Atty. John Leslie Wharton

Atty. John Leslie Wharton

Mr. John Leslie Wharton is a lawyer practicing administrative law, administrative litigation, agribusiness and 8 other areas of law.

Tallahassee Tallahassee 42 yrs experience 42 year
Call (448) 231-3176 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Leslie Wharton at a glance

John Leslie Wharton is a Shareholder based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, litigation, government, and health care. Admitted to practice in Washington (1984), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington (1985), Florida (1986), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1989). Educated at Gonzaga University (J.D., 1984) and Florida State University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State Bar Association The Florida Bar State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Leslie Wharton is a lawyer practicing administrative law, administrative litigation, agribusiness and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A. in Tallahassee, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Leslie Wharton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Land Use & Zoning

John Leslie Wharton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Leslie Wharton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

John Leslie Wharton is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Tallahassee 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 Leslie Wharton

Where is John Leslie Wharton's law office located?
John Leslie Wharton's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm is Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano & Bozarth, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Leslie Wharton handle?
John Leslie Wharton focuses on business, zoning, litigation, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Leslie Wharton practiced law?
John Leslie Wharton has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Leslie Wharton go to law school?
John Leslie Wharton earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact John Leslie Wharton for a consultation?
You can contact John Leslie Wharton 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 Leslie Wharton received?
John Leslie Wharton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University
- 1984
B.S.
Florida State University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Admitted: 1985
Florida
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1995
Georgia
Admitted: 2004

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