John Penton Email & Phone Number

Gainesville, FL, US

Orange Beach, Alabama, United States

Environmental Science Professor teaching Social Aspects of Sustainability, Environmental Law, Environmental Management, and Environmental Technology.

Ocala, Florida, United States

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Palm Beach Gardens, Florida And Gainesville, Florida

• Co-developed a medical equipment sales and logistics operation from a start-up operation into a $250K/year business in less than six months.
• Advanced Manta’s scientific vision for enhancing life sciences and medical care in Eastern Europe and Russia with our global strategic partners.
• Managed strategic coalitions/relationships with industry, regulators, policy makers, opinion leaders, life scientists and global health providers.
• Directed the logistics operations for Manta Coastal Scientific, including all receiving, processing, storage, packing, and shipping for the business.
• Assisted foreign medical providers in procuring new medical equipment and new medical parts that were not readily available outside of the USA.

Clearwater, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida, United States

Jupiter, Florida And Gainesville, Florida

• Founded general practice handling primarily construction defense litigation, commercial litigation, business law, environmental law and appeals.
• Worked with regional and statewide law firms with litigation, trial support and appeals, while maintaining my own law practice.
• Responsible for business development, bringing in new clients to my law firm while expanding my business relationships with partnered law firms.
• Managed the business operations for my law firm, including handling fees, expenses, licensing, and other aspects of operating a small business office.

Louisiana State University

• Analyzed state long-term sustainability from the exploitation of natural resources to industrial development to environmental hazards resiliency.
• Drafted law and policy materials for Louisiana Sea Grant relating to coastal zone management, hazards resiliency, and coastal fisheries.
• Researched proposed legislation, current statutes and case law relating to coastal zone management, coastal restoration, and fisheries.
• Analyzed and interpreted statistics related to coastal and low-lying flooding issues and/or fisheries data for strategic planning.
• Assisted in developing strategic marine and coastal environmental management strategies and policies to be advanced by Louisiana Sea Grant.
• Collaborated with the Tulane Institute on Water Resources Law & Policy in formulating and promoting a Water Code for the State of Louisiana.

West Palm Beach And Miami, Florida

• Litigation and appellate practitioner in a large firm (200+ attorneys) handling a varied caseload involving contracts, products liability, personal injury, insurance litigation, professional negligence, associations.
• Responsible for delegated caseload but routinely called in on high value cases where legal research and writing was critical.
• Drafted litigation plans and budgets for newly assigned cases, working with our clients and adjusters in developing a winning strategy.
• Acted as a mentor to Junior and new Associates of the Firm, teaching the skills and realities of the legal practice in both state and federal court.
• Served as the Co-Editor for the firm’s Quarterly Magazine, assigning and editing content to create an engaging and informative legal publication.

Miami, Florida

• Partner in a products liability and commercial boutique law firm specializing in aviation products liability and heavy industry defense.
• Hired specifically, based upon my education and prior experience, to serve as the firm’s research, writing, and appellate attorney.
• Attended site inspections and worked with retained scientists and engineers as a part of a team effort to manage and defend cases.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Environmental Sciences/Oceanography & Coastal Sciences

Master Of Laws - Llm, Ocean & Coastal Law

Master Of Science - Ms (Ma Conferred), Marine Affairs & Policy

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science/Marine Biological Science

High School Diploma