John Knutton Email & Phone Number

Sanford, Fl, Us

Sanford, Florida, United States

-Perform legal research and prepare correspondence, memoranda of law, opinions and other legal documentation; prepare pleadings, briefs and other legal documents and represent Clerk in courtroom in litigation matters, including foreclosure cases and garnishment actions.-Proactively monitor and analyze state and local issues and potential impact on Clerk’s office; follow legislative sessions to ensure legislative changes are captured and procedures updated to reflect any new or amended laws. Maintain current knowledge of legislative trends and regulator developments of interest to Clerk’s office.-Conduct legal research relevant to concerns, complaints, legal issues, pending lawsuits and other legal matters on behalf of the Clerk’s office.-Coordinate and correspond with outside legal counsel regarding various legal matters and litigation involving the Clerk of Court and Comptroller.-Review, negotiate and approve contracts on behalf of Clerk’s office.-Evaluate risk and consequence of situations and advise Clerk and senior management team members of possible courses of action.-Prepare and coach employees summoned for court on behalf of Clerk’s office.-Review tax deed overbid claims and files; issue opinions on tax deed sales and disbursement of tax deed surplus; ensure the preparation, submission, filing and response to legal process, including litigation, involving the Clerk’s office in tax deed surplus matters.-Review bail bond forfeiture pleadings; prepare, submit, file and respond to legal process, including litigation, involving the Clerk’s office in bail bond forfeiture, remission and judgment actions.-Assist, coordinate and/or review responses to public records requests.-Ensure the accuracy of modifications to all Fee Schedules maintained by the Clerk’s office and coordinate the implementation of revisions to Fee Schedules based on legislative changes and adoption of new fees by local county and municipal governments.-Review personnel policies.

Orlando, Florida Area

-Conducted depositions of plaintiffs and medical experts, and handled dozens of mediations involving plaintiffs, attorneys, and adjusters.-Defended and attended hearings and settlement conferences related to bodily injury matters, underinsured and uninsured motorist claims, and property damage matters.-Communicated or presented opinions and analysis on liability, damages, and exposure value and coordinated with Claims Department.-Conducted legal research and prepared legal briefs, opinions, memoranda, and internal reports to evaluate risks and consequences of legal action in order to advise claims adjusters.-Supervised support staff regarding legal filings, correspondence, scheduling, and compliance with office procedures, court rules, and statutory requirements.-Prepared clients, witnesses, and experts for hearings, depositions, and mediations.

Orlando, Florida Area

-Handled family law cases from intake to trial, including significant pre-suit and court-mandated mediation and dispute resolution. -Negotiated with opposing counsel, and drafted settlement agreements concerning wage garnishment, parental responsibility, time sharing, equitable distribution of assets and debts, alimony, child support, division of real property, and name changes. -Supervised and trained office staff in various areas of legal procedure.-Assisted and advised clients in all aspects of family law, including dissolutions of marriage, paternity, modification actions, enforcement actions, injunctions, dependency, emergency motions, temporary relief hearings, relocations, and domestication of foreign matters. -Performed legal research and analyzed case law and statutes, in preparation for court proceedings.-Conducted legal analysis of law enforcement reports and evidence collected, and prepared clients' defense in criminal matters. Conducted evidentiary and dispositive hearings, and negotiated favorable plea offers.

Maitland, Florida

-Represented the county government and the Sheriff’s Office in pre-trial hearings and motions.-Defended and mediated highly complex civil matters involving federal civil rights, negligent security, breach of contract, general liability, defective products defense, workers' compensation, insurance defense, medical malpractice, and premises liability.-Lead counsel in numerous pretrial discovery hearings, second chair in federal civil rights trial.-Counseled clients, witnesses and experts in preparation for hearings, depositions, and trial.-Conducted extensive legal research and analysis involving the merits of each case, and prepared written reports and summaries for clients and partners.

Orlando, Florida Area

-Analyzed and reviewed reports and information from law enforcement agencies related to violations of Florida Statutes, and determined whether facts alleged were sufficient to file criminal charges. -Performed legal research and analysis concerning Florida case law, statutes, and Rules of Criminal Procedure, and prepared written summaries and reports concerning sufficiency of criminal investigations. -Efficiently managed a large number of cases from intake to trial, and communicated with law enforcement agencies and victims regarding charging decisions and case progress. -Lead counsel in 24 trials, second chair in 23 trials, including felony, juvenile, and misdemeanor trials.-Supervised administrative staff (15 total over approximately 4 years) to ensure that deadlines and filing requirements were met.-Conducted procedural and evidentiary hearings, including bond revocation hearings, motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, violations of probation, and motions in limine.-Prepared lay and expert witnesses for depositions, hearings, and trials.-Assisted with responses to public records requests.-Mentored at least five interns in felony, misdemeanor, and violation of probation divisions.

Orlando, Florida Area

-Researched legal issues and drafted complaints. Attended depositions/hearings and prepared summaries for clients and medical experts.-Summarized and created visual timelines of medical histories for use in mediations and pretrial hearings.-Prepared materials to be presented with Special Claims Bill to be presented to the Florida Legislature and heard by a Claims Judge.-Authored numerous articles and blog entries for firm’s website: http://orlando.injuryboard.com.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: -Book Award for Immigration Law -Law Review -Merit Scholarship -Student Bar Association, Secretary -Phi Alpha.

Education record

High School, General

Bachelor Of Arts (Honours), English