Atty. John Marshall Kest

Atty. John Marshall Kest

John Marshall Kest is a lawyer practicing civil trial, medical negligence, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Rollins College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Orlando Orlando 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About John Marshall Kest at a glance

John Marshall Kest is a Cir. J. based in Orlando, Florida. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1973), and New York (1981). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1972) and Rollins College (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Marshall Kest is a lawyer practicing civil trial, medical negligence, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Rollins College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices in Orlando, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Marshall Kest's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

John Marshall Kest is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

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

Product Liability

John Marshall Kest is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 Orlando 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 Marshall Kest

Where is John Marshall Kest's law office located?
John Marshall Kest's law practice is located in Orlando, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Marshall Kest handle?
John Marshall Kest focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Marshall Kest practiced law?
John Marshall Kest has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John Marshall Kest go to law school?
John Marshall Kest earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John Marshall Kest for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1972
B.A.
Rollins College
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1973
New York
Admitted: 1981

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