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John (Jack) Scarola
Partner at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
John (Jack) Scarola is a prominent attorney and partner at Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, PA, located in West Palm Beach, Florida. He graduated with honors from Georgetown University in 1969 and earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown Law Center in 1973. Before joining his current firm in 1978, Scarola served as the Chief Felony Prosecutor in the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s office, where he led over 50 major criminal cases, including the first televised murder trial in the U.S..1
Scarola has held significant leadership roles within legal associations, including serving as the President of the Palm Beach County Justice Association. He has received several accolades for his contributions to the legal field, such as the Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award and the Legal Aid Society’s Community Service Award in 1994. Notably, he was co-lead counsel in a landmark case that resulted in a $1.45 billion verdict, one of the largest ever for an individual.1
His practice areas include commercial litigation, mass tort litigation, medical malpractice law, and personal injury litigation. Scarola is board certified in both Civil Trial Practice and Commercial & Business Litigation and has a particular interest in representing individuals and small businesses affected by corporate misconduct.1
