Atty. John B. Cechman, Esq.

Atty. John B. Cechman, Esq.

John B. Cechman is from Northumberland, Pennsylvania.

Fort Myers Fort Myers 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (239) 955-7224 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John B. Cechman, Esq. at a glance

John B. Cechman, Esq. is a Retired Partner based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith P.A.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in Florida (1972). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1972) and Indiana University of Pennsylvania (B.A. Mathematics, 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John B. Cechman is from Northumberland, Pennsylvania
  • He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1972
  • He attended the United States Military Academy and New Mexico State University
  • He graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics in 1967, and Florida State University with a Juris Doctor degree in 1972
  • He is a member of the Lee County Bar Association, the Florida Bar, the Florida Justice Association (formerly called the Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers) , the American Association for Justice (formerly called the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), and is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Certification
  • Mr. Cechman served two years in the United States Army and one year in Vietnam where he was awarded the Bronze Star
  • He is licensed to practice in Federal, Southern and Middle District Courts of Florida
  • has been certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy since 1992
  • and was admitted to the U.S
  • Court of Federal Claims in 1993
  • Mr. Cechman is rated “AV” Preeminent®, which is the highest ranking under the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ system and is listed as one of Florida’s “Super Lawyers”
  • Mr. Cechman was listed as one of the top 3% of lawyers in the nation by The Legal News
  • He assists clients who have legal problems concerning Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability cases

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Cechman, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Cechman, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

John B. Cechman, Esq. is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

John B. Cechman, Esq. is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John B. Cechman, Esq. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Product Liability

John B. Cechman, Esq. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

John B. Cechman, Esq. is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Myers are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John B. Cechman, Esq.

Where is John B. Cechman, Esq.'s law office located?
John B. Cechman, Esq.'s law practice is located in Fort Myers, Florida. The firm is Goldstein, Buckley, Cechman, Rice, Purtz, Smith & Smith P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Cechman, Esq. handle?
John B. Cechman, Esq. focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John B. Cechman, Esq. practiced law?
John B. Cechman, Esq. has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John B. Cechman, Esq. go to law school?
John B. Cechman, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A. Mathematics, 1967).
How can I contact John B. Cechman, Esq. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John B. Cechman, Esq. received?
John B. Cechman, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1972
B.A. Mathematics
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1972

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