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Education
- J.D., cum laude, The American University, Washington College of Law, 1995
- B.A., With Honors, Eckerd College, 1992
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- Florida State Courts
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
John O'Flanagan
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Tampa
501 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 1700
Tampa, Florida 33602
Suite 1700
Tampa, Florida 33602
T (813) 222-1177
F (813) 229-8313
F (813) 229-8313
Quick Look
John O'Flanagan practices in the area of civil litigation, with a focus on aviation torts, products liability, premises liability, professional liability and vehicular torts.
Member: Associate Evaluation Committee
Representative Experience
- Office of the State Attorney, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Felony Division, Pinellas County, FL
Assistant State Attorney, Febuary 1997-January 2001 - Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, Hon. Robert F. Fischer, Annapolis, MD
Judicial Clerk,Aug. 1995 - Feb. 1997 - National District Attorneys Association, Alexandria, VA
Legal Intern, May 1993-May 1995 - Office of the State Attorney, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pinellas County, FL
Legal Intern, May 1994-August 1994
Presentations and Publications
Publications
- "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
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Product Liability Committee; Tort Trial and Insurance Practice; Aviation Litigation Sector
- Defense Research Institute: Lawyers Professionalism and Ethics Committee; Aerospace Law Section
- The Florida Bar: Trial Lawyers Section
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association: Trial Lawyers Section; Young Lawyers Division
- International Association of Defense Counsel: Aviation Section









