Atty. John Michael Kops

Atty. John Michael Kops

Mr. John Michael Kops is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime, complex litigation, insurance and reinsurance (defense and coverage) and 2 other areas of law.

Lake Worth Lake Worth 51 Years Experience 51 year
Call (561) 858-1720

Profile Summary

About John Michael Kops at a glance

John Michael Kops is a personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance, and maritime attorney based in Lake Worth, Florida. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1975), and Louisiana (1978). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1974) and University of Southwestern Louisiana (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Lake Worth, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Michael Kops is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime, complex litigation, insurance and reinsurance (defense and coverage) and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices in Lake Worth, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Kops's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael Kops 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 Michael Kops is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Product Liability

John Michael Kops is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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

John Michael Kops is one of 409,070 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 Michael Kops is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

John Michael Kops is one of 10,607 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Lake Worth 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Kops

Where is John Michael Kops's law office located?
John Michael Kops's law practice is located in Lake Worth, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Kops handle?
John Michael Kops focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Michael Kops practiced law?
John Michael Kops has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Michael Kops go to law school?
John Michael Kops earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John Michael Kops for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Kops 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 Michael Kops received?
John Michael Kops's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1974
B.A.
University of Southwestern Louisiana
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1975
Louisiana
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleven
Admitted: 1985
Texas
Admitted: 1994
Florida
Admitted: 1999

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