Atty. John J. Goran
John J. Goran is Managing Partner at Hall Booth Smith’s Miami Office.
Dental & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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About John J. Goran at a Glance
John J. Goran is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and product liability. Educated at St. Thomas University, School of Law (Juris Doctorate, 1992) and University of Miami (Bachelor, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of ASHRM) (former) •FMMCCI (former, Memberships •Dade County Bar Association •Dade County Defense Bar •DRI: Medical Malpractice Section, Products Liability Section •Justice For Teaching: Volunteer •American Society for Health Care Risk Management. Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John J. Goran
- John J. Goran is Managing Partner at Hall Booth Smith’s Miami Office
- In his more than 25 years of practicing law he has litigated and tried cases throughout the state of Florida
- His primary areas of practice have been in the areas of medical malpractice, pharmaceutical litigation, general liability, products liability, and assorted transportation cases
- Through the years he has defended hospitals, physicians, assorted health care professionals, and insureds, including Fortune 200 companies
- He has defended pharmacies throughout the state of Florida involving complex issues related to compounding and aseptic techniques
- Amongst his peers he is recognized as an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated attorney
- John completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami and his legal studies at St. Thomas University
- In 2006 he was appointed by the Miami-Dade County Commissioners as a member of the Educational Facilities Authority
- He currently serves as the Vice-Chairman of the Committee
- Additionally, John is proficient in Spanish
- Experience General Liability John has litigated and tried many types of general negligence claims on behalf of business owners, Fortune 200 companies, and many other national retail chains
- Included in these types of claims include general negligence claims, premises liability, and dram shop litigation
- Medical Malpractice For roughly twenty years John has been defending hospitals, pediatric facilities, long-term care facilities, and physicians (in areas of internal medicine, pulmonology, cardiology, dentistry, oncology and genetics, among many others)
- Some of the areas of medical negligence claims he has defended include birth-related claims, radiology claims, traumatic brain injury, critical care, and emergency treatment
- In addition, John has defended health care professionals in regards to various licensing issues before governmental agencies
- Products Liability Throughout his career John has defended an assortment of products liability claims, including matters relating to medicine and medical equipment, among other fields
- Transportation Throughout Florida, John has defended trucking companies, private bus companies, and other commercial carriers in negligence claims and multi-vehicle accidents
- Much of this work has been for Fortune 500 companies
- Recognition •AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell •Top Attorney, South Florida Legal Guide, 2007-Present •Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
- 2011, 2021 Presentations •Attracting & Cultivating Millennials Within the Medical Professional Liability Industry Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference
- September 21, 2020 •Solutions for High-Exposure Cases Florida Society for Healthcare Risk Management & Patient Safety (FSHRMPS), Virtual Annual Conference
- August 2020 •COVID Issues & Solutions Florida Society for Healthcare Risk Management & Patient Safety (FSHRMPS), Meeting
- May 6, 2020 Publications •Avoid These Five Risky Mistakes in Defending Medical Malpractice Claims Daily Business Review (DBR)
- April 2, 2021 In the Press Daily Business Review: John Goran on How to Virtually Prepare Witnesses for Cross-Examination September 22, 2021 In an article published by the Daily Business Review on September 21, 2021, as part of the publication’s Southeast Takeaways series, Partner John Goran is quoted discussing tips to prepare witnesses for cross-examination in a virtual setting. “If you were physically going to meet with a witness to prepare them for a deposition three, four HBS Welcomes Iacono as Partner and Lopez as Associate in Miami Office June 14, 2021 MIAMI, FL - June 14, 2021 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is thrilled to welcome Partner Tullio E. Iacono and Associate Gabriel Lopez as the firm’s Miami office grows to meet the needs of clients across South Florida
- Tullio E. Iacono is a Partner with 25 years of legal experience, and he specializes in defending Daily Business Review: John Goran on How to Avoid Common Mistakes in Medical Malpractice Claims April 7, 2021 In an article published in the Daily Business Review, HBS Miami Partner John Goran discusses how to avoid common mistakes in medical malpractice claims. “Sooner or later, many health care providers will find themselves in the unfortunate situation of being sued for alleged medical malpractice,” John writes. “An all too common mantra within this industry HBS Hires Reinkall as Partner, Roberts as Associate in Miami Office July 22, 2020 MIAMI - July 22, 2020 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is thrilled to welcome Christopher Reinkall as a Partner and Emily Roberts as an Associate as the firm’s Miami office grows to meet the needs of clients across South Florida
- Reinkall has two decades of experience as a litigator who defends clients in high-stakes lawsuits Services Dental General Liability Medical Malpractice Products Liability Professional Malpractice & Ethics Transportation
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Medical Malpractice in Miami
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Product Liability in Miami
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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 Miami 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.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Miami Choose John J. Goran
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John J. Goran's practice in the field of medical malpractice and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice and product liability, John J. Goran can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means John J. Goran attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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