John W. Thornton, Jr., Esq.

John W. Thornton, Jr., Esq. brings over 40 years of legal expertise to his dispute resolution practice, including a decade of service as a Circuit Court Judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida. During his time on the bench, he presided over the Complex Business Litigation Division and the International Commercial Arbitration subset, managing thousands of cases ranging from commercial disputes to construction and insurance matters. Before his judicial tenure, he spent 30 years as a trial lawyer, handling high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts. He is recognized for his ability to resolve intricate multi-party disputes and his deep understanding of Florida's legal landscape.

A former Complex Business Litigation judge with four decades of experience, specializing in high-stakes commercial, insurance, and construction disputes in the Florida market.

One of the few neutrals with extensive experience presiding over a dedicated Complex Business Litigation Division and International Commercial Arbitration matters in Florida.

Mr. Thornton is regarded by legal professionals as a highly prepared and fair neutral who leverages his extensive judicial background to facilitate settlements in difficult cases. Counsel frequently note his persistence and his sophisticated grasp of complex commercial law and insurance coverage issues.