Atty. John Leonard

Atty. John Leonard

John Leonard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. John, who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2023.

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Profile Summary

About John Leonard at a glance

John Leonard is a personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Orr Cook. Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Leonard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • John, who practices law in Jacksonville, Florida, has been recognized since 2023
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

John Leonard's Areas of Practice

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

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 Leonard is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Leonard is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Leonard is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Leonard is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Jacksonville 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 Leonard

Where is John Leonard's law office located?
John Leonard's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Orr Cook. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leonard handle?
John Leonard focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did John Leonard go to law school?
John Leonard earned their education at (J.D., 2016).
How can I contact John Leonard for a consultation?
You can contact John Leonard directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Leonard received?
John Leonard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction.

Education

J.D.
Columbus School of Law
- 2016

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026

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