Leighton Panoff Law, P.A.

John Leighton is a board-certified civil trial lawyer in Miami with 40 years of experience in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. His verdicts include $49.3 million for a sexual assault victim and two separate $24 million awards for wrongful death and medical malpractice.

Named to Best Lawyers in America for over 18 consecutive years, Leighton also ranks among the Top 100 Florida Super Lawyers. He serves as the past president of the National Crime Victim Bar Association and authored the leading textbook on negligent security litigation. Offices in Miami and Orlando serve clients statewide.

Last Updated: September 24, 2026