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John is a native and life-long resident of North Central Florida. He graduated from Furman University, where he was made a member of Phi Beta Kappa. After graduating with honors 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. He has served as president of the firm since 1991. 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 has also represented school boards, community colleges, police departments, small businesses and individuals. He has represented clients in state and federal courts, at both the trial and appellate levels.
John has been board-certified in Civil Trial Law since 1991. He was made a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2002. He is a member of The International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) and the American Board of Trial Advocates, where he has served as president of the local chapter.
John has been active in his Gainesville community, including volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity and as president of a local citizens advocacy group, the Coaltion for Responsible Growth.
John and his wife, Yolanda, live in Gainesville. They have three children. When he's not practicing law, John enjoys University of Florida sports, hiking the mountains of North Carolina, sailing Florida's Gulf coast, reading and travel.
| John Denny Jopling: | Member at The Dell Graham |
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203 NE First Street Gainesville, FL 32601 |
| Phone: | 352-372-4381 |
| Fax: | 352-376-7415 |
| Offices: |
Dell Graham
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Defense of doctors, nurses, hospitals and other healthcare providers in actions alleging medical negligence.
General defense of personal injury and wrongful death claims, for insured and self-insureds.
Defense of tort and civil rights claims against governmental entities, particularly local school boards.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James C. Adkins American Inns of Court | Master | N/A |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | N/A |
| American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow | N/A |
| James C. Adkins American Inns of Court | Master | N/A |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | N/A |
| American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow | N/A |
| James C. Adkins American Inns of Court | Master | 1900 - 1900 |
| Defense Research Institute | Member | 1900 - 1900 |
| American College of Trial Lawyers | Fellow | 1900 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar, Professional Responsibility Committee | Member | 1991 - 1994 |
| Florida Bar, Grievance Committee | Member | 1997 - 2001 |
| American Board of Trial Advocates (Gainesville-Ocala-Lake City chapter) | President in 2008 | N/A |
| American Board of Trial Advocates (Gainesville-Ocala-Lake City chapter) | President in 2008 | 2004 - 1900 |
| American Board of Trial Advocates (Gainesville-Ocala-Lake City chapter) | President in 2008 | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | SuperLawyers | 2010 |
| Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2007 |
| Board-certified in Civil Trial Law | Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Educationb | 1991 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2024 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2024 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2024 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2024 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2024 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Furman University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
| Furman University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1982 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 348104 | Member in Good Standing | 1982 | 04/25/2019 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Research Aide | Supreme Court of Florida | 1982 - 1983 |
| Research Aide | Supreme Court of Florida | 1982 - 1983 |
| President | Dell Graham, P.A. | N/A |
| President | Dell Graham, P.A. | 1983 - 1900 |
| President | Dell Graham, P.A. | N/A |
