John was born in Clearwater, Florida. He is a graduate of Haverford College, Haverford, PA (B.A. Economics), Tulane University School of Law, New Orleans, LA (J.D. with Honors), and New York University School of Law (L.L.M. Taxation) and is licensed in Florida and New York. John practiced in the Trusts and Estates Department of a New York law firm before returning to Florida in 1992 to join his father's practice. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Clearwater Bar and was Chair of the Probate and Guardianship Law Committee for 2009-2010.
John has served on several Boards in Pinellas County including the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce, the Executive Committee of the Financial Counseling Services for Morton Plant Mease Foundation, Dunedin Rotary Foundation, the Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board for the City of Dunedin, and the Dunedin Fine Arts Center. John is a past President of the Dunedin Rotary Club. In his leisure time, John enjoys projects in his 1920's home, gardening, and travel.
