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Joseph P. Milton
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Joseph P. Milton

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3127 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Civil Litigation and Admiralty and Maritime Law

About Joseph P. Milton

Phi Alpha Delta. President, John Marshall Bar Association, 1969. Recipient, Outstanding Past President Award, the Florida Council of Bar Presidents, 2001. Selected: Lawyer of the Year, Jacksonville Bar Association, 1999; Jacksonville Trial Lawyer of the Year, American Board of Trial Advocates, 2000; State of Florida Trial Lawyer of the Year, FLABOTA, 2000. Recipient: American Board of Trial Advocates Master in Trial National Award, 2003; President's FLABOTA Award, 2006. Named as Super Lawyer of Florida, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; Awarded The Jacksonville Bar Association's Justice Raymond Ehrlich Trial Advocacy Award, 2011. Awarded The Florida Bar Foundation's Medal of Honor, 2010 for his leadership in promoting professionalism and ethics to fellow members of the Bar. Diplomate, American Board of Trial Advocates (President, 1996-1977, Jacksonville Chapter; Chapter selected Best Chapter in the country, 1997). Member, Executive Committee, FLABOTA, 1997—; President of FLABOTA, 2001; Member, National Board, 1999-2004; American Board of Trial Advocates Foundation, Treasurer, 2004-2005, President, 2006-2007. Recipient of The Fran Peacock Coker FLABOTA Community Service Award, 2008. Named in Jacksonville Magazine as one of the The State's Leading Lawyers, 2009. Named as one of The State's Legal Leaders in Florida Trend Magazine, 2009. Named as one of The Best Lawyers in America, 2009—.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Milton, Leach, Whitman, D’Andrea, Eslinger, Collins & Close, P.A.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1969, Florida
    1972, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Jacksonville Bar Association (President, 1980-1981)
    The Florida Bar (Member, 1976-1978 and Chairman, 1977, Fourth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee
    Fourth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission, 1980-1982
    Executive Council Trial Lawyers Section, 1982-1989
    Chairman, 1987-1988
    Board of Governors, 1988-1990
    Chairman, Fourth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee, 1998-2000
    Awarded The Florida Bar's Outstanding Professionalism Program, 1999 and Recipient, R. Smythe Gambrell Award by the ABA for Best Professionalism Program, 2001
    Charter Member, 1996—, and Chairman, 1999-2000, Admiralty and Maritime Law Board of Certification)
    Florida Supreme Court Nominating Commission (Vice-Chairman, 2004
    Chairman, 2005-2006)
    Florida Council of Bar Association Presidents (President, 1985-1986)
    National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (Member, Executive Council, 1982—
    Southeastern Regional Vice President, 1984-1986
    President, 1990-1991)
    Maritime Law Association of the United States
    Port Director, Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute, Jacksonville, 1996-1998
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Chester Bedell Inn of Court (Master Emeritus)
    Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers
    United States Supreme Court Historical Society (Membership Chairman for North Florida, 2006—)
    Florida Supreme Court Historical Society (Trustee, 2005—)
    Florida Defense Lawyers Association.
    Bar Fellowship
    International Society of Barristers; American Judicature Society (Life Member); The American Bar Foundation; Florida Defense Lawyers Association; Million Dollar Advocates Forum.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Florida
    Class of 1969
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1967
    B.S.B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Civil Trial and Admiralty and Maritime Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1943
    Richmond, Virginia, October 24, 1943

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Joseph P. Milton was admitted in 1969 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Joseph P. Milton has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Milton, Leach, Whitman, D’Andrea, Eslinger, Collins & Close, P.A. has 7 attorneys at this location.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Joseph P. Milton is the Managing Partner of the firm.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Milton, Leach, Whitman, D’Andrea, Eslinger, Collins & Close, P.A. was established in 1990.

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