John Y. Benford

John Benford is an accomplished litigator who concentrates his practice in the area of commercial and business disputes. John has practiced throughout the state of Florida for more than 20 years, representing clients in a range of commercial and business disputes, including business torts, unfair competition, shareholder disputes, securities litigation, various commercial real estate dispute, professional liability, breach of contract, insurance coverage and other matters. He has obtained numerous successful results at trial, pre-trial and through settlement as well as through the use of alternative dispute resolution methods.

During his career as a litigator, John has successfully defended and protected clients from unjust or excessive liability and obtained significant recoveries and relief for clients. His clientele represent a broad range of industries and businesses of all sizes, and he is familiar with matters pertaining to the real estate, technology, manufacturing and aerospace sectors.

A consummate professional with an abiding dedication to the law, John puts the client first, providing an aggressive defense that parallels the client’s objectives in the matter and respects the bottom line. While experienced in litigation and trial work, John prides himself in counseling clients on how best to avoid and resolve lawsuits.

Prior to starting his own practice, John worked for several prominent law firms, including one of the largest firms in the United States. He speaks often on professionalism and ethics at local law schools and bar organization seminars. John also has received numerous awards for his pro bono services to members of Central Florida's indigent community.

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Job Types Counsel
Areas of Practice 1) Commercial Litigation, 2) Corporate Governance & Compliance, 3) Directors & Officers Liability, 4) Government Investigations, 5) Insurance & Reinsurance Coverage, 6) Intellectual Property, 7) Professional Liability & Services, 8) Real Estate & Development and 9) Securities
Law School University of Miami - School of Law (J.D.,1994)
Education University of Miami (M.B.A.,1991)
Bar Member / Association Florida State Bar Association
Most recent firm Wilson Elser
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-benford-b3577b9
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