John Tolley
JT Law Firm PA
John Tolley is a former Prosecutor & Insurance Defense lawyer licensed in the States of New York, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Mr. Tolley has tried over 45 criminal and civil jury trials. He is the co-owner and a partner in JT Law Firm where he represents clients in disputes regarding homeowner's insurance claims and criminal defense.
Mr. Tolley attended Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2014. While in law school, Mr. Tolley was an active member of the Nova Trial Association and the Moot Court Society, representing his law school in several trials and appellate advocacy competitions nationwide. Prior to attending law school, he graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science and Double Major in Legal Studies and Criminal Justice.
Upon graduating with honors from law school, Mr. Tolley served as a prosecutor handling thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases. He numerous jury trials and was quickly promoted to a special unit prosecutor handling violent first-degree felonies including attempted murders.
After serving as a prosecutor, Mr. Tolley entered private practice handling large caseloads as an attorney with a Civil Litigation Insurance Defense Firm. While practicing at this firm, he represented multiple AAA-rated insurance carriers including Citizens Property, ASI, ARK Royal, Prepared, Progressive, Security First, and Weston.
Mr. Tolley continues to be actively involved in his community. Since 2014, he mentored and developed the next wave of Law graduates serving as a head coach for Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad School of Law's mock trial program.
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Property Insurance
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- DUI & DWI
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Free Consultation
30 minute free consultations. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
On some matters my office will accept contingency fees per the rules of the State Bar.
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 112223
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- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
- ID Number: 321222020
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 5788161
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- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Owner
- JT Law Firm PA
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- Associate
- Private Insurance Defense Firm
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- Assistant State Attorney
- Office of the State Attorney 17th Judicial Circuit
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- Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
- J.D. (2014) | Law
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- Honors: Top 3rd of Graduating Class. Order of Barristers.
- Activities: Mock Trial Executive Board Member and Competitor. Moot Court General Member and Competitor.
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- University of Central Florida
- B.A. (2011) | Legal Studies & Criminal Justice
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- Honors: Deans list
- Activities: Trial Team, Executive Board Member &Team Captain
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- Rising Stars for 2021 - 2022
- Super Lawyers
- John Tolley was selected to Rising Stars for 2021 - 2022. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors. Prior to becoming an attorney, he studied
- Top 100
- The National Trial Lawyers
- The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense trial lawyers. Membership is extended only to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile.
- Excellence in Insurance Law
- Lawyers of Distinction
- On November 3, 2020, the organization “Lawyers of Distinction” recognized JT Law Firm’s Attorney John Tolley for excellence in Insurance Law. The organization, Lawyers of Distinction’s primary mission is to promote excellence and diversity in the legal profession. In order to be selected by Lawyer’s of Distinction for membership, attorneys are selected based upon a thorough review and vetting process.
- Top 1% Insurance Coverage
- Premier Lawyers of America
- New York, New York - Attorney John Tolley has been selected for membership in Premier Lawyers of America, a prestigious, invitation-only organization which recognizes the top 1% of attorneys in America.
- Top 40 Under 40
- Premier Lawyers of America
- New York, New York - Attorney John Tolley has been selected for membership in Premier Lawyers of America, a prestigious, invitation-only organization which recognizes the top 1% of attorneys in America.
- State Bar of New York
- Member
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- The Florida Bar # 0112223
- Member
- Current
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- New York State Bar Assocation
- Member
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- Jewish National Fund
- Sabra Member and Brooklyn Cabinet Board Member
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- New York City Bar Assocation
- Member
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- Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' Section
- General member
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- Broward County Bar Association
- General member
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- Broward County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
- Executive Board Member
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- John Tolley of JT Law Firm Emerges as a Leading Attorney in the Legal Field
- The Chicago Journal
- John Tolley: A Leading Attorney in the Legal Field and the Founder of JT Law Firm
- The New York Weekly
- JT Law Firm One of the Best Legal Services Provider in New York City
- Business Insider
- JT Law Firm Quickly Becoming Leading Law Firm
- US Reporter
- Mentor/Menttee Success Stories, Fort Lauderdale
- Broward County Bar Association
Tips for Florida homeowners during hurricane season, according to property damage lawyer
Attorney John Tolley of JT Law Firm shares tips and advice for property damage insurance claims with Hurricane season upcoming.
Attorney John Tolley Comments on Derek Chauvin Trial
Attorney John Tolley of JT Law Firm was interviewed by WRHU-FM 88.7 regarding the Derek Chauvin trial. Mr. Tolley commented on the May 25, 2020 murder of George Floyd by former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin was convicted of 2nd degree murder on April 20, 2021 after a 10 hour deliberation by the 12 person jury. The trial garnered national attention following the nationwide protests following Mr. Floyd's death.
The Weekly: Property insurance attorney offers perspective on Florida’s insurance crisis
Property Insurance Attorney John Tolley of JT Law Firm interviewed by News Channel 6 regarding Florida's homeowner's insurance crisis.
