John A. Lurvey, Esq.

Fellows
Practicing In: Florida
Member Since: 2024
561-906-0225

Location

Upchurch Watson White & Max
1400 Hand Avenue
Suite D
Ormond Beach, FL 32174

About

John Lurvey litigated all areas of tort and contract liability for 37 years, and tried to verdict numerous high notoriety and catastrophic claims. He managed claims arising from all forms of premises liability, construction defects, intentional torts, industrial accidents, professional liability and products liability. John managed an office of a statewide law firm for almost 20 years.

He has been a speaker at numerous continuing education seminars, including as the Co-Moderator of the Palm Beach County Bench Bar conference, Personal Injury Section. John has twice been selected as faculty in the “Masters of Trial” continuing education program put on by the American Board of Trial Advocates. John has been selected to the Catastrophic Claims Trial Panels for several national companies.

Background

Prior to his law practice, he received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Florida. Between undergraduate and law school John was awarded an internship in the Florida Governor’s Office, then occupied by Bob Graham. While in law school, he was selected as a teaching fellow.

Education / Training

  • J.D., University of Florida College of Law, 1984
    • Teaching Fellow, College of Law, 1982
  • B.A., University of Florida, 1980
    • Student Senate, College of Arts & Science, 1979 – 1980
    • Honors Internship, Office of Governor Bob Graham, 1980
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Bar Admissions

  • The Florida Bar
  • U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Florida

Professional Affiliations

  • Palm Beach County Bar Association
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
    • President, Palm Beach Chapter, 2015
    • President-Elect, Palm Beach Chapter, 2014
    • Vice President, Palm Beach Chapter, 2013
    • Executive Committee, Palm Beach Chapter, 2011-2020

Fees

Types of Cases Mediated

  • General Liability & Casualty
  • Construction Litigation
  • Environmental Law
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Intentional Torts
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Professional Liability & Services
  • Trucking Litigation
  • Automobile Litigation
  • Bad Faith & Extra Contractual Litigation