John D. Kiernan

Background

Kiernan, John D. was born in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.

Education

Spring Hill College (Bachelor of Science, 1968). Florida State University (Juris Doctor, 1971).

Career

Worked at Harris, Barrett, Mann & Dew (Saint St. Petersburg, Florida) specializing in General Civil Practice and Litigation in all State and Federal Trial and Appellate Courts. Negligence, Insurance, Securities, Tax Exempt Bonds Syndications, Banking, Real Estate, Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts, Corporations, Taxation, Bankruptcy, Eminent Domain, Administrative, Medical Malpractice and Products Liability Law. Admitted to the bar, 1971, Florida.

Certified Federal Court Arbitrator.

Member: Saint St. Petersburg and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar; Florida Defense Lawyers Association.

Defense Research Institute. Harris, Barrett, Mann & Dew is the oldest and one of the most highly respected law firms in Saint St. Petersburg.

Founded by Bayard Cook and William Dishman, the partners opened their first office in 1915.

In 1979, the firm merged with the firm of Harris, Harris & Andrews, founded by the late Editor West. Harris. This merger provided further development and expertise in the areas of Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Wills and Commercial Law.

Achievements

• John D. Kiernan has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Saint St. Petersburg and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar; Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Defense Research Institute.