Atty. John Scott Mordecai

Atty. John Scott Mordecai

Mr. John Scott Mordecai is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, personal injury, professional liability and 9 other areas of law.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John Scott Mordecai at a glance

John Scott Mordecai is a wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Florida (1982), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1985). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1982) and University of North Florida (B.B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Scott Mordecai is a lawyer practicing wrongful death, personal injury, professional liability and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from University of North Florida in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices in Jacksonville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Scott Mordecai's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

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

Product Liability

John Scott Mordecai is one of 66,193 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 Scott Mordecai 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 Scott Mordecai 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 Scott Mordecai

Where is John Scott Mordecai's law office located?
John Scott Mordecai's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Scott Mordecai handle?
John Scott Mordecai focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Scott Mordecai practiced law?
John Scott Mordecai has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John Scott Mordecai go to law school?
John Scott Mordecai earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John Scott Mordecai for a consultation?
You can contact John Scott Mordecai 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 Scott Mordecai received?
John Scott Mordecai's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1982
B.B.A.
University of North Florida
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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