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200 East Las Olas Boulevard
Suite 1700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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John M. Cooney
Partner

Mr. Cooney is a partner in the Firm's Fort Lauderdale office. Mr. Cooney's practice involves both complex commercial and tort litigation in both state and federal court. He places special emphasis on civil fraud, commercial law, employment law, products liability and toxic tort. Mr. Cooney has represented several large businesses dealing with civil fraud and non-compete clauses.

Mr. Cooney served as counsel in the multi-district litigation of over 6,000 hemophiliacs infected with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) from a blood product. He successfully authored appellate briefs on several issues that went before the Florida Supreme Court, including the application of market share theory of liability in blood product cases. Mr. Cooney has further helped established new laws in Florida by presenting various cases before the Florida Supreme Court and winning his arguments on behalf of his clients.

Professional Activities and Achievements

Prior to Mr. Cooney’s legal career he was a technical specialist in the research and development of cardiac drugs/medicines for use in humans. Some of these drugs are now being widely used for heart patients.

Mr. Cooney is involved in various community and professional organizations. He is a member of the Florida and North Carolina Bar Associations. He is also a member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America and The Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers.

Education

Suffolk University Law School (J.D.)
Boston College (B.S.)

Bar Admissions

State of Florida; State of North Carolina; U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit