Atty. John F. Sharpless
John F. Sharpless is an accomplished attorney focused exclusively on workers’ compensation law throughout his career.
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John F. Sharpless is a Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Just Comp PLLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on workers comp and maritime. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Flori (1996). Educated at University of New Hampshire School of Law (law Franklin Pierce Law Center Class of 1996 J.D., 1996) and Lehigh University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
John F. Sharpless is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Tampa 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 venue, 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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