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John Rogers

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About John

John Rogers obtained his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002, graduating magna cum laude. While attending Chicago-Kent College of Law, he was recognized as a Board of Directors Scholar and externed with a federal magistrate judge. He graduated in 2009, with honors, and began his legal career at a national firm in Chicago specializing in medical malpractice defense.

In 2012, John relocated to Pensacola, Florida, where he opened and operated a satellite office for his firm. Since 2009, he has gained substantial trial experience across Florida—including Escambia, Duval, and Polk Counties—and has served as first chair in several trials to verdict.

John has authored medical malpractice practice guides for a statewide organization of lawyers, presented to hospital medical staffs and national healthcare panels, and served as a keynote speaker at a local high school. Outside of trial work, he remains dedicated to pro bono service, providing free legal assistance to veterans and volunteering with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law.

Education & Admissions

Education

  • B.A., Economics, magna cum laude, University of Pittsburgh
  • J.D., with honors, Chicago-Kent College of Law

Admissions

  • Illinois (inactive)
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
  • Florida
  • Alabama (inactive)
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
  • Colorado (inactive)

Credentials & Involvement

Professional Associations

  • Florida Society for Healthcare Risk Management & Patient Safety
  • Escambia County Bar Association
  • The Florida Bar – Trial Lawyers Section

Publications

  • Author, Medical Malpractice Practice Guides — Statewide Legal Organization

Clerkships & Internships

  • Extern — Federal Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Presentations

  • Presenter, Annual Medical Staff Meeting — Local Hospital
  • Presenter, Panel of Claims Managers — National Healthcare Organization
  • Keynote Speaker — Local High School

Community & Leadership

  • Volunteer Attorney — Veterans Legal Services
  • Volunteer, Committee for Civil Rights Under the Law