John P. O’Flanagan practices in the area of civil litigation, with a focus on aviation torts, products liability, vehicular torts, premises liability, professional liability, and claims arising under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Representative Experience

Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, November 2008 to Present
Fowler White Boggs Banker P.A., Tampa, FL
Attorney, January 1999 to October 2008
Office of the State Attorney, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Felony Division, Pinellas County, FL
Assistant State Attorney, Febuary 1997 to January 2001
Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, Hon. Robert F. Fischer, Annapolis, MD
Judicial Clerk, August 1995 to February 1997
National District Attorneys Association, Alexandria, VA
Legal Intern, May 1993 to May 1995
Office of the State Attorney, Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pinellas County, FL
Legal Intern, May 1994 to August 1994

Presentations and Publications

“The Amazing Case – Defending the Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit,” Speaker, 2008 Young Lawyers Seminar, Defense Research Institute, Lake Buena Vista, FL, June 2008
“Defending the Multi-Million Dollar Damage Claim: Stewart vs. Learjet, A Case Study,” Co-Authored with Robert Bourgeois, Presentation at IADC 2007 Annual Meeting
“Forum Non Conveniens in Aviation Torts,” Co-Authored with Robert Bourgeois, Presentation at DRI Product Liability 2006 Annual Meeting
“Spoliation: Sword or Shield?” Co-Authored with Frank Gassler and Jeff James, at the DRI Product Liability Conference Manual, February 2004; Reprinted in Australian Product Liability Report, Vol. 15, No. 3 and 4, April 2004, May 2004

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association: Product Liability Committee; Tort Trial and Insurance Practice; Aviation Litigation Sector
The Florida Bar: Trial Lawyers Section
Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Hillsborough County Bar Association: Trial Lawyers Section
International Association of Defense Counsel: Aviation Section

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