Atty. John J. Uustal

Atty. John J. Uustal

Attorney John Uustal is a founding partner at the Fort Lauderdale law firm, Kelley/Uustal. John specializes in protecting the rights of catastrophically injured victims.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About John J. Uustal at a glance

John J. Uustal is an attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practforg at Kelley Uustal. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Florida (1996). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Attorney John Uustal is a founding partner at the Fort Lauderdale law firm, Kelley/Uustal
  • John specializes in protecting the rights of catastrophically injured victims
  • Mr. Uustal holds an impressive record of success, including many multi-million dollar verdicts and a $51 million car accident verdict—one of the largest verdicts ever awarded for an individual
  • As a result of his continued success, Mr. Uustal has been named one of the Best lawyers in America and has been included in multiple editions of Florida Super Lawyers® Magazine
  • He is certified by the Florida Bar as a Civil Trial Specialist and represents clients in class actions, fraud, and contingency business litigation, in addition to personal injury

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale 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 substantiand 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 J. Uustal

Where is John J. Uustal's law office located?
John J. Uustal's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Kelley Uustal. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has John J. Uustal practiced law?
John J. Uustal has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did John J. Uustal go to law school?
John J. Uustal earned their education at (J.D., 1996).
How can I contact John J. Uustal for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John J. Uustal receiandd?
John J. Uustal's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 1996

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Fraud
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers (2009- 2015)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Risings Stars (2009)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AVVO Rated Lawyer- Superb
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (Fort Lauderdale)
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1996

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