December 17, 1967
Certifications:
Board Certified Workers' Compensation Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
911898758

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Contingency Fee
10% - 25%
Other Information
Free initial consultation

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 03/16/25 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/11/25 in Workers Compensation

    John Floyd Sharpless is a superstar lawyer - especially when it comes to workers' compensation and injury cases.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/11/25 in Workers Compensation

    I have had the pleasure of knowing John for roughly 20 years, both as an attorney representing injured workers and as a board member of Florida Workers Advocates. In all my encounters with John, I found him to be a highly capable, ethical, profession... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/11/25 in Workers Compensation

    John and I have co-counseld multiple workers' compensation cases together. Even in cases he is not participating on, he is a great asset for legal knowledge, analysis, and strategic planning.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/10/25 in Workers Compensation

    I have known Mr. Sharpless for almost a decade and he is well-known to be an expert within the workers' compensation community.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 03/06/25 in Workers Compensation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/05/25 in Workers Compensation

    John is very knowledgeable, diligent, and professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/05/25 in Workers Compensation

    I have had the privilege of working directly with John in providing a CLE course for Workers' Compensation practitioners and found him to be very knowledgeable in the law and able to communicate to others on what is a complex niche area of the l... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/05/25 in Workers Compensation

    John is an excellent lawyer and a great resource for attorneys practicing in other fields of law. I have consulted with him on multiple matters.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/05/25 in Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (28 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
4.9/5.0 (10 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Mr Sharpless did an excellent job. He walked me through many things I didn’t understand, and made sure everything was correct and completed in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him to anyone...

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