Overview
Shareholder John Terwilleger is a litigator who handles a variety of trial and appellate matters in both state and federal courts throughout Florida and in other states, including disputes regarding complex business issues, trusts and estates, intellectual property and trade secrets, eminent domain and property rights, land use, contracts, professional services, insurance, and employment issues.
John’s broad range allows him to apply experience across practice areas to each case. He focuses on understanding the complexities of each unique situation to seek the best possible outcome in the most cost-effective manner. He strives to update clients on their matters and create confidence that their matters are being handled properly.
John participated in the Globalaw Leadership Program, where he further developed his leadership skills, learned how to grow his personal brand, and built relationships with a world-wide network of participating attorneys.
A thought leader, John frequently authors articles, primarily addressing issues involving autonomous vehicles, professional liability, and intellectual property.
Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America®, “Ones to Watch,” Commercial Litigation, 2023-25
- Palm Beach Illustrated, "Top Lawyers," Business Litigation, 2022
- Jupiter Magazine, "Top Lawyers," Business Litigation, 2023
- “W.D. Macdonald Prize,” awarded to student who graduates with the highest grade point average
- “Irving C. Cypen Freshman Achievement Award”
- Jessup International Moot Court, President
- Florida Law Review
- Book Awards: Contracts, Property, Civil Procedure, Estates & Trusts, Jessup International Moot Court, Remedies
News & Insights
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"The Federal Government’s Guidance on Autonomous Vehicles — Multiple Agencies Are Involved," The Transportation Lawyer, April 2020
- “To Use Prospective Customers as Legitimate Business Interests, a Business Should Focus on Resources and Relationships,” Law.com, March 1, 2018
- “Proposed Legislation Brings Fla. Autonomous Vehicle Law Closer to Federal Guidance,” Law.com, February 1, 2018
- “Accelerating Progress: State Laws Governing Autonomous Vehicles,” JURIST - Hotline, Dec. 29, 2016
- "How Florida became the most important U.S. state in the race to legalize self-driving cars," (quoted) Quartz, Sept. 20, 2016
- “Navigating the Road Ahead: Florida’s Autonomous Vehicle Statute and Its Effect on Liability,” Florida Bar Journal, July/August, 2015.
- “Antitrust Concerns in Teaming Agreements,” ABA Public Contract Law Section’s Committee on Subcontracting, Teaming Agreements and Strategic Alliances, April 2015
- “Fla. Teaming Agreements Must Balance Exclusivity,” Law360, March 3, 2015
- “Can a Professional Limit Liability Contractually Under Florida Law?” Florida Law Review, July 2013
Involvement
Professional Associations & Memberships
- Palm Beach County Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Globalaw: The International Law Group
- ABA Forum on Air & Space Law
- Space Law committee
Practices
Education
- University of Florida, J.D., summa cum laude, law review, 2013
- Baptist Bible College, magna cum laude, 2007
Admissions
- Florida, 2013
- United States District Court
- Southern District of Florida
