John Tolley - New York Lawyer Profile

John Tolley is a former Prosecutor & Insurance Defense attorney licensed to practice law in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He has successfully litigated over 45 criminal and civil jury trials. Mr. Tolley is a co-owner and partner at JT Law Firm, where he represents clients in disputes related to homeowner's insurance claims and criminal defense. He earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, in 2014. During his time in law school, Mr. Tolley was an active participant in the Nova Trial Association and the Moot Court Society, competing in various trials and appellate advocacy competitions across the country. Prior to pursuing his legal career, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Double Major in Legal Studies and Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida. Following his graduation from law school with honors, Mr. Tolley worked as a prosecutor handling a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases, conducting numerous jury trials and specializing in violent first-degree felonies, including attempted murders. Transitioning to private practice, he managed a substantial caseload as an attorney at a Civil Litigation Insurance Defense Firm, representing prominent insurance carriers such as Citizens Property, ASI, ARK Royal, Prepared, Progressive, Security First, and Weston. Mr. Tolley remains actively engaged in his community and has been mentoring aspiring law graduates since 2014, serving as the head coach for Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad School of Law's mock trial program.